Channels & Points 2

Students will study acupuncture points, the name and the number of each point, their location, their classification, and their therapeutic functions and clinical indications. Students will explore the significance of the Primary Channels and the Divergent Channel, the Collaterals Channel, the Sinew Channel and the Cutaneous region of each meridian will also be discussed.

Students start Level 2 clinical practice. It aims to provide the students with 50 hours of active participation in basic clinical procedures involved in the diagnosis and management of patients as an observer

During Level 2, students will be placed in the student clinic and are able to attend practice with approved external practitioners. This stage will provide them with an introduction to clinic and patient management, experience with pulse and tongue diagnosis, and herb handling.

1. Describe and explain the channels and points of the Urinary Bladder Channel, the Kidney Channel, the Pericardium Channel, the Gall Bladder Channel, the Liver Channel, and Eight Extra Channels; and critically evaluate the significance of the symptoms and signs associated with disorders of the Channels and Collaterals.
2. Describe and explain the theories of acupuncture points including name, number, general features (categories), location, and functions; and demonstrate competence in point location, palpation and appropriate needling technique for each point in the context of safe practice.
3. Demonstrate potential competency in problem-focused interview and examination, integrated diagnosis and pattern differentiation, and formation of treatment plans including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and formulas, herbal identification and dispensing, patient care, record keeping and clinic duties as a Level 1 observer in the clinic practice.
4. Describe and demonstrate compliance with Chinese Medicine Board of Australia’s policies, codes and guidelines to their practice, and awareness of the updated listing of restricted Chinese herbs in the clinic practice and Code of Conduct (including self-reflection, understanding and practicing within their own scope of practice, assuming responsibility and accept accountability for their own professional decisions, and identifying and explaining procedures for the appropriate reporting of adverse events and implementation of appropriate first aid measures when necessary) in the clinic practice.

Assessment 2: Clinical Assessment (30%)

Assessment 3: Final Examination (40%)

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