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Elective courses are scheduled regularly and the academic administration is working continually to ensure elective courses offered are of relevance to the curriculum and meet the mission and objectives of the educational program at Yo San University. Examples of recent elective courses include:
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| TCM Dermatology
EL 200 - 2 units - 30 hours
This course focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of common skin disorders arising from allergies, viral infections, autoimmune conditions and iatrogenic causes. The course includes preparation and use of Chinese herbal ointments, poultices and creams.
Prerequisites: TCM Internal Medicine I, II |
| Feng Shui
EL 250 - 2 units - 30 hours
This courses presents the Five Element style of Taoist art and science of living in harmony and balance with nature.
Prerequisites: None |
| Shen Disharmonies
EL 290 - 2 units - 30 hours
This course explores the "anatomy and physiology" of Shen/Spirit in diagnosis and treatment of physical, emotional and spiritual disharmonies by drawing on TCM classics and modern clinical experience. Emphasis is on cultivating Shen as an integral component of preventative medicine.
Prerequisites: TCM Diagnosis I & II |
| I Ching
EL 310 - 2 units - 30 hours
This is an introduction to basic knowledge of the I Ching, hexagram reading, I Ching philosophy and focuses on the relationship between the I Ching and traditional Chinese medicine.
Prerequisites: CM113 |
| Medical I Ching
EL311 - 2 Units - 30 Hours
This is an introduction to basic knowledge of the I Ching, hexagram reading, I Ching philosophy and focuses on the relationship between the I Ching and traditional Chinese medicine.
Prerequisites: CM113 |
| Facial Diagnosis Series 1,2,3,4
EL981,982,983,984 - 1.5 Units - 22.5 hours (each)
This is a four-part course leading to a Certificate in Mien Shiang (Facial Diagnosis) representing the 10 major facial features and their Five Element organ and emotional correspondences. Students will be taught how to recognize and diagnose conditions by examining markings and alterations on the face.
Prerequisites: None |
| TCM Endocrinology
EL312 - 2 units - 30 hours
This course focuses on TCM management for endocrine and metabolic disorders including thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, adrenal disorders, diabetes, hypoglycemia, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, disorders of male and female sexual glands, menopause and osteoporosis.
Prerequisites: CM301, CM302 |
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