1. The basic concepts and application in TCM of Yin-Yang, five element theory

2. Causes of diseases in TCM:  external and internal

3. Pathological changes in TCM and the six meridians

4. The principle of treatment in TCM

5. Basic theory in acupuncture meridians

1. Involves learning the location of the meridians and the acupuncture points and the techniques and treatment combinations

2. Using acupressure for relaxation, treating pain conditions, enhancing immunity

3. Cupping Therapy

4. Basic reflexology

1. The distribution and functions of meridians

2. Clinical applications of meridians in diagnosis and treatment

3. Classification, location, indication and functions of acupuncture points

4. Electro-Acupuncture.& Electro No Needle Acupuncture(1)

1. Gross surface and functional anatomy and neuro-anatomy in detail

2. The functional anatomy of bones, joints, muscles, vessels, and nerves in an integrated way, using a regional approach

1. Brief introduction of TCM history

2. Pin yin in the Chinese language

1. Chinese Acupressure, Massage, Moxa and Ginger compress for self-care

2. Simple ways for calming the mind, meditation and mindfulness in TCM

3. Basic herbal remedies

4. Basic knowledge of clinical management

5. Theory of internal Zhang-Fu organs.

1. Behaviour of listening, counseling, explaining and teaching

2. Working with terminal illness, chronic illness and substance abuse

3. Record keeping, legal requirements, release of patient information

4. Understanding laws & regulations governing the practice of TCM and Acupuncture in Canada

5. Professional liability insurance

6. Office & Clinic requirement, used needle disposal

1. Location, indications and functions of commonly used extraordinary points

2. Indications, functions and combinations of specific points

3. Point prescription, principles and methods of combination of points

1. Commonly-used Tui Na manipulations

2. Practicing Chinese Tui Na and performing different manipulations while learning treatment of common diseases

1. General introduction to Chinese herbology

2. Introduction to individual herbs, including their nature, taste, actions and indications. In this course, approximately 300 of the most frequently used herbs will be discussed in detail.

3. Detailed introduction to approximately 200 of the most frequently used herbal formulas, including their names in Pin yin (Chinese), natures, functions, indications and modifications.

1. Basic theory, principle and applications underlying human physiology in Western medicine

2. How disease occurs and how it is treated in terms of physiology

1. Manipulations of needles,

2. Auricular acupuncture,

3. Scalp Acupuncture, Three Edge and Seven Star Needle acupuncture

4. Cupping and Moxibustion, Electric Acupuncture,etc.(2)

1. Brief introduction to basic theory of medical microbiology & immunology

2. The commonly-used clinical diagnostic methods of Western medicine, including checking blood pressure, body temperature, heart beat, as well as normal indexes of regular blood tests and some blood test for special diseases such as hepatitis, diabetes, and some immune diseases

3. Commonly-seen clinical symptoms and signs

1. Basic traditional Chinese Qi Gong and Tai Ji theory

2. Basic exercise of traditional Chinese Qi Gong and Tai Ji

1. Introduction to acupuncture treatment of about 35 internal diseases named with TCM and 20 internal diseases named according Western medicine, in detail

1. Introduction to acupuncture treatment of the following of women’s diseases:  Diseases of menses, leukorrhea, pregnancy, Postpartum diseases

2. Introduction to acupuncture treatment of commonly seen pediatric diseases

1. Introduction to acupuncture treatment of the commonly see traumatic injury, including sports trauma and treatment of commonly seen skin diseases

2. Introduction to acupuncture treatment of commonly seen five sense organs diseases

1. Brief introduction to Japanese acupuncture

2. Brief introduction to Korea acupuncture--- Five Element Acupuncture

3. Three needle techniques

1. Treatment protocol based on differentiation of syndromes

2. Tonifying and reducing according to Five Element theory and Meridian theory

1. Establishes proper business methods and forms

2. Reviews ethics and marketing strategies

1. Practical application of diagnostic practices used on patients in clinic

1. Observation of clinical procedures and acupuncture

2. Locate acupuncture points and practice acupressure on each other

1. Practice to locate acupuncture points and perform acupressure

1. Treating patients with acupressure massage and cupping therapy

2. Gain the knowledge and ability to treat stress, anxiety, depression and pain conditions, and enhance immunity with acupressure massage and cupping therapy

1. Reporting, discussing and analyzing complicated cases

2. Gain knowledge and ability in diagnosis and treatment of complicated syndromes or disease

1. Treating patients with acupuncture, moxibustion and massage

2. Gain the knowledge and ability to treat common diseases with acupuncture, moxibustion and Tui Na massage

3. Discussing clinical cases with supervisor