10 courses with the subject AC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AC 301Channels & Points1-4
This course begins the study of the channel system. Students study channel pathways and connections and the functions of each channel. Channels studied include the 12 regular channels, the 8 extra channels, the divergent channels, the 15 Luo-collaterals, the 12 sinew channels, and the cutaneous channels. In addition to channels, pathways, and functions, students study several points on each channel to help them understand the course of each channel, and develop the skills needed to begin point location. 45 hours lecture; 30 hours lab.
Channels & Points II begins an in-depth study of the channels and points. Students study 7 of the 14 main meridians and their points. Attention is focused on point location, function, indication, needle depth and regional anatomy. The course also provides a more in-depth and detailed study of the clinical application and point indication differences among points on the same channel. The class also concentrates on specific point applications. 45 hours lecture; 30 hours lab.
Channels & Points III continues with an in-depth study of the channels and points. Students study the remaining 7 of the 14 main meridians and their points. Attention is focused on point location, function, indication, needle depth and regional anatomy. The course also provides a more in-depth and detailed study of the clinical a application and point indication differences among points on the same channel. The class also concentrates on specific point applications. 45 hours lecture; 30 hours lab. s
credits This course is designed to focus on the four methods of TCM Diagnosis which are observation, listening, questioning and palpation. The main methods of palpation are reading the pulses at the radial artery and palpating abdominal zones and reflex points. Success in both methods depends on a high level of sensitivity honed by constant practice. This course will provide a solid foundation in the basics of pulse and abdominal diagnosis on which to build further development. By the end of the course students should be able to discern disharmonies on the pulse and abdomen and incorporate them into the overall diagnostic assessment.
credits This course provides a detailed review of all the information covered in the Channels and Points classes taken in the first year of the program. The information is presented by point category rather than by channel orientation. The class gives students a different way of looking at point function and indication.
credits This course, which is primarily practical, teaches the necessary skills of handling, insertion, manipulation, and removal of acupuncture needles. Various sizes and gauges of needles will be handled and inserted into a variety of substances from very soft to harder than human epidermis. Students are always carefully supervised. Basic moxibustion and cupping techniques are also introduced. This course is 45 hours of lecture and practical. 60 | P a g e
New Methods - 2 credits This course will introduce and allow the practice of a variety of methods of advanced acupuncture techniques including, advanced needling; moxa techniques; bleeding; gua sha; plum blossom; and, electro-acupuncture. Advanced techniques for tonification and sedation are demonstrated, and needle insertion practice is given for clinically significant points. In addition the treatment of first aid conditions with acupuncture, managing needling faints, points for contraindication in specific circumstances, and difficult, dangerous and forbidden points are all taught. Also, anesthetic, pain control, and substance abuse protocols will be studied (using body, ear and scalp points). This course will also introduce some modern developments in Acupuncture techniques. This course is 45 hours of lecture and practical.
(Microsystems) - 2 credits This course introduces the student to the two major microsystems used in acupuncture: auricular acupuncture and scalp acupuncture. For both systems, the class examines the primary systems used in China as well as other systems that have been developed, including Nogier auricular, auricular detoxification protocols, and the scalp system devised by Ming Qing Zhu. The different maps of the ear and scalp are compared. Clinical applications and treatment formulas are emphasized. In addition, students briefly over-view such microsystems as the hand, the nose, the eye and the foot. Emphasis is placed on needling techniques and in class practice. This course is 45 hours of lecture and practical.
Diagnostic Methods (GSOM Program Only) - 2 credits This course focuses on developing the student’s diagnostic skills with emphasis on diagnosis by palpation. Included is the development of pulse reading skills with students working in groups using a direct feedback method. Various methods of abdominal diagnosis are presented including the abdominal patterns for determining the use of the eight extraordinary vessels. Students also learn how to palpate for excess and , deficiency in meridians and how to determine by palpation the most appropriate points for treatment. This information gathered by palpation is essential to both substantiate diagnosis by observation and questioning as well as to clarify conflicting or misleading presenting symptoms. This course is 45 hours of lecture and practical.
Techniques (GSOM Program Only) - 2 credits This course focuses on some of the subtle and refined needle techniques practiced in Japan. These include both inserted and non-insertion methods of tonification and sedation, use of intradermal needles, and use of specially designed pediatric acupuncture tools. Direct moxibustion and the use of Manaka ion pumping cords are also taught. This course is designed to complement Japanese Acupuncture Diagnostic Methods (AC 501). This course is 45 hours of lecture and practical.
