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.
Herbal Therapies for Organ Dysfunction Part 1 (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.
1, 2, 3: Disharmonies of the Lungs; Lung Ailments, External Wind Diseases
4, 5, 6: Spleen and Stomach Disharmonies; Abdominal and Digestive Disturbances
7, 8, 9: Liver Disharmonies; Problems Relating to Liver; Heat and Chi Stagnations
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.
A survey of the important herbs and formulas, emphasizing their properties and therapeutic uses. Includes terminology, methods of making teas, legal aspects of practicing herbology, and samples of over 60 herbs.
Introduction to Chinese Herbs; Terminology and Naming Systems, Properties, Taste, Functions; Categories of Herbs; Herbs and Formulas that Tonify Chi
Books and References for the Study of Chinese Herbology; Categories of Herbs; Herbs and Formulas that Regulate Chi; Additional Chi and Spleen Tonic Formulas; Legal Aspects of Practicing Herbology
Categories of Herbs; Herbs and Formulas that Regulate and Harmonize Liver Chi
Preparation of Formulas; Dosages; Methods of Making Teas; Herbs and Formulas that Tonify Blood
Classification of Herbal Formulas; Construction of Herbal Formulas; Herbs and Formulas for Regulating Blood
Herbs and Formulas for External Wind Cold (Colds/Flus)
Additional Herbs and Formulas for External Wind Cold
Herbs and Formulas for External Wind Heat (Colds/Flus)
The fundamental concepts of traditional Chinese medicine are presented, including causes of disease, patterns of disharmony, and an introduction to diagnostic methods including questioning the patient and reading the tongue and pulse. This course establishes the foundation for studying Chinese herbology.
1: Theory of Disease; Contrast of Eastern and Western Perspectives; Hot and Cold, Excess and Deficiency; Six Evils
2: The Functions of the Organs in Chinese Medicine; The Fundamental Processes of Chi, Blood and Body Fluids; The Emotions in Chinese Medicine
3: Chi, Blood, Yin and Yang; Introduction to the Pulses
4: Dysfunction of the Organs; Patterns of Disease; Guides and Charts to Studying Chinese Medicine
5: Introduction to Diagnosis; Procedures and Methods of Questioning; Tongue Diagnosis; Questions and Review
Includes a sample of the 155+ herbs taught in throughout the courses. These herb samples are included in Program One with purchase of Introduction to Chinese Herbology, Key Concepts and Therapeutic Principles.
Includes a sample of the 155+ herbs taught in throughout the courses. These herb samples are included in Program One with purchase of Introduction to Chinese Herbology, Key Concepts and Therapeutic Principles.
