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| TCM Foundation Courses |
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| 101-1TF |
History of TCM 21 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| This course introduces the historical background and the development of TCM in different dynasties and stages in China. Stories of famous doctors, literature that has been milestones of TCM progress, and the development of different doctrines, are also introduced |
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| 101-2TF |
TCM Foundation (1) 90 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| This is the very first course introducing students to TCM. The basic theories of TCM including Yin/Yang, Five Elements and the application of Yin/Yang, Five Elements will be introduced in detail. Zang Xiang (Picture of Zang Fu organs) also known as TCM physiology is also introduced. The functions of each individual organ and their relationship between the Zang organs, Zang and Fu organs will be discussed in details. TCM etiology, pathogenisis, treatment principles, and prevention of diseases are also covered in this course. |
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| 103-3TF |
TCM Differentiations and Syndromes 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 102-1AT |
| This course introduces students to TCM differentiation methods, emphasis is on the most commonly used differentiation patterns such as eight principle differentiation, etiology differentiation, Qi, Xue, Jing Ye differentiation, Zang Fu differentiation, Wei Qi Ying Xue, Six meridian, and San Jiao differentiation will all be covered. |
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| 301-4TF |
The Yellow Emperor's Classic 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 101-2TF, 103-3TF |
| This course presents students the earliest well kept TCM works—The Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic, which the foundational theories of TCM and acupuncture came from. The two parts of this book "The Miraculous Pivot" (Lingshu) and Plain Questions (Su Wen) will both be introduced. Selected chapters of these two books will be introduced to assist students in understanding TCM theories and its essence on a deeper level. |
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| 302-6TF |
Epidemic of Febrile Disease (Wen Bing Xue) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 301-4TF, 301-6AT |
| This course introduces students to one of the original four classical TCM canons (Wen Bing Xue). The Wen Bing Xue highlights the analysis and treatment of epidemic febrile disease. This canon includes a number of ancient, foundational formulas, which remain in use in current clinical practice |
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| 303-5TF |
Treatise on Febrile Diseases (Sang Han Lun) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 301-4TF |
| This course introduces students to the Treatise on Febrile Diseases (Shanghan Lun) written by Zhang Zhongjing during the Han Dynasty (~200AD). This book is one of the original four classical TCM canons, and it is the very first book to highlight differentiation of syndromes. The formulas from this book are considered classic formulas; many of them are still used in clinical practice. |
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| 401-7TF |
Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber (Jin Gui Yao Lue) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 301-4TF, 303-5TF |
| This course introduces the second TCM cannon by Dr. Zhang Zhongjing: Jin Gui Yao Lue(Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber), also written during the Han Dynasty (~200AD). The Jin Gui Yao Lue is one of the original four classical TCM canons and highlights the treatment of internal and miscellaneous diseases. The formulas from this book are considered classic formulas; many of them have remained in use in current clinical practice. |
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| 402-8TF |
TCM Doctrines 20 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 101-1TF, 302-3AT |
| This course presents students with materials concerning different doctrines of TCM. The emphasis in this course is on the foundational views and essences about TCM clinical treatment from various TCM schools, which developed over different dynasties under different climates and environmental and social circumstances. |
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| Acupuncture Courses |
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| 102-1AC |
Acupoints and Meridian (1) 60 Hrs |
| Co-requisites: 101-2TF |
| This course introduces the Meridian Theory including: the Twelve Regular Meridians, the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, the Twelve Meridian Branches, the Fifteen Collaterals, the Twelve Meridian Tendons, the Twelve Cutaneous Regions. The functions and indications of each meridian and each points on the meridians will be introduced in details. The topography of the 12 regular meridians will be emphasized. Details of the funcitons, indications, clinical applications of points on Du, Ren, three hand Yin meridians, and three hand Yang meridians will be introduced in this course. |
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| 102-2AC |
Acupoints and Meridian Lab (1) 30 Hrs |
| Co-requisites: 102-1AC |
| This practical lab course will focus on meridian pass way and point locations. Students will learn to map out twelve meridians and review the meridian system. Students will also practice on each other to locate the commonly used points on a one on one basis |
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| 103-3AC |
Acupoints and Meridians (2) 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 102-1AC |
| This course is the second part of Acupoint and Meridian course, the continue the introduction of meridians and acupuoints, The functions, indications and clinic applicatikons of acpoints on the Three Foot Yin meridians, Three Foot yang meridans, as well as extra polints are covered in details in this course. |
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| 103-4AC |
Acupoints and Meridian Lab (2) 30 Hrs |
| Co-requisites: 102-1AC |
| This practical lab course will focus on meridian pass way and point locations. Student will learn to map out twelve meridians and review the meridian system. Students will also practice on each other to locate the commonly used points on a one on one basis. |
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| 201-5AC |
Acupuncture Technique 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 103-3AC, 103-4AC |
| This course covers instruction in needling techniques, ways for practicing needling techniques and methods of point selection. Commonly used tonification, sedating methods, antient needle stimulattion, assisting method and their cliical applications are all covered in this course. Other acupuncture modalities such as moxibustion, cupping, bloodletting, plum blossom needling, will also be introduced in detail.. |
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| 201-6AC |
Acupuncture Technique Lab 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 103-3AC, 103-4AC |
| This course mainly guide students to practice the techniques and methods they have learnd in acupuncture technique course, it is a hands on and interactive class, studnets will practice on treatment planning, point choosing, apply the treatment, manipulate needles for sedate or tonification, and the correct ways to withdraw needles. Other acupuncture modalities, such as moxibustion, cupping, plum blossom needling, auricular diagnosis and treatment will all be practiced. |
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| 303-7AC |
Acupuncture Safety and Clean Needle Techniques 16 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 103-6WF, 201-5AC |
| This course will introduce students to the transmission of disease, theory and practice of clean needle techniques, and the student will learn the process of conducting a safe acupuncture treatment. |
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| 401-8AC |
Micro Acupuncture System 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 203-3AC |
| This course introduces students to the micro-acupuncture systems. Topics to be introduced include scalp, ear, eye, hand, and wrist and ankle acupuncture. Special point location and selection, needling techniques for each micro-acupuncture system will be introduced in detail. This course will be a combination of lecturing and supervised hands on practice in the class. |
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| Chinese Herbal Courses |
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| 102-1CH |
TCM Materia Medica (1) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 101-2TF |
| TCM Materia Medica (1) introduces students to the general information about Chinese herbs, including the collection, the preparation, and the botanic characters. The nature of herbs and the basic theory of TCM herbology that include Si Qi (four energies), Wu Wei (five flavors), meridian collection, movement tendency will all be discussed. Proper dosage, traditional herbal remedies, and the preparation of herbal decoction will be introduced. Contraindicated herbal combinations will be presented. he four natures, five flavors, meridian-tropism, tendencies, functions, indications, compatibility, modern usage, and contraindications of 50commonly used herbs will be covered in details. Basic knowledge of TCM foundation and diagnostic skills will be applied to guide the clinical application of the herbs. The charicteristics of each herbs will be empasised in this course. |
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| 103-2CH |
TCM Materia Medica (2) 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 102-1CH |
| TCM Materia Medica (2) is the continue class of Materia Medica (1). . The four natures, five flavors, meridian-tropism, tendencies, functions, indications, compatibility, modern usage, and contraindications of 150 commonly used herbs will be covered in details. Basic knowledge of TCM foundation and diagnostic skills will be applied to guide the clinical application of the herbs. The charicteristics of each herbs will be empasised in this course. |
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| 201-3CH |
TCM Materia Medica (3) 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 103-2CH |
| TCM Materia Medica (3) is the continue class of Materia Medica (2). The four natures, five flavors, meridian-tropism, tendencies, functions, indications, compatibility, modern usage, and contraindications of 150 commonly used herbs will be covered in detail. Basic knowledge of TCM foundation and diagnostic skills will be applied to guide the clinical application of the herbs.The charicteristics of each herbs will be empasised in this course. A genaral summary of all the herbs will be covered in this class. |
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| 202-4CH |
TCM Formulas and Strategies (1) 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 103-3TF, 201-3CH |
| This course will start with the general treatment methods and principles of Chinese herbal formulas. It will introduce over 80 commonly used formulas and their simple modifications. The names, ingredients, functions, indications, precautions, and contraindications of each formula will be discussed as well as the role each herb plays in the formula will be analyzed. The emphasis in this course is on learning formulas for commonly occurring diseases and how to adapt the basic formulas to individual cases. |
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| 203-5CH |
TCM Formulas and Strategies (2) 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 202-4CH |
| This course follows the TCM Formulas and Strategies (1), continue to introduce over 120 commonly used formulas and their simple modifications. The names, ingredients, functions, indications, precautions, and contraindications of each formula will be discussed as well as the role each herb plays in the formula will be analyzed. The emphasis in this course is on learning formulas for commonly occurring diseases and how to adapt the basic formulas to individual cases. |
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| 402-6CH |
Botanical Pharmacology and Herbal Safety 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 201-3CH, 203-10WF |
| This course will introduce students with the chemical constituents, taste, odor, toxicity, and pharmacological function of commonly used Chinese herbs. |
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| Acupuncture and TCM Clinical Courses |
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| 102-1AT |
TCM Diagnostic Techniques 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 101-2TF |
| This course focuses on the four diagnostic techniques of TCM: Inquiring (wen), Inspection (wang), Auscultation & olfaction (wen), palpating (qie), include pulse taking and how to use these four diagnostic techniques to collect patient information too effectively to assist further diagnosis. |
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| 201-2AT |
Acupuncture -Orthopedic Sport Medicine (1) 30 Hrs |
| Co-requisites: 201-5AC, Prerequisites: 103-3AC, 101-2WF |
| This course offers an in-depth study of the diagnostic parameters, syndrome differentiations, and acupuncture treatments for orthopedic diseases. The emphasis in this course is on syndrome differentiation and acupuncture treatment planning for certain orthopedic diseases. |
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| 202-3AT |
Acupuncture Therapeutics (1) 60 Hrs |
| Co-requisites: 201-5AC Prerequities: 103-3AC, 101-2WF |
| This course discusses in detail the differentiations, treatment principles, acupuncture prescriptions, point combinations, acupuncture techniques of each syndrome for internal diseases. This clinical course bridges the TCM foundation courses and clinical practice. |
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| 202-4AT |
Acupuncture – Orthopedic Sport Medicine (2) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 201-2AT |
| This course offers an in-depth study of the diagnostic parameters, syndrome differentiations, and acupuncture treatments for orthopedic diseases. The emphasis in this course is on syndrome differentiation and acupuncture treatment planning for certain orthopedic diseases. |
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| 203-5AT |
Acupuncture Therapeutics (2) 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 202-3AT |
| This course is a continue class of Acupuncture Threapeutics (1). It further discusses the differentiation, treatment principles, acupuncture prescriptions, point combinations, acupuncture techniques for each syndrome for gynecology, pediatric, and dermatology diseases. |
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| 301-6AT |
TCM Internal Medicine (1) 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 203-5CH |
| This course, which is taught in two 60 hours semesters, is a bridge between TCM basic theory, diagnostic skills and TCM clinical practice. It offers an in-depth study of over 20 different TCM illnesses which are related to respiration, blood and circulation, digestion in western medicine. Etiology and pathogenesis, differentiation of syndromes, treatment principles, herbal formulas, the explanation and modifications of the formulas will be discussed in detail. This course will give students a structure of diagnosis and the general principles of treatment of each individual illness. |
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| 302-7AT |
TCM Internal Medicine (2) 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 301-6AT |
| This course continues TCM internal medicine (1). Another 20 diseases related to urination, immune, endocrine and neurological diseases in western medicine will be discussed. Etiology and pathogenesis, differentiation of syndromes, treatment principles, herbal formulas, the explanation and modifications of the formulas will be discussed in details. The study of this course gives students the structure of the diagnosis and general principles of the treatment of each individual illness. |
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| 302-8AT |
TCM Psychiatry and Geriatrics 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 302-7AT |
| This course discusses TCM psychological and geriatric theory, TCM approach to commonly seen psychological, psychotic, and geriatric illness, such as sleeping disorder, depression, bipolar, ADD, Alzheimer’s diseases, psychological disorder from PMS, menopause, brain injury.The etiology pathogenesis, treatment principle and both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treatment will be included. |
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| 302-9AT |
TCM Preventative Medicine 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 101-1TF, 102-1AT |
| TCM is specific on prevent disease from be happening at very early stage or from be transferring into another disease. Application various methods of preventions that has be accumulated for thousands of years such as Qi Gong, TCM Diet, exercises to manage stress and regulate emotions, rejuvenate body energy and appearence will be introduced. And it can help you to understand and apply TCM theory and philosophy better. |
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| 303-10A |
Acupuncture/TCM Gynecology 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 301-6AT |
| This course offers an in-depth study of the diagnostic parameters, syndrome differentiations, and acupuncture and herbal treatment for gynecological diseases with an emphasis on Chinese herbal medicine. The highlight in this course is on syndrome differentiation and treatment planning for commonly seen gynecological diseases. |
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| 401-11A |
Advanced TCM Internal Medicine (1) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 302-7AT |
| In this course students will learn how to treat commonly seen diseases according to western diagnosis. Diseases included in Advanced TCM internal medicine are address commonly seen clinical conditions such as infectious diseases, cancer, obesity, commonly seen autoimmudisorders, cardio-vascular diseases. Differentiation of syndromes for each disease, followed with treatment principle, and acupuncture and herbal prescription discussion. |
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| 401-12A |
Acupuncture/TCM Dermatology 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisite: 301-6AT |
| This course offers an in-depth study of the diagnostic parameters, syndrome differentiations, acupuncture and herbal treatment for dermatological diseases with an emphasis on Chinese herbal medicine. The highlight in this course is on syndrome differentiation and treatment planning for commonly seen dermatological diseases such as uticuria, exzma, psorisis, allergic rashes, acne and so on. |
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| 401-13A |
Acupuncture/TCM EENT 45 Hours |
| Prerequisites: 302-7AT |
| This course offers an in-depth study of the diagnostic parameters, syndrome differentiations, and acupuncture and herbal treatment for EENT diseases. The emphasis in this course is on syndrome differentiation and treatment planning for certain EENT diseases such as... |
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| 402-14A |
Acupuncture/TCM Pediatrics 45 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 301-6AT |
| This course offers an in-depth study of the diagnostic parameters, syndrome differentiations, acupuncture and herbal treatment for pediatric diseases. The highlight of this course is on syndrome differentiation and treatment planning for certain pediatric diseases |
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| Western Foundation Courses |
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| 101-1WF |
Anatomy (1) 44 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| This course provides the student with basic and fundamental knowledge of anatomy which is the foundation stone of all the subjects. It introduces the different types of tissues, organ systems, and the structure of the human body including a comprehensive knowledge of Bones, muscles, joints, nerves, and arteries. Lab work is an important component of this course. |
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| 101-2WF |
Surface Anatomy 16 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| This is a lab course designed for finding the landmarks on the body surface for internal organs, muscles, and skeleton. From this course students will learn the skills for physical assessment, muscular-skeleton, soft tissue assessment, accurate point location and also how to avoid organ injury in acupuncture practice. |
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| 101-3WF |
Physiology (1) 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| This course gives the student an understanding of the function of the human body starting from nerve and muscle how it generates an action potential, mechanism of muscle contraction. Main emphasis will be on studying the major systems, such as the respiratory system, digestive system, central nervous system and circulatory system, Endocrine system etc and how they are integrated and fuction the emphasis will be more on integrated knowledge with in the system and with anatomical structures. |
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| 102-4WF |
Anatomy (2) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 101-1WF |
This course presents an introductory level of study of human histology and embryology.The emphasis is to give the fundamental basic knowledge topics regarding general introduction to human histology and embryology, structures and functions of human cells, four basic types of tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous), different stages of embryonic development, and details of fetal development.
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| 102-5WF |
Physiology (2) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 101-3WF |
| This course is a continuation of first semester and will complete rest of the remaining chapters, gives the student an understanding and comprehensive indepth knowledge and integratve appreciation of the function of the Nervous system, skin, Endocrine, Special senses and remaining topics |
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| 103-6WF |
Microbiology 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 101-3WF, 102-6WF |
| The microbial agents that cause disease, including bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses will be studied and the immunological response by human body to any disease and is mechanism. The student will gain an understanding of the different classes of microorganisms, their cellular structure, environments they thrive under and the diseases they can cause |
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| 201-7WF |
Pathology (1) 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 102-4WF, 102-5WF |
| This course studies the structural and functional causes of human diseases from a Western medical view. The student will cover a number of diseases from all body systems and will study the causes, pathogenesis, pathoanatomy and pathophysiology of those diseases. |
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| 202-8WF |
Biochemistry 45 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 102-5WF |
| This course is designed to be a general introduction to biochemistry from a clinical perspective. It will cover study of the cell and the intricate pathways within a cell that govern cell growth and human survival. |
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| 202-9WF |
Pathology (2) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 201-7WF |
| This course studies the structural and functional causes of human diseases from a Western medical view. The student will cover a number of diseases from all body systems and will study the causes, pathogenesis, pathoanatomy and pathophysiology of those diseases.The main emphasis will be on cell injury, inflamation and repair,this course will also cover the immunopathology. |
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| 203-10W |
Western Pharmacology 45 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 202-9WF |
| This course is developed to familiarize the student with the basic groups of western pharmaceuticals. Drugs in each category will be studied by comparing and contrasting the actions, therapeutic uses, pharmacokinetics, side effects and contraindications of each one. Some of the more common drugs used to treat various diseases will be highlighted |
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| Western Clinical Courses |
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| 203-1WC |
Western Physical Assessment 90 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 102-5WF |
| The student will learn how to take patient histories and do a physical examinations on patients. Communication skills and identifying certain diseases associated with the findings will also be addressed. Lab work is a major component of the course and allows the student to apply their theoretical knowledge for examining different systems of human body such as Head and Neck, Abdomen,Respiratory system, Nervous system etc. |
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| 301-2WC |
Western Medicine (1) 45 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 203-1WC, 202-9WF, and 203-10W |
| This course is the first and comprehensive in a series of courses that study the main diseases encountered in Western medicine with respect to causes, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. |
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| 301-3WC |
Western Lab Test Reading 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 202-8WF, 202-9WF |
| This course will familiarize the student with Western diagnostic and lab tests, how to interpret them, and their significance in Western diagnosis and treatment. Assignments will allow the student to apply their theoretical knowledge.The evaluation will be based on the ability of the student to interpret different lab tests,interpreting X-rays and EKGs etc |
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| 302-4WC |
Western Medicine (2) 45 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 301-2WC |
| This course is the second in a series of courses that study the main diseases encountered in Western medicine with respect to causes, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. |
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| 303-5WC |
Western Medicine (3) 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 302-4WC |
| This course is the third in a series of courses that studies the main diseases encountered in Western medicine with respect to causes, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. This course focuses on three areas: Gynecology, Dermatology and Pediatrics. |
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| 401-6WC |
Clinical immunology 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 303-5WC |
| This course will introduce basic immunology concept, following with the study of commonly seen allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases and immune compromised illnesses. |
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| 101-1PA |
Chinese Medical Terminology (1) 45 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| This course introduces students to Pin Yin—The Chinese pronunciation system and the pronunciation of some terms and names commonly used in TCM literature. Transliteration, translation and writing structure will be briefly introduced with emphasis on TCM vocabulary. |
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| 101-2PA |
Medical Qi Gong 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| This course will introduce students to the basic principles of medical Qi Gong and different forms of Qi Gong, meditation. Students will learn various Qi Gong exercises, experiencing the power of the body’s energy. |
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| 102-3PA |
Chinese Medical Terminology (2) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 101-1PA |
| This is a continue course of Chinese medical terminology, students will learn basic dianogues, reading and writing as grade 1 level in Chinese language as well learn Chinese medical terms such as names of Chinese herbs, Formulas and Acupoints to help students understand TCM. |
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| 103-4PA |
Medical Tai Ji 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| Tai Ji Quan is an ancient method of exercise for improving and maintaining health through a series of movements that move body energy and also harmonize the spirit. Students will learn a form of Tai Ji Quan with 108 movements. Study of this course will help students gain a skill to maintain health and wellness for themselves and the impact from the practice of Tai Ji Quan will also directly or indirectly give a positive impact to their future patients. |
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| 103-5PA |
Chinese Medical Terminology (3) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 102-3PA |
| This is a continue course of Chinese medical terminology, students will continue to learn basic dianogues, reading and writing as grade 1 level in Chinese language as well learn Chinese medical terms such as names of Chinese herbs, Formulas and Acupoints to help students understand TCM. |
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| 201-6PA |
Tui Na Massage Techniques and Lab 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 103-3TF, 103-3AC |
| Tui Na is a type of massage that has been practiced in China for thousands of years. This course introduces students to the treatment principles and basic Tui Na massage techniques. Under the guidance of TCM theory, acupressure is commonly used as part of Tui Na to treat a wide variety of diseases. |
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| 201-7PA |
Chinese Medical Terminology (4) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 103-5PA |
| This is a continue course of Chinese medical terminology, students will continue to learn basic dianogues, reading and writing as grade 1 level in Chinese language as well learn Chinese medical terms such as names of Chinese herbs, Formulas and Acupoints to help students understand TCM. |
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| 202-8PA |
Tui Na Therapeutics 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 201-6PA |
| Tui Na is an effective method for improving health condition and relaxing patient through a series of special techniques that can work on different level such as muscle, skin, bone, etc due to various pathogenesis. This class teaches you how to arrange all the Tui Na movement you have learned together and how to treat patient by proper techniques. |
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| 202-9PA |
Western Nutrition 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 102-5WF Co-requisites: 202-8WF |
| The focus of this course is to lay foundational knowledge of Western nutrition. Fundamental concepts will be reviewed from the perspective of how the body and mind are nourished and nurtured. Basic areas considered are nutrients, activities, state of body and mind, spiritual and environmental factors. This is not a typical Western nutrition course in that it does not come from a dietetics perspective, but from a wholistic perspective in which there is no consideration of separation between the mind and body. The physical and mental aspects of nutrition and wellbeing will be explored, and how they interrelate with one another. The BodyMind Nutrition System is one which helps the student sift through the various existing nutrition paradigms, allowing them to 'connect the dots' of truth in each, explaining why many mainstream concepts fall away once calibrated within the BodyMind Nutrition System. |
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| 202-10P |
Chinese Medical Terminology (5) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 201-7PA |
| This is a continue course of Chinese medical terminology, students will continue to learn basic dianogues, reading and writing as grade 2 level in Chinese language as well learn Chinese medical terms such as names of Chinese herbs, Formulas and Acupoints to help students understand TCM. Student will start to read sentences and small paragraphs of Chinese medicine literatures. |
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| 203-11P |
Chinese Nutrition and Diet Therapy 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 103-3CH |
| Chinese nutrition and diet therapy includes the efficiency of the foods and herbs that serve as food but also have therapeutic effects and how to use food for prevention and treatment of disease, maintaining or improving health, and prolonging life. Basic concepts in western nutritional science will be covered for familiarity when talking to patients. |
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| 203-12P |
Chinese Medical Terminology (6) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 202-10PA |
| This is a continue course of Chinese medical terminology, students will continue to learn basic dianogues, reading and writing as grade 2 level in Chinese language as well learn Chinese medical terms such as names of Chinese herbs, Formulas and Acupoints to help students understand TCM. Student will start to read sentences and small paragraphs of Chinese medicine literatures with assistance of dictionary.. |
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| 301-13P |
Ethics and Legal issues 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| This course will cover the moral and ethical responsibilities involved in clinical practice as practitioners, as well as members of the professional community, and as a complementary profession with the dominant medical delivery system. Legal issues will cover privacy, confidentiality, liability, insurance; record keeping and provincial regulations of the profession will also be introduced. |
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| 301-14P |
Practice Philosophy Development 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| This course is designed to allow the student to explore and understand the truth about why they want to become TCM practitioners. This will create the foundation for all future activity directed towards their chosen profession including initial training, professional development, and the how/where/who/why of their individual TCM practice. The content has been created to awaken each individual’s vision of his or her future practice as well as the compassion and wisdom needed to serve those who entrust them with their health. The course is totally interactive and is therefore customized to the individual needs of each class. |
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| 301-15P |
Chinese Medical Terminology (7) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 203-12PA |
| This is a continue course of Chinese medical terminology, students will continue to learn basic dianogues, reading and writing as grade 2 level in Chinese language as well learn Chinese medical terms such as names of Chinese herbs, Formulas and Acupoints to help students understand TCM. Student will start to read sentences and small paragraphs of Chinese medicine literatureswith assistance of dictionary.. |
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| 302-16P |
Communication and Counseling skills 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| This course consists of an introduction and examination of the multiple counseling and communication techniques applicable in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Students will become familiar with the history, tenants and methodologies of the individual counseling strategies, as well as practice these techniques with their classmates throughout the semester. Effective communication skills will be examined and students will become familiar with the application these techniques to their present lives and future career paths. |
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| 302-17P |
Chinese Medical Terminology (8) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| This is a continue course of Chinese medical terminology, students will continue to learn basic dianogues, reading and writing as grade 3 level in Chinese language as well learn Chinese medical terms such as names of Chinese herbs, Formulas and Acupoints to help students understand TCM. Student will start to read small to intermediate paragraphs of Chinese medicine literatures with assistance of dictionary. |
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| 303-18P |
First Aid & CPR 16 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 2 Yrs Postsecondary |
| This course offers standard training for certification in Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Special emphasis on blood-borne diseases, puncture complications including pneumothorax, broken needles, anaphylactic shock (allergies), and fainting. |
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| 303-19P |
Chinese Medical Terminology (9) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 302-17PA |
| This is a continue course of Chinese medical terminology, students will continue to learn basic dianogues, reading and writing as grade 3 level in Chinese language as well learn Chinese medical terms such as names of Chinese herbs, Formulas and Acupoints to help students understand TCM. Student will start to read small to intermediate paragraphs of Chinese medicine literatures.. |
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| 401-20P |
Chinese Medical Terminology (10) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 303-19PA |
| This is a continue course of Chinese medical terminology, students will continue to learn basic dianogues, reading and writing as grade 3 level in Chinese language as well learn Chinese medical terms such as names of Chinese herbs, Formulas and Acupoints to help students understand TCM. Student will start to read small to intermediate paragraphs of Chinese medicine literatures with assistance of dictionary. |
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| 402-21P |
Acupuncture/TCM Research and Methodology 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 302-3AT |
| This course will introduce students with the most recent research work on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Basic research concepts and special characters of the Acupuncture and TCM research models will be introduced |
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| 402-22P |
Practice Management & Development (2) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 301-14PA |
| This course is designed to give the CITCM graduate the tools needed to create and manage their successful practice. It includes the systemization and structuring of their practice, understanding balance sheets, basic accounting needs, team creation, and marketing. This course uses the fruits of the practice philosophy course as the foundation for launching the creation of each individual’s practice. Its goal is to allow the CITCM and each future practitioner to successfully give their gifts and contribute to the healing of this planet. |
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| 402-23P |
Chinese Medical Terminology (11) 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 401-20PA |
| This is a continue course of Chinese medical terminology, students will continue to learn basic dianogues, reading and writing as grade 4 level in Chinese language as well learn Chinese medical terms such as names of Chinese herbs, Formulas and Acupoints to help students understand TCM. Student will start to read intermediate paragraphs of Chinese medicine literatures with assistance of dictionary. |
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| Clinical Strategies Courses |
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| 103-1CS |
Clinical Strategies(1) Syndrome Differentiation 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 101-2TF, 102-1AT |
| In TCM clinic practice, accurate differentiation of syndrome is the key for success, Clinical Strategie is a seris modules that that desinged as a online toruing course which take students steps by steps to learn accurate clinical diagnosis through large volumes of cases studies. In Clinical Stragegies (1), Students will learn analysising symptoms using patterns learned in syndrome differentiation. Variaties of cases related to exterior pathogen invasion, Qi, blood and body fluid disorders will be discussed in this module. |
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| 201-2CS |
Clinical Strategies(2) Syndrome Differentiation 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 103-1CS |
| Clinical Strategies (2) is a continue course for practicing accurate clinical diagnosis and syndrome differentiation. Variaties of cases related to Zang Fu disorders will be discussed in this module. |
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| 202-3CS |
Clinical Strategies(3) Acu/Herbal Prescription 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 201-2CS |
| Clinical Strategies (3) takes studnets to the next level of learning clincal stragegies from case studies. This course will leads students from a accurate syndrome differentiation towards point selectiongs as well as herbal selections for the related clinical cases. These practice allows studnets to learn acupoints and herbs from case studies which assist students to learn and apply theories to clinical practice . |
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| 203-4CS |
Clinical Strategies(4) Acu/Herbal Prescription 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 202-3CS |
| Clinical Strategies (4) is a continue course of Clinical Strategies (3). It takes studnets to the next level of learning clincal stragegies from case studies. This course will leads students from a accurate syndrome differentiation towards point selectiongs as well as herbal and fomular selections for the related clinical cases. These practice allows studnets to learn acupoints and herbs from case studies which assist students to learn and apply theories to clinical practice. |
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| 301-5CS |
Clinical Strategies(5) TCM Internal Medicine 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 203-4CS |
| Clinical Strategies (5) takes studnets to the next level of learning clincal stragegies from case studies. This course provieds more cases fo studies to apply knowledge learned in TCM internal medicine. Stragieges such as differentiate treating acute first, then treat chronic second, treat the branch or treat the root principles will be discussed along with the case practice. Students will also practice on selecting of fomulars and modifications of formulas based on each individual conditions. Cases will be focoused on cardiovascular, respiratory, psychological conditions in Clinical Strategies (5). |
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| 302-6CS |
Clinical Strategies(6) TCM Internal Medicine 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 301-5CS |
| Clinical Strategies (6) is a contigue course of Clinical Strategies (5). This course will leads students move to the next level of clinical strategy study. This course provieds more cases for studies to apply knowledge learned in TCM internal medicine. Stragieges such as differentiate treating acute first, then treat chronic second, treat the branch or treat the root principles will be discussed along with the case practice. Students will also practice on selecting of fomulars and modifications of formulas based on each individual conditions. Cases will be focoused on digestive, urinary, reproductive disorders, as well as muscular and joint conditions in Clinical Strategies (5). |
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| 303-7CS |
Clinical Strategies(7) TCM Gynecology 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 302-6CS |
| This course emphasizes gynecological diseases that are common in North America. In this course, students can refer to their knowledge in acupuncture and Chinese herbs. |
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| 401-8CS |
Clinical Strategies(8) TCM Miscellaneous 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 401-8CS |
| This course will teach students how TCM treats stubborn, strange and lingering diseases which are usually very difficult to treat by western medicine. Also students will be given more diverse methods or strategies of TCM which will be beneficial in the clinical practice in the future. |
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| 402-9CS |
Clinical Strategies(9) TCM Miscellaneous 30 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 401-8CS |
| This course continues to teach students how TCM treats stubborn, strange and lingering diseases which are usually very difficult to treat by western medicine. Also students will be given more diverse methods or strategies of TCM which will be beneficial in the clinical practice in the future. |
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| Clinical Observation Courses |
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| 102-1CO |
Clinical Observation 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 101-2TF, 101-2AC |
| After learning some basic TCM theory, students will go to the clinic to observe the practice of acupuncture. During observation the students will become familiar with the steps for assessment and treatment of patients. As well, students will have exercises to apply the basic knowledge learned in the clinic. |
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| 103-2CO |
Clinical Observation 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 102-1CO |
| Students will start to how to collect clinic information from patients using four diagnositic methods, student will start learn tongue and pulse diagnosis, go through intake form with patients, and ask patient the related questions to obtain clinic information for assisting diagnosis. |
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| Clinical Assistance Courses |
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| 201-1CA |
Clinical Assistance 60 Hrs |
| Co-requisites: 103-2CO |
| Entering the second trimester of clinic assistance, students will continue to assist practitioners in the clinic, positioning the patients, applying moxibustion, cupping, heating lamps, withdrawing needles, and so on. Students will also continue to learn the whole process of assessment and treatment. Students will start to take histories from patients and practicing diagnosis and differentiation of syndromes. |
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| 202-2CA |
Clinical Assistance 60 Hrs |
| Co-requisites: 201-1CA |
| During clinic assistance, students will be asked to give help to the practitioners in the clinic, such as position the patients, apply moxibustion, cupping, heating lamp, withdraw needles, and so on. Students will also continue to learn the whole process of assessment and treatment. |
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| Clinical Practice Courses |
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| 203-1CA |
Clinical Practice 60 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 202-2CA |
| This is the initial period of clinical practice, studnets are focus on learning anf familarlize the steps and process, of patient interview, consultation, diagnosis, and treatment. |
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| 301-2CP |
Clinical Practice 90 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 203-1CA |
| In the third year clinical practicum the students will start internships, Interns will practice under supervision for the following: interviewing patients, applying the four diagnostic techniques to collect patient information, differentiation, treatment planning, and giving an acupuncture prescription and finishing the treatment. Proper diet and lifestyle recommendation will also be included. |
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| 302-3CP |
Clinical Practice 90 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 301-2CP |
| In the second trimester of the third year clinical practicum the students will continue internships. Interns will practice under supervision for the following: interviewing patients, applying the four diagnostic techniques to collect patient information, differentiation, and treatment planning, giving an acupuncture prescription and finishing the treatment. Proper diet and lifestyle recommendation will also be included. |
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| 303-4CP |
Clinical Practice 90 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 302-3CP |
| In the third trimester of third year clinical practicum the students will continue to internships. Interns will practice under supervision for the following: interviewing patients, applying the four diagnostic techniques to collect patient information, differentiation, and treatment planning, and giving an acupuncture prescription and finishing the treatment. Proper diet and lifestyle recommendation will also be included |
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| 401-5CP |
Clinical Practice 150 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 303-4CP |
| Interns will practice under supervision for the following: interviewing patients, applying the four diagnostic techniques to collect patient information, differentiation, and treatment planning, and giving an acupuncture prescription and finishing the treatment. Proper diet and lifestyle recommendation will also be included. In the fourth year clinical practicum, students will have some focus on applying herbal treatments, starting from prescribing pattern herbs and gradually giving individualized modified herbal prescriptions. |
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| 402-6CP |
Clinical Practice 150 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 401-5CP |
| Interns will practice under supervision for the following: interviewing patients, applying the four diagnostic techniques to collect patient information, differentiation, and treatment planning, giving an acupuncture prescription and finishing the treatment. Proper diet and lifestyle recommendation will also be included. In the fourth year clinical practicum, students will be have some focus on applying herbal treatments, starting from prescribing pattern herbs and gradually giving individualized modified herbal prescriptions. |
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| 403-7CP |
Practicum in China or On-Site 350 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 401-5CP |
| The last trimester of clinical practicum, a study trip will be arranged for students to go to China and work in a Traditional Chinese medicine hospital as an intern. Study there will include clinical practice, case studies and lectures from very experienced doctors on a variety of topics. Student’s who choose not to go to China, will continue to practice in the student clinic or to work under the supervision of a local qualified practitioner |
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| 501-8CP |
Practicum in China 1200 Hrs |
| Prerequisites: 401-5CP |
| The ten months of clinical practicum, students till go to China and work in a Traditional Chinese medicine hospital as an intern. Study there will include clinical practice, case studies and lectures from very experienced doctors on a variety of topics. Students will have oppertulity to work in both inpatient and outpatient department. In the inpatient department, studnets will learn more detailed patient assisment and analize patient conditions and consult with sinior doctors from both TCM and westerm medicine point of view. With in this ten months, student will rotate in different department to learn a large variety of different diseases. |
