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Specialisation in Acupuncture Full Syllabus & Curriculum

Year 1 Of Training: ‘The Physiology of resonance & the channels/meridians network.” 

Duration

Syllabus & Curriculum

350 hours (including western medical studies)

Introduction to Acupuncture Year 1

This year concentrates on giving the students an insight into the physiology of  Chinese Medicine according to which human physiology follows the rhythms of nature. It  also will teach the Channels/Meridian network and their main points.

 

Expected outcome

By the end of the year, the student will have a sound knowledge of how the physiology of the human being works and of  how the meridians and channels network supports it.

 

Theory 

  • Cosmology & life: the concept of resonance & oneness (Tian Ren He Yi, 天人合一)
  • Human physiology of resonance, oneness and circularity.
  • Yin Yang and Qi. Ming Men and the birth of life. The cycle of life according to the ancient Chinese motto: When Yang expands, Yin grows, when Yang succumbs, Yin retreats”.
  • The physiology of the 5 Movements.
  • The physiology of the Zang – Fu (internal organs network) and their mutual relationships.
  • The physiology of the ‘Three treasures: Qi, Jing & Shen’ and their mutual relationships.
  • The physiology of blood 血 ‘xue’ and liquids 津液 ‘jingye’ & their relationship with ‘Three treasures’ and their mutual relationships.
  • The Chinese clock and its implication: comparison with the 5 movements and stems & branches theory.
  • Relationships amongst Zang – Fu, Three Treasures, Blood and Liquids.
  • The 12 upright meridians (channels): internal and external pathways and their muscle, luo meridian, skin areas and divergent pathways. The narrative according to each meridian’s function and of the name of the main points. The role each channel/meridian plays in supporting life and maintaining health.
  • The sequential flow of the 12 main meridians.
  • The 8 extraordinary channels: their narrative and role in supporting life and maintaining health.

 

Knowledge will be acquired through direct teaching, the etymology of the Chinese characters, as well as the teachings of classical text, parts of which we will read and comment in class.

200 hours

Practice 

The main practical aspect of this year is the palpation of channels/meridians and point location of the main points of the 12 main meridians/channels and of the 8 Extraordinary channels. Students will be shown how to palpate them according to anatomical landmarks. How to ‘feel’ a point. Students will also learn simple massage techniques from Tuina (Chinese massage) that keep their flow smooth and healthy

60 hours

Western Medical Science (taken outside AOM)

Duration

Syllabus & Curriculum

90 hours

In the Anatomy & Physiology course we will journey through the fascinating world of the human body. You will gain an understanding of the structure and function of the body, and how the different body systems interact to maintain health.

 

  • Introduction to the Human Body.
  • The Chemical Level of Organization.
  • The Cellular Level of Organization.
  • The Tissue Level of Organization.
  • The Integumentary System.
  • The Skeletal System.
  • The Muscular System.
  • The Nervous System.
  • The Special Senses (The Eye, Ear, etc).
  • The Endocrine System.
  • The Cardiovascular System.
  • The Lymphatic System and Immunity.
  • The Respiratory System.
  • The Digestive System.
  • Metabolism and Nutrition.
  • The Urinary System.
  • Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance.
  • The Reproductive System.
  • Development and Genetics.
  • Acupuncture points and anatomy:
    • precautions
    • dangerous points
    • needles depth
    • Where to needles shallowly and where deep needling is allowe

Year 2 of training: "the pathway of a disease - from aetiology to principles of treatment"

Duration

Syllabus & Curriculum

350 contact hours (including western medicine studies)

Introduction to Acupuncture – Year 2

This year follows from Year 1 . It concentrates mainly on guiding the students to understand how pathologies are formed, organised and treated. It will also expand the teaching of the acupuncture points of the 12 upright channels/meridians and the 8 extraordinary channel to include their energetic and clinical functions. It will also teach points combination and their application in the clinic. It also includes western medical studies.

 

Expected outcome

By the end of the year, the student will have a sound knowledge of how aetiology, mechanisms of pathology, syndromes,  diagnosis, 8 principles/coordinates and principles of treatment. This knowledge will enable them to understand clinical pathology physiology and, eventually, to tackle treatments.  during this year the students will also gain a deep understanding of some clinical pathologies, namely Urinary, Digestive, Respiratory and Gynaecological disease. 

 

Theory

 

  • Aetiology
  • Mechanisms of pathology
  • Pathological patterns: syndromes of yin, yang, ‘three treasures’, blood and body fluids. Pathological relationship between yin, yang, three treasure and blood/fluids.
  • Pathological patterns: the syndromes of the Zang Fu, the 6 divisions, the 4 levels, ‘Shang Han’, ‘Wen Bing’ and Triple Heater.
  • Diagnostic skills in practice: to enquire, to smell & ear to ask, to palpate in the light of the 8 coordinates. Organization of case intake and its reading.
  • The eight coordinates: internal/external, deficiency/excess, cold/heat, Yin/Yang.
  • Clinical Pathology of the Digestive, Respiratory, Urinary and Gynaecological systems

200 contact hours

Practice 

We shall continue to insist on accurate points location of at least 250 points.

Getting to know the needles: types and appropriate selection according to need.

Diagnostic in practice: Channel palpation. Tongue and pulses, looking, hearing/smelling and palpating. Some simple case histories will be taken amongst the students and examined in class. At this time, all students will have the first chance to occupy the seat of the ‘acupuncturist’.

60  contact hours

Western Medical Science (Taken outside AOM)

Duration

Syllabus & Curriculum

90 contact hours

Pathology & Disease

In the Pathology & Disease course, you will gain a broad, fundamental understanding of disease. We will look at the most important aspects of disease and imbalance without much of the molecular and microscopic detail typically required for more advanced scientific audiences. You will also learn to recognise ‘red flag’ symptoms/syndromes that indicate the need for referral to a medical doctor.

  • Health & Disease

    Cellular Injury, Inflammation and Repair

    Disorders of the Immune System

    Infectious Diseases

    Neoplasia

    Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance

  • Disorders of Blood Cells
  • Disorders of Blood Vessels
  • Disorders of the Heart
  • Disorders of the Respiratory Tract
  • Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Disorders of the Liver and Biliary Tract
  • Disorders of the Pancreas
  • Disorders of Endocrine Glands
  • Disorders of the Urinary Tract
  • Disorders of the Male Genitalia
  • Disorders of the Female Genitalia
  • Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Skeletal Muscle
  • Disorders of the Nervous System
  • Disorders of the Senses
  • Disorders of the Skin
  • Congenital and Childhood Disorders
  • Ageing, Stress, Exercise Pathology & Disease

Year 3 of training: "clinical pathology"

Duration

350 contact hours including western medicine

Introduction to Acupuncture – Year 3

This year follows from Year 2 . It concentrates mainly on guiding the students to understand a vast array of clinical pathologies and gain first hand experience of how to take a case history, organise it and formulate appropriate principles of treatment and choice of treatment.  

Expected outcome

By the end of the year, the student will have a sound knowledge of many pathologies encountered in the clinic. They will know how to recognise the syndrome(s) responsible for the and also, and very importantly the whole trajectory, starting from the disruption of Yin Yang balance, leading to their manifestation.  During this year the emphasis given to the examination of cases in class prepares the student to practically tackle a case and correct possible mistakes. 

Syllabus & Curriculum

Theory

Clinical pathology

  • Obstetrics
  • Insomnia
  • Palpitations
  • Irritability
  • Headache
  • Back ache
  • Bi syndromes: painful obstructive syndromes
  • Wei Syndromes : flaccid syndromes
  • Zhong Feng
  • Skin diseases
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Xue (blood) syndromes
  • Geriatric

160 contact hours

Practice 

 

Case studies 1

  • 20 complete case studies provided by AOM (from case taking to treatment selection) and discussed fully in class. This is an interactive class, where all students participate in the analysis of the case and provide reasoned clinical solutions.

 

Case studies 2

  • 20 complete cases provided by the student (from case taking to treatment selection) and discussed in class. This is an interactive class, where all students participate in the analysis of the case and provide reasoned clinical Methodology.

 

Case studies feedback on observing, smelling/ hearing, asking ad palpating in depth. Mainly concentrating on ‘asking’ deeper and more focused questions. Practice on each other: diagnosis, principle of treatment, points selection, needling techniques (common and advanced).

 

Self-cultivation: who am I as a practitioner in clinical practice?

 

Qigong and meditation

Qigong and meditation in action and in stillness are integral part of the training. Students are expected to practice them and teach them to their clients.

100 contact hours

Western Medical Science (Taken outside AOM)

Duration

  • Disorders of the nervous system
  • Disorders of the senses
  • Disorders of the skin
  • Congenital and childhood disorders
  • Aging, stress, exercise pathology & disease
  • Red flags: recommended medical assistance
  • First Aid (with accredited instructor)

90 contact hours

400hrs Of Clinical training

Duration

Syllabus & Curriculum

Clinical practice

These 400 hours are dedicated to seeing patients under increasingly relaxed supervision, and testing a student’s knowledge in the practice of taking responsibility for the complete treatment of 10 clients x 10 sessions each.

Besides seeing his/her own clients, each student is also asked to help 3 colleagues by giving second opinions with regards to the diagnosis of their clients, the suggested strategy of therapy, treatment, location of points, as well as evaluation of tongues and pulses data.

In the clinic, students are evaluated according to their ability to

  • take a case history,
  • analyze it,
  • formulate a diagnosis,
  • design an appropriate treatment strategy
  • to revise each case and adjust the strategy as new data emerge.

This part of the course requires that all students are present in the clinic, even when they do not have their own clients, in order to help their fellow colleagues.

Students are also required to revise every case in writing and prepare a possible ‘future’ treatment, explaining why and how this should be carried out. Normally the time required to accomplish this task properly requires 2 hours for each hour of clinical practice.

 

 

Expected outcome

By the end of this part of the training the student will be prepared to take care of patients independently.

400 contact hours

PS As we are always trying to improve, this syllabus and curriculum can change. Should this happen, students will be informed  one month in advance. Thanks to help up improve our teaching.

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