Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles for SCUHS

AAC304 – Acupuncture Meridians and Points III
Units: 3
This course covers the meridian theories and acupuncture points other than those covered in the courses of
Acupuncture & Points I and II. The material of this course includes the theories of the Twelve Divergent
Meridians, Fifteen Collaterals, Twelve Muscle Regions, and the Twelve Cutaneous Regions. The special
theories and therapeutic functions of the Extra Points, Head and Ear Acupuncture are included as well. There
is demonstration and practice of locating the extra points and ear points and measuring the head
acupuncture lines at class exercises.
Corequisites: AAN101
Restrictions: MAOM program only
AAC305 – Acupuncture Techniques II
Units: 2
This course is a continuation of Acupuncture Techniques I. Students will continue to practice needling
techniques under close supervision on the Kidney, Pericardium, Triple Energizer, Gallbladder, and Liver
Meridians. This course also covers the techniques of Reinforcing and Reducing manipulations and other
acupuncture therapeutic methods, i.e. Dermal Tacks, Head Acupuncture, Ear Acupuncture, Prickling (Blood
Letting), Cupping, Moxibustion, and Electro-acupuncture. Included in the course is also proper maintenance
and safety for all acupuncture equipment. Instructor’s demonstration and student’s hands-on practice under
supervision are the major part of learning in this course.
Prerequisites: AAC205
Corequisites: AAC102, AAC203
Restrictions: MAOM program only
AAC507 – Acupuncture Prescriptions I
Units: 3
This course involves the clinical aspect of acupuncture therapy in diseases or syndromes of various body
systems. At first, there is a discussion about the basic principles of point selection for clinical treatment. Then
the students will learn how to set up therapeutic plan and how to prescribe acupuncture points based on the
clinical diagnosis. There is also in‐depth discussion about modification of point selection according to
differential diagnosis of each clinical syndrome in Oriental medicine.
Prerequisites: AAC102, AAC203, AAC304, APP101, APP302, AAC205, AAC305, APP203
Restrictions: MAOM program only
AAC706 – Acupuncture Prescriptions II
Units: 3
This is a continuous course to Acupuncture Prescription I and involves the acupuncture prescriptions for the
clinical treatments of pain syndrome, gynecological disorders, pediatric diseases, dermatologic diseases, and
EENT diseases. There is in –depth discussion on the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, therapeutic plan, and
acupuncture prescription of each syndrome in Oriental medicine. This course also emphasizes on the
modification of acupuncture prescription or point selection based on the differential diagnosis.
Prerequisites: AAC102, AAC203, AAC304, AAC205, AAC305
Restrictions: MAOM program only
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