Chinese Medical Theory
Distance Learning Course of 56 Lessons
Course Description
The course is designed to introduce you to Chinese Medical Theory. It is believed to be the first course aimed at understanding this subject without having to attend university or other full and part-time courses. In all, over 1250 different topics, in 57 lessons this course will grow into a valuable reference book for you to refer to as you practice.
About Chinese Medical Theory
The course is for anyone who is inquisitive about Chinese Medicine; Doctors and others in the medical field who would like to extend their knowledge; and all other therapists will find this a most beneficial course of study.
Tuition & Fees
1380.00 CAD
History of China both as a country and Medical
Anatomy and Physiology of the body in western medicine and oriental terms.
Five elements
Chi, Yin and Yang
Body fluids
Five types of energy
Zang Fu System
Six emotions
Six Pernicious influences
Eight pattern principles
Face diagnosis
Internal and external causes of disease
Diagnosis including all 27 pulse diagnosis patterns and more
Tongue diagnoses in full detail including many examples
Diagnosis by feeling, looking, asking in more detail.
Meridians: all acupoints explained with their position on the body including all acupoints on the Extraordinary Channels.
Following on from these are lessons on Treatments:
Aromatherapy
Astrology
Zen Shiatsu
Tao
Brief Herbal Medicine
Reflexology
Feng Shui
Diet
Qigong
I ching
Tui Na
Acupressure
Human Energy Field
Exercises
All of the above seen from a Chinese perspective.
All twelve of the organs explained in western and oriental terms and explanations of excess and deficiency patterns.
Chinese Medical Theory Certificate of Completion issued by eLearn Canada college.
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor’s role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
This course is an online course. With online study you have access to your entire course from the start of your studies. You can access your course materials, and submit all of your question papers to your personal tutor, online from anywhere in the World using your unique student account.
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependent upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 – 2 hours of study to complete each question paper. The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 336 hrs.
Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrollment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.