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COURSE DESCRIPTION – CLINICAL TRAINING

1207 C Clinic Observation and Evaluation I
Under the supervision and direction of the instructor, students observe licensed acupuncturists treating patientsin a clinic theater setting. This provides students with a clinical context that balances the intensely didactic and theory-oriented first and second year programs. 

90 hours, 3 credits, Prerequisites and Co-requisites: 1100-A, 1110-A, 1114-A
1307-C Clinic Observation and Evaluation II
In Clinic Observation II, students begin to make diagnoses and acupuncture prescriptions of the instructor’s patients, under the instructor’s supervision and direction. The licensed acupuncturist discusses the prescriptions with the students and compares to what treatment was actually provided.This is the second part of the 180 hours of observation, and students must pass a five-part examination must be passed before entering moving on to internship.

90 hours, 3 credits, Prerequisites and Co-requisites: 1212-H, 1214-A,1105-W, 1205-W, 1207-C
2107-C Clinic Internship
2207-C

2307-C

3107-C

3207-C

3307-C

 

 In the second phase of the clinical training program, the students will begin to apply the theory and methods they have learned in the classroom and during the Clinic Observation and Evaluation.. The three emphases of Clinic Internship will be the interaction between the student practitioner and the patient, the development of a responsible treatment plan, and the practical application of basic treatment skills and techniques. Students will also develop diagnostic skills and gain experience in syndrome identification and formula application. Students will discuss cases with classmates and with the instructor. Students will be assigned hours in accordance with their schedules. 

 

720 hours, 24 credits, Prerequisites: 1303-A, 1314-A, 1305-W, 1201-O, 1212-H, 1302-H, 2108-H, 1207-C, 1307-C, CNT*
Note: CNT* The Clean Needle Technique class is offered through CCAOM and made available to our students at various times. The Clean Needle Technique (CNT) course is a one-day program that includes a lecture, a demonstration, and written and practical examinations. The content of the CNT course provides a uniform standard of practice for acupuncture in the United States and is required before students may enroll in clinic internship.