WESTERN MEDICINE

MEDICAL CELL BIOLOGY

Medical Cell biology is the fundamental knowledge of Biomedicine. In this course, Students will learn the components of the Cell such as cell wall, nucleus, cytoskeleton, and their structure and function.

PHYSIOLOGY I

Physiology is one of the most important courses in the foundation of biomedicine. In physiology, students learn the function of blood and the circulatory system, the respiratory and digestive systems, the urinary system, the reproductive system, the vascular system, lymphatic capillary, endocrine system, the immune system and nervous system.

PATHLOGY

This course explores the concepts of adaptation, tissue injury and the inflammatory response. It covers pathologies of the joints and the skin and their relevance to massage therapy. This course is also a review of the anatomy of the organ system, continuing with detailed functioning of the organs, including Digestive system, Respiratory system, Urinary system, cardiovascular system Lymphatic system and Endocrine, and so on.

DIAGNOSTIC OF BIOMEDICINE I, II

Diagnosing a disease condition is one of the most fundamental knowledge and skill of clinical medicine, and is the forerunner to the appropriate treatment of the disease and its prevention. It is a very important clinical training course. Students will learn the development process of signs and symptoms in disease conditions, clinical manifestations, diagnostic characteristics and differential diagnosis at part one. In addition to the theoretical aspects, this course will also provide clinical training to students on physical examination techniques, including by auscultation, by tapping and palpating different parts of the body. Students will learn to write medical history and the specific diagnostic tests for certain diseases. This course sets the foundation for clinical practice. at part two, students will interfere in clinical testing.

WESTERN INTERNAL MEDICINE I-II

This is an important clinical course on diseases in Western Internal Medicine. As the scope of Internal Medicine is so wide, closely linked to many of the fundamental theories in medicine, it is deemed as the foundation for other specialties to build on. Students will learn about the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical manifestations, differential diagnoses, conventional treatment methods and preventive measures on some of the commonly encountered diseases in Internal Medicine. This course plays an important role in the future clinical practice of students.

WESTERN MEDICINE DISEASE

In this course, students will continue to study the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical manifestations, differential diagnoses, and treatment methods on some of the commonly encountered diseases in Surgery, Gynecology and Pediatrics. This would enrich the students´ general medical knowledge and will be of great use in their clinical practice.

COMMUNICATION IN ACUPUNCTURE

The definition of behavior and attitude of empathy, objectivity and professionalism, general models of human balance. The basic process of relationship-building, communication techniques, helping behavior, emotions, ethics, characterization of various mental disorders (paranoia, schizophrenia, antisocial behavior, limits, suicide ...) to adopt attitudes in different situations, limits personal and professional resources.

CLINIC MANAGEMENT

Legal aspects, stages of starting a business, business plan, advertising, bookkeeping, customer focus and client relations.

HYGIENE AND ASEPSIS IN ACUPUNCTURE

Microbiology: relationship between host and micro-organism; pathogens and infectious diseases; epidemiology; general bacteriology mycology, parasitology and virology; general antimicrobial control; regulation of bio-medical waste, general immunology; disorders of the immune system; application of concepts of hygiene therapist and instruments; practical lab work on Asepsis, hygiene, sterilization and disinfection.

CLINICAL TRAINING AND INTERNSHIP

Clinical Training and Internship are a series of intern courses which is very helpful at improving students´ clinical ability. Student will cope with various clinical tasks under the instruction of lecturers or qualified practitioner. The clinical training they receive will gradually enable them to provide appropriate and effective acupuncture treatment and Tuina therapy in a proficient manner, preparing them to become qualified TCM practitioners.

CLINICAL TRAINING

Course I, II

This course is conducted in a clinic setting where students get the first opportunity to see how TCM theory and practice are combined and applied to clinical practice. A scheduled patient is questioned, examined, diagnosed and treated by the instructor. Students observe all aspects involved in treating patients as a TCM professional, including history taking, physical examination, differentiation and diagnosis as well as treatment. A general discussion of the patient's case is conducted following the treatment. Students also learn and practice history taking, record keeping and general clinical procedures during these classes.

Course III, IV

The second level of clinical observation is conducted in the teaching clinic where students are paired with interns to observe the entire process of clinical practice. Students participate in history taking, writing clinical records, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Course V & VI, Course VII

This stage of clinical training provides students with the opportunity to assist in and become familiar with all aspects of acupuncture/TCM. The students assist interns by performing history taking, charting, cupping, and other non-invasive acupuncture techniques under close supervision. Students are also required to assist in completing the treatments, booking future appointments, receiving payments, filling herbal prescriptions and giving patients instructions as to the preparation and usage of herbal remedies.

Intership I-IV

Internship: I-IV in the clinic, study and practical training are refined by treating real patients in a clinical internship. Internship is not the beginning of the study at CTCMPC, it is the culmination. Textbook cases become living, breathing human beings: human beings with both mental and physical needs, pain, discomfort, and concerns. Interns apply skill and compassion with knowledge, confidence, and self-esteem developed in the classroom. Students are taught to develop and maintain the highest standards of professionalism and responsibility. Closely supervised in the first few months of internship, interns are always expected to think independently and to present diagnoses and treatment plans for review and critique.
Activities include the taking and recording of case history, formulation of diagnoses, treatment plans and prognoses and the implementation of treatment for a wide variety of individual patients. Interns must utilize the appropriate forms of treatment, which may include acupuncture, herbs or tuina massage. Interns are also involved with general clinical maintenance and management.
Selected interns may participate in research, community service and public promotion. The TSTCM is often approached to provide information or to participate in public services. Interns, usually accompanied by a school representative, will have the opportunity to participate in these events such as the Total Health Show, Whole Life Expo and other Wellness Fairs.

ADVANCED COURSE ON THE COMBINED USE OF TCM AND WESTERN MEDICINE

This advanced course is designed for graduating students taking their clinical internship, and for graduates whom TCM professionals. This course takes the students to a higher professional level and more advanced clinical skill. Student will pick a type of disease or systemic disorder and use all aspects of TCM and Western Medicine for in depth study and research. For example; combining the use of TCM and Western Medicine to treat cancer or neurological disorders. Student will apply TCM and Western Medicine theories philosophies, and other resources in the research to find the synergistic effect of their combined use. In this learning process, students will be exposed to new breakthroughs in TCM and Western Medicine researches. This course will be offered at the Beijing Capital University of Medical Science and affiliated hospitals.