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Starting in the first trimester with the five-unit class in Traditional Oriental Medicine Theory, you become immersed in the vast world of this venerable medicine. This class functions as the cornerstone from which you build the foundation and structure of Oriental medicine. In the second and third trimesters, you receive in-depth training in Oriental medicine diagnosis, and begin to practice tongue & pulse diagnosis in your concurrent clinic observation classes.
After this, Oriental medicine theory & diagnosis is embedded into much of the rest of the curriculum, through case study and analysis both in didactic classes and in the clinic. In the sixth trimester you also study classic Chinese texts. Finally in the tenth trimester, you take AOM Review to help consolidate your knowledge and prepare you for the California Acupuncture Licensing Exam (CALE) and NCCAOM Certification Exam.
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OM 100
Traditional Oriental Medicine Theory
(5 units; 5-hour lecture) Prerequisites: None.
Students learn fundamental concepts of Oriental Medicine, including yin/yang theory, zang-fu organ theory, vital substances, qi transformation, five elements theory, causes of disease (internal & external); includes an introduction to diagnosis (looking, hearing/smelling, asking, feeling), and pattern identification (eight principles, qi/blood/body fluids, internal organ zang-fu). Also introduces herbal medicine and the different categories of herbs. Case studies are used to illustrate concepts.
OM 111–115
Qigong I–V
(Qigong I–IV: 1.0 unit each; 1.0-hour lecture | Qigong V: 0.5 unit; 0.5-hour lecture) Prerequisites: None.
Introduces experiential knowledge related to Oriental Medicine energetics and the concept of qi. Students learn exercises for health maintenance and imbalances, breathing exercises for organ detoxification, and how to be more centered and focused.
OM 120
Introduction to OM Chinese Language
(1 unit; 1-hour lecture) Prerequisites: None.
Introduction to basic Chinese Mandarin related to Oriental Medicine study and practice. Emphasis on hearing, speaking and writing in the Pinyin style of romanization using names of herbs, acupuncture points, and concepts related to Oriental Medicine.
OM 130
Oriental Medicine Bodywork
(1.5 units; 1.5-hour lecture) Prerequisites: None.
Students learn basic methods and principles of Shiatsu through hands-on practice for use as a treatment modality in clinical practice, as well as an introduction to myofascial release techniques.
OM 151–152
Oriental Medicine Diagnosis I, II
(3 units each; 3-hour lecture) Prerequisites: OM 100; Course series taken in sequence.
Students learn methods of examination (looking, hearing/smelling, asking, and feeling), with special emphasis on pulse palpation and tongue observation, to identify patterns of imbalance and make a differential Oriental medical diagnosis. Diagnostic patterns include eight principles, qi/blood/body fluids, internal organ zang-fu, pathogenic factors, five elements, acupuncture channel damage, six stages, four levels, and three burners. Case studies used to illustrate concepts.
OM 161-162
Classical Pulse Diagnosis I,II (elective)
(1 unit each; two 8-hour classes per unit) Prerequisites: OM 100; OM 151. Course series taken in sequence.
These elective courses are rooted in the classical literature and have very practical clinical applications. Skills obtained in both classes facilitate the ability to comfortably assess the pulse and to formulate effective treatments. In the treatment phase of both Pulse 1 & Pulse 2 students are encouraged to use the pulse as a beacon for discerning point selections. Appropriate acupuncture points are then utilized to engender healthy pulse characteristics. Upon completion students will be able to identify normal and anomalous pulse characteristics, confirm other learner’s findings and formulate effective treatments utilizing pulse-balancing therapeutics.
OM 161
Classical Pulse Diagnosis I (elective)
(1 unit; two 8-hour classes) Prerequisites: OM 100; OM 151. Course series taken in sequence.
Draws upon the Nan Jing, and focuses on: Proper finger placement, the normal pulse, seasonal attributes, archetypal qualities, correlating five depths with qi, blood and organ depths, elemental associations and anomalous states.
OM 162
Classical Pulse Diagnosis II (elective)
(1 unit; two 8-hour classes) Prerequisites: OM 161
Building on skills acquired in Classical Pulse Diagnosis I, eight extraordinary archetypes and pulse features are introduced. Potent Neo-classical pulse systems for assessing night time wei qi cycle, the day time wei qi, (six channels) and the elemental compass are revealed.
OM 201
Oriental Medicine Treatment Principles & Methods
(1.5 unit; 1.5-hour lecture) Prerequisites: OM 151–152; OH 201.
Students learn to clinically differentiate diagnostic syndromes in order to develop clear principles and methods of treatment in Oriental clinical medicine. Case studies are used consistently to illustrate concepts.
OM 220
Classic Texts
(1.5 units; 1.5-hour lecture) Prerequisites: OM 151–152.
Students learn a general overview and key concepts from some of the most important classic texts, including the Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Classic), Nan Jing (Classic of Difficulties), Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Diseases), Wen Bing (Treatise on Warm Diseases) and Jing Gui Yao Lui (Recipes from the Golden Cabinet).
OM 300
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Review
(2 units; 2-hour lecture)
Prerequisites: First nine trimesters of the full-time AIMC Berkeley academic program.
Review of the field of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with the emphasis on preparation for the AIMC Berkeley Comprehensive Exit Exam, California Acupuncture Licensing Exam (CALE), and NCCAOM certification exams. Test-taking skills developed and honed through consistent practice.
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