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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ORIENTAL MEDICINE

The ancient and dynamic healthcare modality known as oriental medicine is both an art and science. Becoming a competent and confident practitioner is a multifaceted process that involves understanding theoretical concepts, learning by doing, practice, and working closely with seasoned practitioners. The course offerings in the Bachelor Of Science In Oriental Medicine are designed

  • To introduce philosophically-based Asian Medical Science and the Western scientific approach
  • To establish a 3rd system of medicine, a combination of Eastern and Western Medicine
  • To the develop Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture through more recondite academic study in theories and practical application of scholarship integrating theory with

Bachelor Of Science In Oriental Medicine Admissions
Minimum educational requirements are a High School diploma from a state-approved or regionally or nationally accredited institution or equivalent.

Bachelor Of Science In Oriental Medicine Program Description
All course work in this degree program is prescriptive.

 
Units
Hours

General Education Curriculum

60 units

600 hrs

Western Clinical Science Courses    
WS-227 Human Anatomy
4 units
40 hrs
WS-228 Human Anatomy Lab
2 units
20 hrs
WS-229 Human Anatomy
4 units
40 hrs
WS-230 Human Anatomy Lab
2 units
20 hrs
WS-231 Nutrition & Vitamins
2 units
20 hrs
WS-240 Pathology
4 units
40 hrs
WS-241 Pathology
4 units
40 hrs
WS-245 History of Medicine
2 units
20 hrs
WS-246 Medical Terminology
2 units
20 hrs
WS-250 Clinical Sciences
4 units
40 hrs
WS-251 Clinical Medicine
4 units
40 hrs
WS-255 Western Pharmacology
4 units
40 hrs
WS-260 Practice Management
2 units
20 hrs
WS-265 C.P.R.
1 units
10 hrs
Total Western Clinical Science:
41 units
410 hrs
     
Acupuncture Courses    
AC-310 Acupuncture Anatomy & Physiology
4 units
40 hrs
AC-311 Acupuncture Anatomy & Physiology
4 units
40 hrs
AC-315 Beginning Acupuncture (Meridian/Point)
4 units
40 hrs
AC-316 Intermediate Acupuncture Techniques
4 units
40 hrs
AC-330 Beginning Acupuncture Techniques
4 units
40 hrs
AC-335 Acupressure/Tuina Techniques
1 units
10 hrs
AC-340 Ethics Relating to the Practice of Acupuncture
1 units
10 hrs
Total Acupuncture:
22 units
220 hrs
     
Oriental Medicine Courses    
OM-410 History & Philosophy of Oriental Medicine
3 units
30 hrs
OM-420 Principles of Oriental Medicine
3 units
30 hrs
OM-421 Principles of Oriental Medicine
3 units
30 hrs
OM-422 Principles of Oriental Medicine
3 units
30 hrs
OM-460 Breathing Techniques (Qi - Gong)
2 units
20 hrs
OM-461 Traditional Oriental Exercise (Tai - Qi)
2 units
20 hrs
Total Oriental Medicine:
16 units
160 hrs

   
Herbology Courses    
HB-510 Principles of Herbology
3 units
30 hrs
HB-520 Herbology
3 units
30 hrs
HB-521 Herbology
3 units
30 hrs
HB-522 Herbology
3 units
30 hrs
HB-530 Herbal Formulas
3 units
30 hrs
HB-531 Herbal Formulas
3 units
30 hrs
HB-532 Herbal Formulas
3 units
30 hrs
HB-545 Herbal Pharmacy
3 units
30 hrs
Total Herbology:
24 units
240 hrs
     
Clinical Training Courses    
CL-610 Clinical Observation
5 units
50 hrs
CL-611 Clinical Observation
5 units
50 hrs
CL-12 Clinical Observation
7 units
70 hrs
CL-20 Clinical Internship
15 units
150 hrs
CL-21 Clinical Internship
15 units
150 hrs
Total Clinical Training:
46 units
460 hrs
     
Bachelor Of Science In Oriental Medicine Program Total:
210 units
2100 hrs

   

Bachelor Of Science In Oriental Medicine Graduation Requirements

  • Student must complete 210-quarter units of credit. One (1) quarter unit is ten (10) contact hours for ten weeks. Total contact hours: Two thousand one hundred (2100) hours.
  • Satisfactory completion (C average or better) of all required course work over twelve (12) quarters time (approximately thirty-six months chronological time).
  • Students must apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
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