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Foundation Course in Chinese Medicine: Syllabus
A one-year online course taught by masters of Chinese medicine: eight live sessions on Zoom, guided self-study and three assessments.
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Overview
The Phoenix Academy Foundation of Chinese Medicine is an online course, taught live by masters in the field. Each cohort runs for one year, which includes:
- 36 lecture hours via Zoom
- 3 teaching weekends, 6 hours a day
- 3 one-hour assessment tutorials
- 500 hours of directed self-learning
Sessions
| Session | Topic | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCM history, philosophical framework, Yin/Yang and Five Elements | 3 |
| 2 | TCM physiology and the essential life materials | 3 |
| 3 | Viscera theory: the five Zang and six Fu | 6 |
| 4 | The concept of meridians and acupuncture points | 3 |
| 5 | Principles of prevention and treatment | 3 |
| 6 | Diagnostic principles, inspection methods, tongue and pulse diagnosis | 6 |
| 7 | Study of the main symptoms | 6 |
| 8 | The syndrome pattern system | 6 |
Lectures run from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Assessment
You are assessed three times during the course, through a mix of essays and exams:
- An essay on an agreed topic in the Zang-Fu system
- A case study to practise your diagnostic knowledge and skills
- A one-hour examination with multiple-choice and short-answer questions
Find out more on the Foundation Course page.
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