Pharmacology

Students are also introduced to the theory and practice of CM dermatology and the unit includes the traditional and modern classification systems of dermatological disorders. The student will study the general features of physiology, pathology and diagnosis as applied to dermatology and etiology, diagnosis, differentiation and treatment. Students will learn to formulate CM herbal prescriptions for dermatology and select points for acupuncture or Moxibustion; and discuss the strengths and limitations of CM treatment. In addition, students will learn to advise clients with regard to lifestyle, and transmission and infection control.

The consideration of Australia’s multi-cultural and multi-racial context and how this may affect the practice of CM Pediatrics and CM Dermatology practice will be explored. The desire to achieve excellence in the practice of acupuncture and to contribute to improving both the quality of life of patients and the wellbeing of the community and the environment will be a key feature in the teaching and learning of this unit.

1. Critically discuss and analyse the physiology, development, pathogenesis, nursing care, cautions and contraindications for different stages of children in both WM and TCM perspectives.
2. Describe and critically review the classification and physiology of dermatology and pathogenesis, cautions and contraindications for dermatological disorders in both WM and TCM perspectives.
3. Critically integrate the methods of diagnosis, differentiation of syndromes and analysis of aetiology and pathogenesis for common paediatric and dermatological disorders in the TCM perspective, and demonstrate those competencies in case studies in clinical or simulated settings.
4. Select and develop appropriate TCM treatment approaches and prescriptions (including Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture/moxibustion, dietary management, lifestyle advice, prevention, and transmission and infection control) (additional tui-na and nursing care for paediatric cases) for the common paediatric and dermatological disorders for case studies in clinical or simulated settings.
5. Exercise judgment of the strengths and limitations of TCM treatment for common paediatric or dermatological disorders, with appreciation of the multi-cultural and multi-racial nature of the Australian community and how this may affect the practice of CM paediatrics and dermatology, and demonstrate the competence of inter-professional practice when necessary in studies to achieve excellence of practice in clinical or simulated settings.
6. Critically evaluate possible adverse reactions to TCM treatment, possible interactions between herbs and other medications, the appropriate management for an adverse event.

Assessment 2: Case Study Analysis (Dermatology) (30%)

Assessment 3: Final Examination (40%)

Flaws, B. (2006). A handbook of TCM paediatrics (2nd ed.). Boulder, CO: Blue Poppy Press.

Xu, Y., & Yi, S. (2004). Dermatology in traditional Chinese medicine. St. Albans: Donica Publishing.

Wang, Shouchuan.(2012). Pediatrics in Chinese Medicine: Beijing Peoples Medical Publishing House.

Scott, J., & Barlow, T. (1999). Acupuncture in the treatment of children (3rd ed.). Seattle, WA: Eastland Press.

Shen, D., Wang, N., & Wu, H. (2007). Manual of dermatology in Chinese medicine. Seattle: Eastland Press.