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Graduate School Of Oriental Medicine - Courses

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Acupuncture Program (BPS/MS)

This 145 credit, nine trimester program leads to a Bachelor of Professional Studies/Master of Science degree in Health Science/Acupuncture. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCCAOM Acupuncture certification exams which are recognized by New York State for licensure in Acupunture.

Year I - 48 credits/870 Hours

Trimester I - 14 or 21 credits/255 or 375 Hours
Surface Anatomy 4
Fundamental Theory of Oriental Medicine 3
Channels & Points I 4
Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine 2
Introduction to Physical Arts 1
Anatomy & Physiology I (IF NECESSARY) (4)

Chemistry for the Health Sciences (IF NECESSARY)

 (3)
Trimester II - 16 or 20 credits/285 or 360 Hours
Boichemistry 3
OM Diagnostic Methods 3
OM Pattern ID, Pathomechanisms & Treatment Principles I 3
Channels & Points II 4
Asian Bodywork I (Amma/Shiatsu/Tuina) 2
Physical Arts I 1

Anatomy & Physiology II (IF NECESSARY)

 4
Trimester III - 18 credits/330 Hours
Neurology 3
Pathophysiology I 3
OM Pattern ID, Pathomechanisms & Treatment Principles II 3
Channels & Points III 4
OM Palpatory Assessment 2
Asian Bodywork II (Amma/Shiatsu/Tui Na) 2

Physical Arts II

 1

Year II - 52 credits/990 Hours

Trimester IV - 18 credits/345 Hours
Western Nutrition 3
Pathophysiology II 3
TCM Internal Medicine I 3
Acupuncture Techniques I 2
Acupuncture Points Review 2
Introduction to Clinic 2
Clinic Grand Rounds I 2

Physical Arts III

 1
Trimester V - 17 credits/300 Hours
TCM Internal Medicine II 3
Medical Microbiology & Immunology 4
Patient Assessment I 3
Health Psychology 3
Acupuncture Techniques II & New Methods 2

Clinic Grand Rounds II

 2
Trimester VI - 17 credits/345 Hours
Patient Assessment II 4
Medical Ethics 2
Eastern Nutrition 2
TCM Gynecology & Male Reproductive Disorders 3
Clinical Skills Review 1
Clinic Assistantship 3
Acupuncture Technique III (Microsystems) 2

-- Clinic Entrance Exam --

Year III - 45 credits/975 Hours

Trimester VII - 16 credits/345 Hours
Pharmacology 3
Internal Medicine I 3
Japanese Acupuncture Diagnostic Methods 2
Acupuncture Clinic I 6

Clinical Analysis & Case Histories I

 2
Trimester VIII - 16 credits/345 Hours
Internal Medicine II 3
Research Data & Methodology 3
Japanese Acupuncture Techniques 2
Acupuncture Clinic II 6

Clinical Analysis & Case Histories II

 2
Trimester IX - 13 credits/285 Hours
Elective 3
Practice Management 2
Acupuncture Clinic III 6
Clinical Analysis & Case Histories III 2
-- Clinic Exit Exam --
Total credits 145

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Oriental Medicine Program (BPS/MS)

The Oriental Medicine program is a 185 credit, ten trimester program. Upon completion, graduates receive a Bachelor of Professional Studies/Master of Science degree in Health Science/Oriental Medicine. They are eligible to sit for the NCCAOM certification exams in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine which are recognized by New York State for licensure in Acupuncture.

Year I - 54 credits

Trimester I - 14 or 21 credits/255 or 375 Hours
Surface Anatomy 4
Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine 2
Fundamental Theory of Oriental Medicine 3
Channels & Points I 4
Introduction to Physical Arts 1
Anatomy & Physiology I (IF NECESSARY) (4)

Chemistry for the Health Sciences (IF NECESSARY)

 (3)
Trimester II - 19 or 23 credits/330 or 405 Hours
Biochemistry 3
OM Diagnostic Methods 3
Channels & Points II 4
OM Pattern ID, Pathomechanisms & Treatment Principles I 3
Chinese Materia Medica I 3
Asian Bodywork I (Amma/Shiatsu/Tuina) 2
Physical Arts I 1

Anatomy & Physiology II (IF NECESSARY)

 (4)
Trimester III - 21 credits/375 Hours
Neurology 3
OM Pattern ID, Pathomechanisms & Treatment Principles II 3
Pathophysiology I 3
Channels & Points III 4
OM Palpatory Assessment 2
Chinese Materia Medica II 3
Asian Bodywork (Amma/Shiatsu/Tui Na) 2

Physical Arts II

 1

Year II - 61 credits

Trimester IV - 21 credits/390 Hours
Western Nutrition 3
Pathophysiology II 3
TCM Internal Medicine I 3
Acupuncture Techniques I 2
Acupuncture Points Review 2
Chinese Materia Medica III 3
Introduction to Clinic 2
Clinic Grand Rounds I 2

Physical Arts III

 1
Trimester V - 20 credits/345 Hours
TCM Internal Medicine II 3
Medical Microbiology & Immunology 3
Patient Assessment I 4
Health Psychology 3
Acupuncture Techniques II & New Methods 2
Chinese Herbal Formulas I 3

Clinic Grand Rounds II

 2
Trimester VI - 20 credits/390 Hours
Patient Assessment II 4
Medical Ethics 2
Eastern Nutrition 2
TCM Gynecology & Male Reproductive Disorders 3
Clinical Skills Review 1
Chinese Herbal Formulas II 3
Clinic Assistantship 3
Acupuncture Technique III (Microsystems) 2

-- Clinic Entrance Exam --

Year III - 53 credits

Trimester VII - 17 credits/345 Hours
Pharmacology 3
Internal Medicine I 3
Clinical Analysis & Case Histories I 2
Chinese Herbal Formulas III 3
Oriental Medicine Clinic I 6
Trimester VIII - 20 credits/390 Hours
Internal Medicine II 3
Clinical Application of Herbs I 3
Research Data & Methodology 3
Shang Han Lun 3
Oriental Medicine Clinic II 6

Clinical Analysis & Case Histories II

 2
Trimester IX - 16 credits/330 Hours
Practice Management 2
Elective 3
Clinical Application of Herbs II 3
Oriental Medicine Clinic III 6

Clinical Analysis & Case Histories III

 2

Year IV - 17 credits


Trimester X - 17 credits/345
Clinical Application of Herbs III 3
Pharmacognosy & Toxicology 3
Oriental Medicine Clinic IV 6
Clinical Analysis & Case Histories IV 2
Wen Bing Xue 3

-- Clinic Exit Exam --
Total credits 185

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Electives

The list of general electives covers a variety of subjects, giving students the opportunity to expand their knowledge in areas of interest. Students are responsible for signing up for elective courses as they choose, but must complete the required number of elective hours in their program prior to graduation.

Japanese Acupunctue Diagnosis (elective for OM only) 2
Japanese Acupunctue Technique (elective for OM only) 2
AC/OM Clinical Perceptorship 2
Pharmacy Assistantship 1
Herbal Preceptorship 2
Patents Herbs 3
Terminal Herbal Competency 2
Clinical Nutrition I 3
Clinical Nutrition II 3
Western Herbs and Supplements 3
Philosophy & History of Medicine 2
TCM Classics 3
Traumatology & Orthopedics 3
Management & Prevention of Accidents 3
TCM Rejuvenation 3
Terminal Acupuncture Competency 2

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