Advanced
*Traditional Chinese Medicine
Gain knowledge of the concepts and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Overview
This introductory course explores Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, including assessment and principles of treatment. The objective is to develop an understanding of this system and its components to further the knowledge of the body from a holistic perspective.
15 Videos
13 Lessons + Introduction
13 Quizzes
1.5+ Hours of Video Content
Final Exam
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Certificate of Completion
3 Month Access to the Herbal Village
Description
Syllabus
Learning Outcomes
Instructors
Description
Description
This introductory course explores Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, including assessment and principles of treatment. The objective is to develop an understanding of this system and its components to further the knowledge of the body from a holistic perspective.
Is this course for me?
This course is for those that wish to develop their knowledge of TCM therory, including assessment and treatment methods. It is bundled as part of the Master Herbalist Diploma Program or may be taken on it’s own.
Syllabus
Syllabus
Credits: 130 Classroom Hours
Course Introduction || 1 Video
Lesson One – Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine || 1 Video
• What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
• The Benefits of Learning TCM
• The Role of the Practitioner
• Origins of Chinese Medicine
• The Four Classics of Chinese Medicine
• TCM Today
Lesson Two – The Theories of Yin and Yang || 1 Video
• History of Yin & Yang
• What is Yin & Yang?
• Four Laws of Yin and Yang
• Yin and Yang in Anatomy
• Yin and Yang in Physiology
• Yin and Yang in Disease
• Treatments for Disease in Relation to Yin and Yang
Lesson Three – The Vital Substances: Qi, Blood, Body Fluids, Essence & the Mind || 1 Video
• Qi
• Blood – xuè
• Body Fluids – Jīn yè
• Essence – Jīng
• Mind – Shén
Lesson Four – The Five Elements Wǔ Xíng || 1 Video
• Basic Qualities of the Five Elements
• The Four Cycles of the Five Elements
• Organs and Meridians
• The Five Elements Chart
• The Five Elements and Seasonal Attunement
Lesson Five – Organ Physiology, Zàng Xiàng Part 1 || 1 Video
• The Functions of Yin Organs – Zàng
• The Lungs, Fèi
• The Spleen, Pí
• The Heart, Xīn
• The Kidneys, Shén
• The Pericardium, Xīn Bāo
• The Liver, Gān
Lesson Six – Organ Physiology, Zàng Xiàng Part 2 || 1 Video
• The Functions of Yang Organs – Fǔ
• The Large Intestine, Dà Cháng
• The Stomach, Wèi
• The Small Intestine, Xiǎo Cháng
• The Urinary Bladder, Páng Guāng
• Triple Burner, Sān Jiāo
• The Gallbladder, Dǎn
• The Extraordinary Organs, Qí Héng Zhī Fǔ
Lesson Seven – The Meridians, Jīng Luò || 1 Video
• What are Meridians
• The 12 Regular Meridians
• The 12 Regular Meridian Functions & Location
• The 8 Extraordinary Meridians, Qí Jīng Bā Mài
• Working with the Meridians
Lesson Eight – Causes of Disease || 1 Video
• External Causes of Disease
• Internal Causes of Disease
• Other Causes of Disease
Lesson Nine – Organ Pattern Identification Part 1 || 1 Video
• Heart Patterns
• Lung Patterns
• Spleen Patterns
• Kidney Patterns
• Liver Patterns
Lesson Ten – Organ Pattern Identification Part 2: The Yang Organs || 1 Video • Stomach Patterns
• Small Intestine Patterns
• Large Intestine Patterns
• Gallbladder Patterns
• Urinary Bladder Patterns
Lesson Eleven – Identification of Patterns, Bian Zheng || 1 Video
• The Eight Principles
• Interior and Exterior
• Cold and Heat
• Deficiency and Excess
• Yin and Yang
• Patterns of Blood Disease
• Qi and Blood Patterns
• Patterns of Body Fluids Disease
• Six Channel Pattern Identification
• Four Levels Pattern Identification
• Exogenous Pathogenic Factor Pattern Identification
Lesson Twelve – The Four Examinations || 1 Video
• Observation: Visual Examination
• Audio-Olfaction Examination
• Inquiry
• Palpation Examination
• 29 Classic Pulse Characteristics – Quick Reference Chart
Lesson Thirteen – Principles of Treatment || 2 Videos
• Treatment of the Root and Branch
• Tonifying Correct Qi (Zheng Qi) and Draining Pathogens
• Methods of Treatment
• Other Therapies
Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will gain an understanding of concepts such as: Qi; Yin and Yang; Eight Principles; Vital Substances, TCM organ physiology; and patterns, and disease theories and more. You will also learn the four examinations, including pulse and tongue, with the plan being to strengthen the your assessment skills.
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