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You begin learning acupuncture in the first trimester with the first of four classes in the Acupuncture Channels & Points series, which cover the jing-luo system of channels and vessels that transport qi in the body. You learn locations and functions of acupuncture points along the twelve regular channels and the Ren (Conception) and Du (Governing) extraordinary vessels, along with pathways, characteristics and functions of the regular channels, extraordinary vessels, muscle channels, divergent channels, and cutaneous regions.
In the second trimester, you begin learning the manual art of acupuncture in the first of three classes in the Acupuncture Techniques series. This series also covers moxibustion, cupping, spooning, warm needling, ear/scalp needling, through and through needling, and electrical stimulation. There is an emphasis on safety throughout.
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In the fourth trimester, you begin learning acupuncture treatment strategies in the first of the four-part Acupuncture Therapy series. You learn classic TCM point-selection strategies, Master Tong style acupuncture, extraordinary vessels, and a two-class series on Japanese Meridian Therapy—a style of acupuncture that emphasizes diagnosis and application of the Five Elements along with a more gentle and refined needling technique.
Beginning in the sixth trimester, you also learn classic TCM acupuncture approaches to treating different types of medical conditions in the four-class Oriental Clinical Medicine series. In the tenth trimester you review and test your acupuncture knowledge in the Advanced Case Studies and AOM Review classes.
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AC 101 Acupuncture Channels and Points I
AC 102 Acupuncture Channels and Points II
AC 103 Acupuncture Channels and Points III
AC 104 Acupuncture Channels and Points IV
AC 111 Acupuncture Techniques I
AC 112 Acupuncture Techniques II
AC 113 Acupuncture Techniques III
AC 201 Acupuncture Therapy I: TCM
AC 202 Acupuncture Therapy II: Extraordinary Vessels, Master Tong Points
AC 203–204 Acupuncture Therapy III, IV: Japanese Hari Acupuncture A, B
AC 101–104
Acupuncture Channels and Points I–IV
Students learn locations and functions of acupuncture points along the twelve regular channels and the Ren(Conception) and Du (Governing) extraordinary vessels, along with pathways, characteristics and functions of the regular channels, extraordinary vessels, muscle channels, divergent channels, and cutaneous regions. Also presented are concepts related to the five elements, yuan-source points, luo-connecting points, xi-cleft points, alarm points, shu-connecting points of the back, influential points, window of the sky points and ghost points.
AC 101
Acupuncture Channels and Points I
3 units; 3-hour lecture) Prerequisites: None.
Emphasis on acupuncture channel theory, and the Ren (Conception), Du(Governing), Lung, and Large Intestine channels.
AC 102
Acupuncture Channels and Points II
(3 units; 3-hour lecture) Prerequisites: AC 101.
Emphasis on Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine, and Urinary Bladder channels.
AC 103
Acupuncture Channels and Points III
(3 units; 3-hour lecture) Prerequisites: AC 101.
Emphasis on Kidney, Pericardium, Triple Burner, Gall Bladder and Liver channels.
AC 104
Acupuncture Channels and Points IV
(2 units; 2-hour lecture) Prerequisites: AC 101.
Emphasis on "extra points" outside of the regular channels. Students learn common extra points as well as micro-systems of the ear, scalp and hand, and some of Master Tong's special points.
AC 111–113
Acupuncture Techniques I–IV
Students learn the art and science of acupuncture techniques and other treatment modalities including moxibustion, cupping, spooning, and electrical stimulation, to further their development in the safe and efficacious application of Oriental Medicine.
AC 111
Acupuncture Techniques I
(2 units; 2-hour lecture) Prerequisites: None.
Introduction to fundamental theory, technical knowledge and skills essential to the practice of acupuncture and other modalities of Oriental Medicine. Includes principles of hygiene, disinfection and sterilization, Clean Needle Technique (asepsis), OSHA protocol and training, cautionary measures, contraindications, and the importance of informed consent. Students assemble their own travel kits, practice needle insertion and manipulation on eggplants, carrots and silicone, and learn traditional techniques of indirect and direct moxa, sliding cup techniques, seven-star needling and gua sha (spooning).
AC 112
Acupuncture Techniques II
(3 units; 3-hour lecture) Prerequisites: AC 111.
Emphasis on appropriate depth and direction of insertion, cautionary measures and contraindications for acupuncture points as referenced in Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Students practice self-needling and with partners. Students learn specific needling techniques from the classics (Yang Yi Zhou, Nei Jing), methods of tonification and sedation, as well as three-edged, cutaneous, intra-dermal, and electrical stimulation of needles and acupuncture points.
AC 113
Acupuncture Techniques III
(2.5 units; 2.5-hour lecture) Prerequisites: AC 112.
Advanced acupuncture techniques and needle manipulation skills. Students learn ear, scalp, warm-needle and through-and-through needling, and practice needling advanced points (UB1, St1, etc.).
AC 114
Acupuncture Techniques IV
(1 unit; 1-hour lecture) Prerequisites: AC 112.
Students continue to review and refine acupuncture techniques learned in AC 111-113, as well as additional techniques in Japanese-style acupuncture.
AC 201–204
Acupuncture Therapy I–IV
The variety of acupuncture therapies applied to effect change within the body is extremely rich and diverse given the 3,000 year history of the medicine. The Acupuncture Therapy series of courses seeks to impart knowledge that is useful and effective while also preparing students for the California Acupuncture Licensing Exam (CALE).
AC 201
Acupuncture Therapy I: TCM
(2 units; 2-hour lecture) Prerequisites: AC 101–103.
Students learn the clinical use many of the acupuncture point combinations referenced in Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Acupuncture point prescriptions are presented for various differential diagnoses and disease categories, as well as treatment points on the ear and scalp, and drug detoxification protocols.
AC 202
Acupuncture Therapy II:
Extraordinary Vessels, Master Tong Points
(1 units; 1-hour lecture) Prerequisite: AC 201.
Students learn the extraordinary vessels and their paired confluent points including clinical diagnosis and treatment. The second half expands upon the treatment system used by Master Tong, including point functions, locations, needling depths, combinations, and techniques.
AC 203–204
Acupuncture Therapy III, IV:
Japanese Hari Acupuncture A, B
(2 units; 2-hour lecture) These two courses taken in series. Prerequisite: AC 201.
Students learn the core tenets of Japanese hari acupuncture, featuring a highly sophisticated system of protocols and techniques that release stagnant conformations through subtle manipulations of the body's neuro-endocrine system. Magnets and ion pumping cords also discussed.
AC 230
Acupuncture Review & Comprehensive Exam
(1.5 units; 1.5-hour lecture) Prerequisite: AC 101–103; Corequisite: AC 201, AC 104
This review class features two comprehensive examinations covering material from the Channels & Points classes (AC 101–104) and Acupuncture Therapy I (AC 201). Passage of one of these comprehensive exams (>70%) is necessary for student progression into the Guided Practice portion of the clinical program.
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