350 Introduction to Acupuncture I
Introduction to the art and science of acupuncture, including major types
of channels and major types of points. Detailed study of channel pathways and acupuncture point locations of the Ren tion), Du, Lung, Large
Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, and Small Intestine meridians.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: 361 Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine I.
Corequisite: 310 Topographical Anatomy. (3/30)
351N Introduction to Acupuncture II
(Formerly Points Location and Theory I)
A detailed study of channel pathways and acupuncture point locations of the Urinary Bladder,
Kidney, Pericardium, San Jiao, Gall Bladder, Liver, and Extra Points.
Prerequisite or corequisite: 361 Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine I. Corequisite: 310 Topographical Anatomy. (3/30)
352N Acupuncture Anatomy
(Formerly Points Location and Theory II)
A detailed study of acupuncture point locations and their channel pathways in relation to
anatomical regions, nerves, bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and vessels, with an emphasis on
channel and collateral theory and treatment.
Prerequisites: 310 Topographic Anatomy; 361 Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine I; 350 Introduction to Acupuncture I; 351N
Introduction to Acupuncture II. (3/30)
353N Acupuncture Point Energetics
(Formerly Points Location and Theory III)
A detailed study of energetic functions of the acupuncture points for the
14 meridians, plus review of point locations and channel pathways for the
14 channels.
Prerequisites: 350 Introduction to Acupuncture I; 351N Introduction to Acupuncture II. (3/30)
354N Microsystems
(Formerly Points Location and Theory IV)
Introduction to Auricular, Scalp, Hand, Foot, Eye, and Face microsystems
of acupuncture, with an emphasis on treatment applications.
Prerequisites:350 Introduction to Acupuncture I; 351N Introduction to
Acupuncture II. (3/30)
355N Acupuncture Therapeutics I
(FormerlyPoints Location and Theory IV)
A detailed study of therapeutic strategies and point combinations for
major channel problems and Zangfu syndromes.
Prerequisites: 352N Acupuncture Anatomy; 353N Acupuncture Point Energetics. (3/30)
356N Acupuncture Therapeutics II
(New course)
A continuation of the study of therapeutic strategies and point combinations for major channel problems and Zangfu syndromes.
Prerequisites:352N Acupuncture Anatomy; 353N Acupuncture Point
Energetics. (3/30)
357 Secondary Vessels
(Formerly Points Location and Theory V)
A comprehensive study of the Eight Extra, Cutaneous, Sinew, Luo, Divergent channel points, meridian pathways, energetics, and therapeutics.
Prerequisites: 352N Acupuncture Anatomy; 353N Acupuncture Point Energetics. (3/30)
456 Acupuncture Techniques I
Lectures and demonstrations, with practice sessions, of the techniques of acupuncture, including
Clean Needle Technique, sterile technique, use of disposable needles; insertion and removal of
needles; and managing emergency situations.
Prerequisites: 352N Acupuncture Anatomy; 353N Acupuncture Point
Energetics. (3/30)
457 Acupuncture Techniques II
A continuation of Acupuncture Techniques I, including a review of Clean
Needle Technique, and an introduction to tonification and sedation
techniques, moxibustion, cupping, electrostimulation.
Prerequisite: 456 Acupuncture Techniques I. (3/30)
458 Acupuncture Techniques III
A continuation of Acupuncture Techniques II, covering scalp and auricular techniques, needling of
difficult points, and advanced techniques.
Prerequisites: 457 Acupuncture Techniques II; 354N Microsystems. (3/30)
One required Acupressure or Tuina course selected from among the following:
441 Acupressure I
Basic principles and techniques of the application of pressure to acupuncture points to elicit a therapeutic reaction.
Corequisite: 361 Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine I. (3/30).
442 Acupressure II (Elective)
Continuation of Acupressure I.
Prerequisite: 441 Acupressure I. (3/30)
541 Tuina l
Studies of the Chinese method of acupressure and therapeutic massage.
Prerequisites: 361 Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine I; 350 Intro
duction to Acupuncture I; 351N Introduction to Acupuncture II. (3/30)
542 Tuina II (Elective)
A continuation of Tuina I.
Prerequisite: 541 Tuina I. (3/30)
Note: One 3 unit Acupuncture Elective is required for the degree.
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