CURRICULUM OUTLINE FOR

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

 Preface
Traditional Chinese Medicine possesses a unique theoretical system,rich clinical
experience and exellent clinical effects.it has made great contributions to the health of
mankind.either now or future,based on its own potential,TCM will play an
increasingly important role in promoting the development of a world medicine,an
more attention of peoples in the world.more and more international friends are
interested in TCM and they are studying and practicing TCM throughout the world.in
order to overcome the study barrier and to help the teacher to teach TCM correctly,we
are eager for a TCM instructor outline.
This outline is based on the medical textbook for international students, mainly
made for the internal students ,it is designed by the teaching and researching group of
Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The teaching content of Traditional Chinese Medicine includes five parts :basic
theory of TCM ,diagnostics of TCM ,Chinese medica and formulas of TCM,the
meridian-collaterals and acupoints,chinese massage.

The aim of this subject is to let the students master the essence of TCM,
udersand the basic theory of TCM and grasp the basic skill to treat the common
diseases,make groud for the future clinical work.

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 Teaching period division
Total period 144 Schoolteaching period 96

Tutorial period 48

Chapter Contents Total Schoolteaching Tutorship

period
period period
Part 1 The basic theory of TCM 48 32 16
Chapter 1 Introduction; 2 2 0
Chapter 2 Theory of yinyang 7 4 3
Chapter 3 Qi ,blood and body fluid 6 4 2
Chapter 4 Theory of five elements 7 5 2
Chapter 5 The thoery of viscera manifestations 11 7 4
Chapter 6 Pathogenic factors 5 3 2
Chapter 7 Pathogenesis 3 2 1
Chapter 8 The clinical pharmacology of TCM 1 1 0
Chapter 9 Therapeutic principles 4 2 2
Chapter 10 Science of prescriptions 2 2 0
Part 2 Diagnostics of TCM 24 16 8
Chapter 1 Introduction 2 2 0
Chapter 2 Diagnostic methods 16 10 6
Chapter 3 Differentiation of syndrome 6 4 2
Part 3 The meridian-collaterals and 48 30 18
acupoints
Chapter 1 A general introduction to meridian 3 3 0
Chapter 2 General introduction to acupoints 3 3 0
Chapter 3 Meridians and points 16 16 0
Chapter 4 Manipulation methods 16 4 12
Chapter 5 Treatment 10 4 6
Part 4 Chinese massage 24 18 6
Chapter 1 Introduction 2 2 0
Chapter 2 Acting principle of chinese massage 3 2 1
Chapter 3 Theraputic principles and reinforcement 3 2 1
and reduction of chinese massage
Chapter 4 Commonly used massage manipulations 14 10 4
Chapter 5 Clinical treatment with chinese massage 2 2 0

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(Annotate: the content after “*”is the emphasis part, the content ater “#”is the difficulty part)

Part 1 The basic theory of TCM 48 hours

Chapter 1 introduction 2 hours

[intention]
(1)assumably understand the history of TCM
(2)grasp the two basic characteristics of TCM
[content]
(1)Beginning ,formation and development of the theoretical system of TCM
* (2)basic characteristics of TCM
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 2 theory of yinyang 7 hours

[intention]
(1)master the implication of yinyang
(2)know well the categorization of things according to the nature of yinyang
(3)understand the content of the theory of yin and yang
[content]
* (1)The implication of yinyang
(2)The formation of the theory of yin and yang
(3)The categorization of things according to the nature of yinyang
# (4)The content of the theory of yin and yang
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 3 qi ,blood and body fluid 6 hours

[intention]
(1)master The basic concept of qi、blood and body fluid
(2)master formation of qi、blood and body fluid
(3)master physiological functlions of Qi、blood and body fluid
(4)understand the Relationship among qi, blood and body fluid
(5)know the classification of qi、blood and body fluid\ Movement of qi\ Blood circulation
[content]
* (1)The basic concept of qi、blood and body fluid
* (2)formation of qi、blood and body fluid
(3)classification of qi、blood and body fluid
* (4)physiological functlions of Qi、blood and body fluid
(5)Movement of qi
(6)Blood circulation
# (7)Relationship among qi, blood and body fluid

[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint

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Chapter 4 theory of five elements 7hours

[intention]
(1)master The basic concept of the five elements
(2)understand The formation of the theory of five elements
(3)know well The property attribution of the five elements
(4)know well the Interaction among the five elements
(5)understand The application of the theory of five elements in TCM
[content]
* (1)The basic concept of the five elements
(2)The formation of the theory of five elements
# (3)The property attribution of the five elements
# (4)Interaction among the five elements
(5)The application of the theory of five elements in TCM
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 5 theory of viscera manifestation 11 hours

[intention]
(1)master the basic concept of visceral manifestation
(2)master the Physiological Functions of the five zang viscera
(3)master The Relationship of the five zang viscera to other Organs
(4)understand the Physiological Characteristics of the five zang viscera
[content]
Section 1 Introduction
* (1)Basic concept of visceral manifestation
(2)The basis of the visceral manifestation theory
(3)The main content of the visceral manifestation theory
(4)The Characteristics of Visceral Manifestation Theory
(5)Common Physiological Characteristics of Zang-viscera and Fu-Viscera
Section 2 Five Zang- Viscera
I. The Heart

* 1. Physiological Functions of the Heart

* 2.The Relationship of the Heart to other Organs
# 3. Physiological Characteristics of the Heart
Ⅱ. The kidney
* 1. Physiological Functions of the Kidney
* 2.The Relationship of the kidney to other Organs
# 3. Physiological Characteristics of the kidney
Ⅲ.The lung
* 1. Physiological Functions of the lung
* 2.The Relationship of the lung to other Organs
# 3. Physiological Characteristics of the lung
Ⅳ.The spleen

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 * 1. Physiological Functions of the spleen
* 2.The Relationship of the spleen to other Organs
# 3. Physiological Characteristics of the spleen
Ⅴ.The liver
* 1. Physiological Functions of the liver
* 2.The Relationship of the liver to other Organs
# 3. Physiological Characteristics of the liver
Section 3 six fu
Section 4 extraordinary fus
Section 5 the relationship between internal organs
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 6 pathogenic factors 5 hours

[intention]
(1)master six climatic exopathogens
(2)master Five climatic endopathogens
(3)know well the seven emotion
[content]
Section1 exopathogens
* 1.six climatic exopathogens or evils
2.Pestilential Evils
Section 2 Endopathogens
* 1.Five climatic endopathogens
# 2.Seven emotions
3.Improper Diet
4.Overwork and over-rest
Section 3 Secondary pathogens
1. Retention of Phlegm and Fluid
2. Stagnant Blood
Section 4 Non-exoendogenous pathogens
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 7 Pathogenical Mechanism 3 hours

[intention] master the pathogenical mechanism

[content]
* I. Conflict between the Evil-Qi and the Genuine-Qi
*Ⅱ. Imbalance Between Yin and Yang
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 8 the clinical pharmacology of TCM 1 hour

[intention]know well the clinical pharmacology of TCM

[content] general introduction
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint

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Chapter 9 theraputic principles 4 hours

[intention]master th theraputic principles

[content]
* Section I Prevention
I. Prevention of the Occurrence of Diseases
ll. Prevention of the Progresses of Diseases

* Section 2 Principles of Treatment

I . Treating the Root of disease
Ⅱ. Strengthening the Genuine-Qi and Eliminating the Evil-Qi
Ⅲ. Paying Attention to the Integrity, and Correctly Handling the Relationships Between the
Local and the Whole
IV. Treatments in Correspondence to Seasons, Geographical Environment and Individuality

[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint

Chapter 10 science of prescription 2 hours

[intention] know well the science of prescription

[content] general introduction
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint

Part 2 Diagnostics of TCM 24 hours

Chapter 1 introduction 2 hours

[intention]
(1)know well The Main Contents of Diagnostics of TCM
(2)master The Principles of Diagnosis in TCM
[content]
# Section 1 The Main Contents of Diagnostics of TCM
* Section 2 The Principles of Diagnosis in TCM

[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint

Chapter 2 diagnostic method 16 hours

[intention]
(1)master the normal complextion\abnormal complextion
(2)master the contents of tongue diagnosis:tontexture and tongue coating
(3)understand the significance of tongue inspection
(4)master the normal pulse and morbid pulse
[content]
Section 1 Observation

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 1. complexion inspection
* (1) The Normal complexion
* (2) The Abnormal Complexion
(3)The Facial Portions Corresponding to the Viscera
2. Tongue Observation
(1) The Relation Between Tongue and Viscera
# (2) Significance of Tongue Inspection
(3) special attentions on observing tongue
* (4) Contents of Tongue Diagnosis
①Tongue Texture
a. Tongue Vitality
b. Tongue Color
c. Tongue Shape
d. the moving state of tongue
②Tongue Coating
a. Colors of Tongue Coating
b. The Texture of Tongue Coating
Section 2 Auscultation and Olfaction
Section 3 Palpation
(1) Locations for Pulse Examination
①regions for cunkou
②the corresponding viscera of three portions
③The Method of Pulse-Reading
* (2) Normal Pulse
* (3) Morbid Pulse :Floating Pulse\Hollow Pulse\Tympanic Pulse\Scattered Pulse\Soggy Pulse
Deep Pulse\Hidden Pulse\Firm Pulse\Slow Pulse\Moderate Pulse\Sluggish Pulse\Regular
Intermittent Pulse\Knotted Pulse\Rapid Pulse\Swift Pulse\Bouncing Pulse\Rapid Intermittent
Pulse \Weak Pulse\Thready Pulse\Faint Pulse\Feeble Pulse\Short Pulse\Strong Pulse\Taut
Pulse\Tight Pulse\Long Pulse\Slippery Pulse\Surge Pulse
Section 4 Interrogation
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 3 differentiation of syndrome 6 hours

[intention]
(1)master the eight principle syndrome differentiation
(2)master the etiological syndrome differentiation
(3)master the visceral syndrome differentiation
(4)understand the qi,blood and body fluid syndrome differentiation
(5)understand the wei,qi,ying,xue syndrome differentiation
[content]
* 1.The eight principle syndrome differentiation
* 2.etiological syndrome differentiation
# 3.qi,blood and body fluid syndrome differentiation
* 4.visceral syndrome differentiation

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 # 5.wei,qi,ying,xue syndrome differentiation
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint

Part 3 The meridian-collaterals and acupoints 48hours

Chapter 1 A general introduction to meridian 3hours

[intention]
(1)master the composition of the meridian-collateral system
(2)master the physiological functions and patho genicchanges of the meridians and collaterals
[content]
* (1)composition of the meridian-collateral system
* (2)the physiological functions and patho genicchanges of the meridians and collaterals
(3)clinical application
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 2 General introducton to acupoints 3hours

[intention]
(1)know the classification of acupoints and the functions of acupoints
(2)master the methods for locating acupoints
[content]
(1)classification of acupoints
(2)functions of acupoints
(3)specific points
(4)the lower he points
* (5)methods for locating acupoints
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 3 Meridians and points 16hours

[intention]
(1) master the surrounding of the twelve regular meridians
[content]
* the twelve regular meridians
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 4 Manipulating methods 16hours

[intention]
(1)know preparations prior to acupuncture treatment
(2)master the needing methods
(3)grasp the management of possible accidents in acupuncture treatment
[content]
(1)the structure,specifications and storage
(2)preparations prior to acupuncture treatment

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* (3)needing methods
# (4)management of possible accidents in acupuncture treatment
(5)precautions
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 5 Treatment 10hours

[intention]
(1)master theraputic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion
(2)grasp the selection of acupoints and compatibility of acupoints
[content]
(1)examination and syndrome differentiation
* (2)theraputic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion
# (3)selection of acupoints and compatibility of acupoints
(4)treatment of disease
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint

Part 4 Chinese massage 24hours

Chapter 1 Introduction 2hour

[intention] know the significance of Chinese massage

[content] the significance of Chinese massage
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 2 Acting principle of Chinese massage 3hour

[intention] master the acting principles of chinese massage

[content] * the acting principles of chinese massage
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 3 Therapeutic principles and reinforcement and reduction of Chinese
massage 3hours
[intention]
(1)master the therapeutic principle of chinese message
(2)grasp the reinforcement and reduction of chinese massage
[content]

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* (1)therapeutic principle of chinese message
# (2)reinforcement and reduction of chinese massage
(3)indications, contraindications and pointsfor attention in chinese message
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 4 Commonly used massage manipulations 14hours

[intention]
(1)master the manipulations for adult massage
(2)master the manipulations for infantile massage
[content]
* (1)manipulations for adult massage
* (2)manipulations for infantile massage
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint
Chapter 5 Clinical treatment with chinese massage 2hours

[intention]
(1)know well the treatment of stiffneck with chinese massage
(2)know well the treatment of lumbago with chinese massage
(3)know well the treatment of common cold with chinese massage
[content]
(1)the treatment of stiffneck with chinese massage
(2)the treatment of lumbago with chinese massage
(3)the treatment of common cold with chinese massage
[teaching method] teaching with powerpoint

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