An in-depth presentation of the primary methods of diagnosis-reading the tongue, pulse and face, plus verbal questioning. Also serves as an introduction to case analysis.
1: Format for Interviewing a Client; Case Analysis
2-5: Verbal Questioning; Differential Diagnosis; Signs and Symptoms; Observation - Tongue, Pulse and Face
Herbal Therapies for Organ Dysfunction Part 2 (16 hours)
Herbal therapies for the six major classifications of organ dysfunctions are presented: Lungs, Spleen, Liver, Heart, Kidney and Gynecological. Guidebook to Chinese Herbal Formulas is provided and used with this class.
Clinical Case Studies and Where Do I Go From Here? (12 hours)
Selected case studies from the Residence Clinical Classes that illustrate the process of interviewing clients, developing a diagnosis and formulating herbal remedies. There are no notes, CEU's or PDA's awarded for these Clinical Case Studies; just a Review Exam.
Where Do I Go From Here?
A discussion of career opportunities and requirements, how to use the Institute for ongoing education and support, ways to continue your study at home, and beginning to set up your practice.