Medical History
WM 230 - 2 units - 30 hours
This course provides a survey of the history and development of both the western medical system as well as acupuncture and oriental medicine, including major historical events and their impact on the development of medical paradigm in the East and the West.
Prerequisites: None |
| Bio-statistics& Research Methods
WM 370 - 1 unit - 15 hours
This course introduces students to research and evidence based medicine, knowledge and critique of research methods, knowledge of the academic peer review process and basic skills in bio-statistics.
Prerequisites: Western Medical Terminology
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| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid
WM 381 - 0.5 units - 8 hours
This is an eight hour certification course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid at the BCLS Class C level, which includes adult, child and infant CPR and first aid. CPR certification is required before a student is allowed to proceed to practice internship training in the Clinic.
Prerequisite: None |
| Clean Needle Technique
WM 382 - 0.5 units - 7 hours
This course provides training in asepsis and clean needle procedures in acupuncture practice. Clean needle technique certification is required before a student is allowed to proceed to practice internship training in the Clinic.
Prerequisite: Acupuncture Technique I |
| Professional Development
WM 410 - 1 unit - 15 hours
This course consists of a series of projects/assignments, culminating in a capstone project/thesis in the fourth year. The objective is to prepare students with the necessary skills to effectively communicate with their patients and the general public, and to possess the necessary skills to continue to expand their knowledge as licensed practitioners.
Prerequisites: None |
| Public Health in TCM
WM 420 - 2 units - 30 hours
This course provides training in the principles of public health, including public and community health and disease prevention, public health education, public health alert and a survey of communicable diseases, disease epidemiology and treatment of chemical dependency.
Prerequisite: Clinic Theater I, II, III, Pathophysiology I, II |
| Laws, Ethics & Practice Management
WM 430 - 3 units - 45 hours
This course presents the legal and ethical issues of the health practitioner, with special emphasis on the laws and regulations governing the practice of acupuncture in California, including the relevant OSHA and HIPAA requirements. The course will also present a study of the business aspects of a healthcare practice, including marketing and advertising, strategic and financial planning, maintenance of records, billing procedures, legal responsibilities and related topics.
Prerequisites: Clinic Theater I, II, III |
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