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THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE

AC 400 FUNDAMENTALS OF MERIDIAN THEORY (3units/ 30 hours)
A survey of the theory and practice of traditional oriental Meridian theory, channels, branches. Prerequisite: None

AC 402 MERIDIAN THEORY I (3units/ 30 hours)
Students will learn how to describe and locate each of the points along the Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine and Conception channels, their branches, and collaterals in the human body. The class will also discuss channel theory including information on the pathways, collaterals, divergents, and luo-connections.
Prerequisite: None

AC 404 MERIDIAN THEORY II (3units/ 30 hours)
Students will learn how to describe and locate each of the points along the Urinary Bladder, Kidney Pericardium, Triple Burner, Gallbladder and Liver and Governing channels. The class will also discuss channel theory including information on the pathways, collaterals, divergents, and luo-connections.
Prerequisite: None

AC 406 MERIDIAN THEORY III (3units/ 30 hours)
A study of the location and anatomical structures at each of the points along the Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine and Conception channels, their branches, and collaterals in the human body.
Prerequisite: None

AC 408 MERIDIAN THEORY IV (3units/ 30 hours)
A study of the location and anatomical structures at each of the points along the Urinary Bladder, Kidney Pericardium, Triple Burner, Gallbladder and Liver and Governing channels.
Prerequisite: None

AC 410 SURVEY OF MERIDIAN THEORY (3units/ 30 hours)
In depth study of Meridian theory: the distribution of channels, branches, and collaterals in the human body, including their physiological function, pathological changes and interrelationships with all internal organs.
Prerequisite: AC 402, AC 404, AC 406, AC 408

AC 412 ACUPUNCTURE I (3units/ 30 hours)
Students will analyze the physiological function, pathological changes and interrelationships of each acupuncture point along the Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine and conception channels.
Prerequisite: AC 406, AC 408

AC 414 ACUPUNCTURE II (3units/ 30 hours)
Students will analyze the physiological function, pathological changes and interrelationships of each acupuncture point along the Urinary Bladder, Kidney Pericardium, Triple Burner, Gallbladder and Liver and Governing channels.
Prerequisite: AC 406, AC 408

AC 416 ACUPUNCTURE III (3units/ 30 hours)
Students will practice acupuncture needle insertion on points along the Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine and Conception channels.
Students will also have practice with different types of needles and their care, sterile technique and related modalities such as cupping, moxa, gua sha, and cutaneous needles. Students will also learn basic state laws regarding acupuncture practice.
Prerequisite: AC 406, AC 408

AC 418 ACUPUNCTURE IV (3units/ 30 hours)
Students will practice acupuncture needle insertion on points along the Urinary Bladder, Kidney Pericardium, Triple Burner, Gallbladder and Liver and Governing channels.
Students will also have practice with different types of needles and their care, sterile technique and related modalities such as cupping, moxa, gua sha, and cutaneous needles. Students will also learn basic state laws regarding acupuncture practice.
Prerequisite: AC 406, AC 408

AC 420 CLINICAL POINT SELECTION (3 units/30 hours)
Through the use of case studies, students will learn how to create an acupuncture treatment plan and the selection of appropriate acupuncture points to treat many common diseases.
Prerequisite: AC 410, AC 412, AC 414

AC 422 CLINICAL ACUPUNCTURE I (3 units/30 hours)
In depth study of Korean and Chinese Traditional Acupuncture Theory and Practice. Includes the study of scalp and auricular acupuncture theory and application.
Prerequisite: AC 412, AC 414, AC 416, AC 418,

AC 424 CLINICAL ACUPUNCTURE II (3 units/30 hours)
In depth study of Korean and Chinese Traditional Acupuncture Theory and Practice. Includes the study of scalp and auricular acupuncture theory and application.
Prerequisite: AC 412, AC 414, AC 416, AC 418,

AC 426 TUINA I (3 units/ 30 hours)
Tuina is a massotherapy to treat diseases and traumatic injuries. The course will cover theoretical foundation for Tuina, basic principles based on Yin, Yang, Qi, Blood and Internal Organs. The course will also teach students how to apply different types of treatment to different symptoms.
Prerequisite: AC 410, AC 412, AC 414, AC 416, AC 418,

AC 428 TUINA II (3 units/ 30 hours)
Continuation of AC 426. The course will expand on the foundations in Tuina I to apply a larger variety of treatments to address different conditions.
Prerequisite: AC 410, AC 412, AC 414, AC 416, AC 418,

AC 430 REFLEXOLOGY (3 units/30 hours)
Basic principles and techniques of hand and foot reflex bodywork.
Prerequisites: None

AC 432 QI GONG (3 units/ 30 hours)
The course will cover the basic principles of qi gong, the concept of Nei Gong and the eight movements of “Fung Hung Gong”, a set of exercises combining movement, meditation and breath to direct and strengthen qi.
Prerequisite: None

AC 434 TAI JI QUAN (3 units/ 30hours)
The course covers Chinese system of movement and meditation of Tai Ji Quan, which was designed to maintain good health and longevity by promoting free flow of Qi.
Prerequisite: None

AC 436 ADVANCED ACUPUNCTURE ANATOMY (3 units/ 30hours)
Lectures and demonstrations, with practice sessions, of the techniques of acupuncture, including Clean Needle Technique, sterile technique, use of disposable needles, insertion, sedation, tonification, and removal of needles, etc. The course also covers emergencies, moxibustion, cupping, electro acupuncture, scalp and auricular techniques and self-needling.
Prerequisite: AC 416, AC 418

AC 438 MODERN ACUPUNCTURE (3 units/ 30hours)
In depth study of modern Korean and Chinese acupuncture theory and practice.
Prerequisite: AC 410, AC 412, AC 414

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