Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine (50 hours)

Yin/yang theory

Five-element theory

Qi, blood and body fluids

Physiology and pathology of internal organs in the perspective of Chinese medicine

Etiology and pathogenesis

Prevention

Diagnostics in Chinese Medicine (45 hours)

Differences among signs, symptoms, syndromes and diseases

Four diagnostic methods, especially tongue/pulse diagnosis

Syndrome differentiation by eight principles

Syndrome differentiation by zang-fu organs

Acupuncture (138 hours)

Needling technique (33 hours)

Insertion of filiform needles

Basic needling manipulations

Moxibustion

Cupping

Meridians and points (60 hours)

Pathways and indications of the 14 meridians

Locations and indications (especially locations) of 120 common points

Acupuncture treatment

Treatment principle

Elements of acupuncture formula

Principles of point selection and combination

Analysis, pattern identification, treatment principle and formulae of 22 common conditions

Clinical practice (140 hours)

Certificate

Students receive a Certificate of Completion (including lecture hours) from Shanghai International Acupuncture Training Center.