Prerequisites: Acupuncture Point Location 1 & 2, Acupuncture Treatment Strategy, Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Diagnostic Analysis in Chinese Medicine, Needling Techniques 1 & 2, TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2

Corequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1

The first of a two-course laboratory sequence in point location. Students learn acupuncture points one channel at a time, focusing on location techniques designed to ensure maximum accuracy in various body regions and various body types. The Point Location sequence is taught in an interactive manner with visually-assisted demonstrations led by the instructor, coordinated group exercises, and supervised hands-on location with student pairs.

Prerequisite: Acupuncture Point Location 1, Anatomy and Physiology 1
Corequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 2

The second course of a two-course laboratory sequence in point location. Students complete the meridian-by-meridian location of points begun in Acupuncture Point Location 1, and go on to locate Extra Points. To consolidate their knowledge, students re-examine locations of groups of major points based on specific anatomical regions, classical category, and general function.

Prerequisites: Accessory Techniques, Acupuncture Clinical Medicine 1-3, Acupuncture Point Location 1 & 2, Acupuncture Treatment Strategy, Advanced Needling, Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Clinic Internship (300 hours), Clinical Observation (100 hours), Diagnostic Analysis in Chinese Medicine, Introduction to Ethics in Health Care, Interactive Skills, Needling Anatomy 1 & 2, Needling Techniques 1 & 2, Musculoskeletal Treatment, Pathophysiology 1 & 2, Pre-Clinical Workshop, Tui Na, TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2, Western Clinical Medicine 1-3, Western Medical Screening 1 & 2

This class emphasizes clinical problem-solving skills. Lectures and other learning experiences allow students to improve areas of weakness, consolidate clinical skills, integrate knowledge from the various disciplines of the program, and achieve their fullest potential before graduation.

Prerequisites: Acupuncture Point Location 1 & 2, TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2

Students explore the classical theories of meridian and point function and apply these concepts within the framework of modern Chinese clinical experience, assembling point prescriptions for specific symptoms and TCM patterns.

Prerequisites: Accessory Techniques, Acupuncture Point Location 1 & 2, Acupuncture Treatment Strategy, Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Diagnostic Analysis in Chinese Medicine, Needling Anatomy 1 & 2, TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2, Medical Asepsis and Risk Management for Acupuncturists, Needling Techniques 1 & 2.

This class is the first course in a two-course sequence concerning the anatomy and physiology of the human body, from a systems-based biomedical perspective. Students will learn the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, integumentary systems and sensory organs. The laboratory experience will enhance student understanding of surface anatomy, in order to facilitate the study of point location. The laboratory experience may include observation of human cadavers.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1

Corequisite: Clinical Internship

Students participate in a variety of special topic seminars and programs (e.g. advanced diagnosis, publich health, nuerological studies, etc). Students take the clinic seminars as scheduled during the Trimester 5 to Trimester 8 terms.

Corequisite: Clinical Internship

Students participate in a variety of special topic seminars and programs (e.g. advanced diagnosis, publich health, nuerological studies, etc). Students take the clinic seminars as scheduled during the Trimester 5 to Trimester 8 terms.

Corequisite: Clinical Internship

Students participate in a variety of special topic seminars and programs (e.g. advanced diagnosis, publich health, nuerological studies, etc). Students take the clinic seminars as scheduled during the Trimester 5 to Trimester 8 terms.

Corequisite: Clinical Internship

Students participate in a variety of special topic seminars and programs (e.g. advanced diagnosis, publich health, nuerological studies, etc). Students take the clinic seminars as scheduled during the Trimester 5 to Trimester 8 terms.

Prerequisites: Accessory Techniques, Acupuncture Point Location 1 & 2, Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Introduction to Ethics in Health Care, Diagnostic Analysis in Chinese Medicine, Interactive Skills, Needling Anatomy 1 & 2, Needling Techniques 1 & 2, Western Medical Screening 1, Pathophysiology 1 & 2, Pre-Clinical Workshop, TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2, passing scores on all pre-clinical entrance examinations
Corequisite: Western Medical Screening 2 and a minimum of 60 hours of clinic observation

Under direct supervision of a licensed clinical faculty supervisor, interns perform patient interviews, assessment, treatment-planning, treatment, and outcome evaluation in both the on-campus clinics as well as off-site clinics. Students are required to do at least one clinic shift in an off-site clinic. Oriental medicine students are required to do at least one clinic shift (60 hours) of herbal internship.

Prerequisite: Same as ACL5040 Clinical Internship

This course is taken in the final term of the acupuncture only course of study in order to complete the clinic hours required to graduate.

Prerequisite: Same as ACL5040 Clinic Internship

This course is taken in the final two terms of the Oriental Medicine course of study in order to complete the clinic hours required to graduate.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1, TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1

In the beginning of their clinical education, students are required to observe supervisors, senior interns, and graduates caring for patients in the school’s teaching clinics. Once they have become familiar with the operations of the clinics, observers are asked to provide assistance with general clinical tasks. Observation in later trimesters may be completed at pre-approved outside clinical locations. Students may not observe other students who are at a lower level of study.

This course will train students to respond to, assess and manage cardiac and respiratory emergencies using basic life support skills and autonomic external defibrillation.

Prerequisite: TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2

This course continues the study of the Four Examinations. Focusing on inquiry, and in-depth analysis of signs and symptoms is undertaken with an emphasis on the development of diagnostic skills.

This course uses a blended approach of classroom and online presentations and activities to introduce students to the basic principles of evidence-informed practice (EIP). EIP is an approach that integrates clinical findings, patient preferences, research and clinical experience (all important types of evidence) into the process of health care delivery. Students learn the strengths and limitations of each element of the model and how to use them together to enhance clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

Prerequisites: Herbal Formulas and Strategies 1 & 2, Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica 1 & 2

Students explore the classic works of Chinese herbal medicine, such as the Shang Han Lun and the Jin Gui Yao Lue.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica 1 & 2, Herbal Formulas and Strategies 1 & 2

This class is the first course in a two-course sequence providing a foundation for the clinical practice of Chinese herbal medicine. Students learn the Chinese method of analyzing disease and determining treatment by the differential diagnosis of main presenting symptoms in internal medicine. Case studies are presented to reinforce lecture material.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica 1 & 2, Herbal Formulas and Strategies 1 & 2, Herbal Clinical Medicine 1

This class is the second course in a two-course sequence providing a foundation for the clinical practice of Chinese herbal medicine in non-internal medicine.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica 1 & 2, Herbal Formulas and Strategies 1 & 2, Herbal Clinical Medicine 1 & 2

Students build on the skills they have developed throughout their herbal program and learn the details of operating a working herbal dispensary.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica 1 & 2

Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica 1, Herbal Formulas and Strategies 1

This class is the second course in a two-course sequence concerning the principles of classical herbal formulation and therapeutic functions.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica 1 & 2, Herbal Formulas and Strategies 1 & 2, Herbal Clinical Medicine 1 & 2

This class is designed to consolidate the knowledge acquired in earlier herbal classes and to extend the student’s mastery of Chinese herbal medicine to include the finer points of diagnosis, formulation and modification. Students will learn to construct treatment plans for complicated, difficult or unusual cases, while focusing on their individual learning needs.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Ethics in Health Care

This experiential course emphasizes development of positive patient-practitioner interaction, listening and communication skills.

Students become familiar with the unique clinical and theoretical features that characterize the field of Chinese herbology. Subjects include botanical and pharmacological taxonomy and nomenclature, with a brief introduction to traditional Chinese analysis of herb function.

Students learn to use the dictionary, to count, to speak simple phrases, to recognize characters for numbers and to recognize basic Chinese medical vocabulary. The tones and pronunciation of spoken Chinese and the formation of written characters are introduced.

This course will introduce students to basic principles in medical ethics, specifically pertaining to appropriate behavior within the therapeutic relationship, the NCCAOM code of ethics and the Minnesota legal statues governing Oriental medicine practice in this state.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine

This class is the first course in a two-course sequence examining the major single herbs of the Chinese herbal pharmacopoeia. Students learn the flavor, Qi, actions, clinical indications, dosage and contraindications of the major herbs used in modern clinical practice.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica 1

This class is the second course of a two-course sequence examining single herbs.

This class is designed to establish a training and performance standard for the safe application of acupuncture. Students learn the basic standards of care for acupuncture in the United States, including the principles and practice of Clean Needle Technique and the modern process of risk management. Emphasis is placed on achieving consistency with the aseptic standards recognized by modern biomedicine.

Students will learn general medical terminology (including basic Latin and Greek roots, prefixes and suffixes) to identify, define and communicate terms related to the diagnosis, pathology and treatment of the major human body systems. Competencies are developed through online lesson modules, tests, discussion board questions and written assignments.

Prerequisites: Acupuncture Point Location 1 & 2, Accessory Techniques, Acupuncture Treatment Strategy, Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Diagnostic Analysis in Chinese Medicine, Medical Asepsis and Risk Management for Acupuncturists, Needling Anatomy 1 & 2, Needling Techniques 1 & 2, TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2, Tui Na

Students learn and apply treatment strategies synthesizing acupuncture and Tui Na for common musculoskeletal disorders. Emphasis is placed on developing Chinese treatment principles for specific orthopedic problems.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2

This class is the first course in a two-course sequence studying the cross-sectional anatomy of the body as it relates to the position of specific acupuncture points. Special attention is paid to those points located over organs, arteries or other sensitive tissues that may be at specific risk during the needling process of the upper and lower extremities. Observation of human cadavers is required during the laboratory experience.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Needling Anatomy 1

This class is the second in a two-course sequence studying the cross-sectional anatomy of the body as it relates to specific acupuncture points. Special attention is paid to those points whose underlying anatomy may be at specific risk during the needling process of the head, sclap, auricles, throat, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and posterior back (cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral) regions of the body. Observation of human cadavers is required during the laboratory experience.

Prerequisite: Acupuncture Point Location 1 & 2, Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2, Medical Asepsis and Risk Management for Acupuncturists
Corequisite: Needling Anatomy 1

This class is the first course of a two-course laboratory sequence training students in the needling of major points of the body. Students practice needle insertion on the most common treatment points. Emphasis is placed on refinement of point location skills and development of special insertion and manipulation techniques.

Prerequisite: Acupuncture Point Location 1 & 2, Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Medical Asepsis and Risk Management for Acupuncturists, Needling Anatomy 1, Needling Techniques 1, TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2
Corequisite: Needling Anatomy 2

This class is the second course of a two-course laboratory sequence training students in the needling of major points of the body. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in increasingly sophisticated needling techniques.

Prerequisites: Acupuncture Point Location 1 & 2, Acupuncture Treatment Strategy, Diagnostic Analysis in Chinese Medicine, TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2

Students become familiar with this famous medical classic and have the opportunity to review Chinese medical theory and its origins in the context of the greater underlying philosophy and world view of ancient China .

This course provides students with a foundational understanding of Western nutritional and dietary principles. Students are introduced to macro- and micro-nutrients, supplements, popular diets and their clinical applications. They also examine the principles for the promotion of health, wellness and longevity through diet.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2

This class is the first course in a two-course sequence concerning disease processes of the body. Students will compare and contrast normative and pathological states, including indications and symptomology. Topics covered in this course include health vs. disease states, inflammation, neoplasia, platelet disorders, red blood cell disorders and white blood cell disorders.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Pathophysiology 1

This class is the second course in a two-course sequence concerning disease processes of the body. Topics covered in this course include the biology of infectious agents, infectious disease, HIV/AIDS and dermatology.

Students learn the rationale for pharmacological intervention for selected drugs, the use of drug information sources, proper interaction with the patient and their provider, recognition of adverse drug reactions and drug abuse, and the basic principles of pharmacology and toxicology in humans. Guest lecturers will explore the clinical issues that arise when herbal medicine is co-administered with Western medications and herbal supplements, with a special focus on the risk of harmful interactions. In addition, the course will explore the phytochemistry of select substances and how this may impact dose delivery and product quality.

The first of a two-course sequence, this class provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to open and manage a practice. Practice Management 1 focuses on the process of managing the complete customer (patient) cycle beginning with building a clear presence in the marketplace, based on the practitioner's interest and skills, on through the cycle of service to patients. Includes front-office functions.

Prerequisites: Practice Management 1

The second of a two-course sequence, this class provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to open and manage a practice. This course may include a variety of lecturers, each of whom has experience in particular aspects of practice management. Practice Management 2 focuses on planning and completing the tasks and information needed to go through the start-up process. Students will complete a business plan for their proposed practice.

Prerequisites: Accessory Techniques, Acupuncture Point Location 1 & 2, Acupuncture Treatment Strategy, Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Diagnostic Analysis in Chinese Medicine, Needling Anatomy 1, Pathophysiology 1, TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2
Corequisites: Needling Anatomy 2, Pathophysiology 2, Western Medical Screening 1

This course ensures that students have the diagnostic acumen and communication skills necessary to begin supervised Clinic Internship. A strong emphasis is placed on patient interviewing. Teaching techniques may include role-playing, modeling and simulation exercises. In addition, students are trained in clinical procedures and protocols followed in the University clinical system. These protocols include charting and record-keeping, confidentiality requirements and crisis management. Comprehensive written and practical examinations are included and passage of both examinations is required prior to beginning supervised Clinical Internship.

This course presents the classical practice of Tai Ji in the context of health care. Students learn basic movements and exercises directed toward awareness and development of Qi. The goal is to help the students achieve a state of equanimity and balance in their personal lives as well as their work with patients.

This course introduces students to the basic ideas that form the framework of Oriental medical thought, including the theories of Yin-Yang, the Five Phases, the vital bodily substances and the functions of the Zang-Fu organs. The students then apply this knowledge to the study of pathology, including the Three Causes, the Eight Parameters, the Six Qi, and disorders of Qi, blood, and body fluids. In addition, students begin the study of organ patterns, covering Lung and Spleen patterns.

Prerequisite: TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1

This course is a continuation of TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1. Students will complete the study of organ patterns begun in TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 and move on to study Febrile Disease, including Cold and Warm Disease theories. Finally, students will begin the study of the Four Examinations, covering Observation, Listening, Smelling and Palpating.

Prerequisite: TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2

The properties of specific foods are studied according to Oriental therapeutic principles. Different approaches to food therapy are examined. Methods of preparing foods and their influence on therapeutic actions of foods are explored. Dietary recommendations are given for various patterns of disharmony. Students learn how to prepare a selection of therapeutic recipes.

Prerequisites: Acupuncture Point Location 1 & 2, Acupuncture Treatment Strategy, Anatomy and Physiology
1 & 2, TCM Pathology and Diagnosis 1 & 2

Students learn the principles and techniques of Chinese manual therapy via lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice. Focus is placed on developing skill in the most basic manipulation techniques used in Tui Na.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Pathophysiology 1 & 2, Western Medical Screening 1 & 2

This class is one of a four-course sequence in the study of major health conditions and their pathogenic mechanisms as defined by Western biomedicine. Particular attention is paid to conditions with a high risk of significant adverse outcomes for which effective Western treatments are available and to serious conditions requiring physician referral. Topics covered in this course include orthopedics, cardiology and pulmonology.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Pathophysiology 1 & 2, Western Medical Screening 1 & 2

This class is one of a four-course sequence in the study of major health conditions and their pathogenic mechanisms as defined by Western biomedicine.  Learners will continue developing an understanding of Western clinical medicine by studying selected health conditions of patients from special populations. Topics covered in this course include women's health (obstetrics, gynecology), infant and
children's health, and men's health.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Pathophysiology 1 & 2, Western Medical Screening 1 & 2

This class is one of a four-course sequence in the study of major health conditions and their pathogenic mechanisms as defined by Western biomedicine. Topics covered in this course include gastrointestinal disorders, endocrinology and men's urogenital disorders.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Pathophysiology 1 & 2, Western Medical Screening 1 & 2

This class is one of a course in a four-course sequence in the study of major health conditions and their pathogenic mechanisms as defined by Western biomedicine. Topics in this course include stroke, headache, upper motor neuron disorders, epilepsy and seizure disorders, and dementia.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Pathophysiology 1
Corequisite: Pathophysiology 2

This class is the first course in a two-course sequence concerning Western medical techniques for physical examination, health screening and care management. Students will learn to conduct a Western physical examination so that they may differentiate between and select those patients with potentially serious disorders who should be referred for emergency treatment or assessment by a Western physician. Additionally, students will be able to define and discuss medicolegal matters concerning their patients, including issues of patient confidentiality, consent, abandonment, negligence, assault and battery.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Pathophysiology 1 & 2, Western Medical Screening 1

This class is the second course in a two-course sequence concerning Western medical techniques for physical examination, health screening and care management. Students will learn to further differentiate between and select those patients with potentially serious disorders that should be referred for emergency treatment or assessment by a
Western physician. Additionally, students will be able to assess, recognize and make appropriate interventions to patients in the clinical setting that present with signs and symptoms of a serious or potentially life-threatening health condition which, under Minnesota acupuncture regulations, requires referral for Western medical evaluation and care. Students will also learn skills in order to communicate with other allied health care members regarding a patient’s condition (including making referrals, using appropriate
medical abbreviations and terminology) and demonstrate accurate charting practices, including documentation of a patient visit.