Chinese Medical Theory
Chinese Medical Theory
About the Chinese Medical Theory Certificate
The course will familiarise learners with concepts like anatomy and physiology derived from Western medicine, but also notions of chi (qi), yin and yang, emotions, disease and diagnosis, healing. After these basic principles, you can continue with a deeper understanding of aromatherapy, astrology, acupuncture, brief herbal medicine, human energy field and other treatment options. This Chinese medical theory course is built on the groundwork of more than 2,500 years of Chinese medical practice which includes various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage, exercise, and dietary treatment.
This course does not require any previous experience. The recommended 336 hours of study should suffice for students to gain a good overview of traditional Chinese medicine.
Who should study this course?
Amateur, student or qualified practitioner this course will take you through fundamental principles of natural medicine and how it interacts with the human body. It is perfect for anyone with an interest in natural medicine and Chinese treatments.
All you need is a way to access the study materials, an interest in Chinese medicine and the motivation to complete the coursework.
What happens after the course?
With this Chinese medical theory course, you can choose to continue your studies and delve deeper into a specific interest area, such as reflexology, or massage therapy with acupuncture.
After finishing your studies, you can continue to specialise in your area of interest, or you could complete the further studies required to apply for jobs like:
- Acupuncturist
- Reflexologist
- Massage Therapist
For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464
Modules
History of China both as a country and Medical
Anatomy and Physiology of the body in western medicine and oriental terms.
Five elements
Chi, Yin and Yang
Body fluids
Five types of energy
Zang Fu System
Six emotions
Six Pernicious influences
Eight pattern principles
Face diagnosis
Internal and external causes of disease
Diagnosis including all 27 pulse diagnosis patterns and more
Tongue diagnoses in full detail including many examples
Diagnosis by feeling, looking, asking in more detail.
Meridians: all acupoints explained with their position on the body including all acupoints on the Extraordinary Channels.
- Following on from these are lessons on Treatments:
Aromatherapy
Astrology
Zen Shiatsu
Tao
Brief Herbal Medicine
Reflexology
Feng Shui
Diet
Qigong
I ching
Tui Na
Acupressure
Human Energy Field
Exercises
- All of the above seen from a Chinese perspective.
All twelve of the organs explained in western and oriental terms and explanations of excess and deficiency patterns.
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Chinese Medical Theory.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
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Chinese Medical Theory
About the Chinese Medical Theory Certificate
The course will familiarise learners with concepts like anatomy and physiology derived from Western medicine, but also notions of chi (qi), yin and yang, emotions, disease and diagnosis, healing. After these basic principles, you can continue with a deeper understanding of aromatherapy, astrology, acupuncture, brief herbal medicine, human energy field and other treatment options. This Chinese medical theory course is built on the groundwork of more than 2,500 years of Chinese medical practice which includes various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage, exercise, and dietary treatment.
This course does not require any previous experience. The recommended 336 hours of study should suffice for students to gain a good overview of traditional Chinese medicine.
Who should study this course?
Amateur, student or qualified practitioner this course will take you through fundamental principles of natural medicine and how it interacts with the human body. It is perfect for anyone with an interest in natural medicine and Chinese treatments.
All you need is a way to access the study materials, an interest in Chinese medicine and the motivation to complete the coursework.
What happens after the course?
With this Chinese medical theory course, you can choose to continue your studies and delve deeper into a specific interest area, such as reflexology, or massage therapy with acupuncture.
After finishing your studies, you can continue to specialise in your area of interest, or you could complete the further studies required to apply for jobs like:
- Acupuncturist
- Reflexologist
- Massage Therapist
For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464
Modules
History of China both as a country and Medical
Anatomy and Physiology of the body in western medicine and oriental terms.
Five elements
Chi, Yin and Yang
Body fluids
Five types of energy
Zang Fu System
Six emotions
Six Pernicious influences
Eight pattern principles
Face diagnosis
Internal and external causes of disease
Diagnosis including all 27 pulse diagnosis patterns and more
Tongue diagnoses in full detail including many examples
Diagnosis by feeling, looking, asking in more detail.
Meridians: all acupoints explained with their position on the body including all acupoints on the Extraordinary Channels.
- Following on from these are lessons on Treatments:
Aromatherapy
Astrology
Zen Shiatsu
Tao
Brief Herbal Medicine
Reflexology
Feng Shui
Diet
Qigong
I ching
Tui Na
Acupressure
Human Energy Field
Exercises
- All of the above seen from a Chinese perspective.
All twelve of the organs explained in western and oriental terms and explanations of excess and deficiency patterns.
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Qualifications
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Chinese Medical Theory.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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