ATD 618 - Seminar 3

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisites: ATD 524 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course will help the student gain a deeper understanding of case study skills necessary to become a TCM clinical practitioner. The student will be guided through case study, case analysis and pattern differentiation as utilized in clinical practice as preparation for integrating material from the entire curriculum into the clinical setting. Case presentations and clinical skills utilizing a problem based learning format using TCM principles and evidence-informed clinical practice skills are emphasized. The focus of the case studies for this course is mental/emotional disorders, patterns associated with emotional disorders, and the impact of emotional issues in the acupuncture clinic. In addition, the student will gain a basic understanding of the ethical and counseling issues surrounding licensed practice in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Offered: Fall Semester