JING LUO
(The Meridian System)
A detailed study of the complete meridian system:
functions, pathways and symptoms
Tendinomuscular meridians
Divergent meridians
Separate meridians
Luo meridians
Eight extraordinary meridians: ancient and modern use

LIU QI
(Six Divisions)
A detailed study
symptoms and interrelationships.

QI XUE JIN-YE
(Qi, Blood and Body Fluids)
A detailed study of the interrelationships and the pathology related to this subject.

ZANG FU
(The Organ System)
A detailed study of the pathology and functions.
The relationship between the Five Elements and the Triple Heater.

SAN JIAO
(Triple Heater)
Further study on the Three Heater and the Production of Energy.

FEVERS
(Progression of Fevers)
A further study of the Six Divisions.
Progression through the Six Divisions
Progression through the Four Stages
Progression through the Triple Heater
Hurt by Chill

METHODS OF TREATMENT
Needling
Theoretical and practical instruction in:
Types of needles
Needling Techniques
Sterilisation Procedure
Contra-indications
Moxibustion
Moxa Technique, its uses and contra-indications.
Cupping Technique, its uses and contra-indications.

SI JIAN
(The Four Methods of Diagnosis)
A detailed study of taking the case history.
Pulse Diagnosis - 28 qualities in theory and practice.
Tongue Diagnosis - Detailed study of the evaluation of the tongue body, coating and areas in theory and practice.
Body Diagnosis - A detailed study of all areas of the body, e.g. posture, spine, including the awareness of the patient's skin temperature, tensions, tissues, etc.
These techniques will be observed and practised in the College Clinic, further enhancing the student's knowledge and practical skills.

TIAN GAN DI ZHI - INTRODUCTION TO STEMS AND BRANCHES
Chi, Li, Shu, Qian, 4 ementaions, 5 elements, tonification/sedation, Great movements, 10 heavenly stems, 12 earthly branches.

PRACTIONER DEVELOPMENT
Professional and personal development skills including reflective practice, self-evaluation, independent learning. A reflective portfolio of the increasing amount of clinic experience is kept and learning is primarily through class based discussion groups and activities.

PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT
Introductory studies to the use of case histories.

Emergency acupuncture - shock, coma, fainting, sunstroke, drowning.
Infectious diseases - common cold, whooping cough, mumps, measles, influenza.
Head - headaches, migraine, trigeminal and other neuralgias, facial paralysis, vertigo, neck problems.
Ear - deafness, tinnitus and otitis media.
Eye - glaucoma, cataract, disturbed vision, conjunctivitis.
Nose - blocked nose, rhinitis, chronic catarrh, sinusitis, epistaxis.
Mouth - ulcers, gingivitis, bad breath, toothache.
Throat - tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sore throat.
BI syndrome - arthritis and rheumatism.
Wei syndrome - paralysis.
Treatment of pain.

Clinical Training
At first students observe the practitioner at work, gaining valuable experience in the many varied diagnostic skills in Oriental medicine:
pulse taking | tongue diagnosis | body diagnosis | interviewing | listening, etc. These days are allocated to the students by the Clinic Manager and full guidance is given beforehand. All clinical training is conducted in-house at the College Teaching Clinic.

Practical Days
During practical days (semesters 4 and 5) students are given the opportunity to take responsibility for the treatment of a patient. Small groups of students will see three patients in a day, giving ample time to take a full case history, to make subsequent diagnosis, to formulate and carry out an appropriate treatment. Each individual step of this process is fully supervised.

Point Location
Learning the location, functions and qualities of all the remaining acupuncture points relating to both the main and also the deeper meridian system.
Revision of all points, Extra points, First Aid points, Ear points.

Supervised Pulse Diagnosis
Learning and recognition of all 28 qualities. Within the Clinical Studies module and during clinic observation sessions, students learn to recognise the pulse qualities and develop their sensitivity in the art of pulse diagnosis.

Year 1 (Semester 2) Year 2 (Semester 3)

Western Physiology
Integrated study of physiology of the following body systems:

Orthodox Pathology
Analysis of common disorders, differential diagnosis, orthodox treatment methods, use of orthodox drugs and their possible side effects covering: