Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
The Basics of the Meridian-Collateral System of Acupuncture
Course Code
RAP_010
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
22.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Kokare
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Acupuncture doctor
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Inese Kokare
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills at the level necessary for an acupuncture doctor about the meridian-collateral system of acupuncture.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will have acquired the necessary theoretical knowledge about the following: • structure of the meridian-collateral system of acupuncture; • topography; • physiological functions, clinical application in accordance with the concepts adopted by traditional Chinese medicine; • acupuncture point systems, nomenclature, topography, indications for use.
Skills
1.The student will have acquired and demonstrate practical skills in the localisation of acupuncture meridians and acupuncture points.
Competences
1.After completing the course, the student is able to use the acquired knowledge about the meridian-collateral system in clinical practice, including: • collects essential information about the meridian system; • is able to differentiate meridians, justify choice thereof for solving clinical situations; • knows the topography of acupuncture points; • has good knowledge of the indications for the use of acupuncture points.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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The student prepares a presentation on the topography and the clinical aspects of application of a part of the meridian system.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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Current knowledge test - in seminars and during practical training. Final examination - 75% of the assessment is for the theoretical concepts of the meridian-collateral system and 25% for the meridian and acupuncture point topography in practice. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Kidney meridian, acupuncture points: topography, indications, clinical application. Urinary bladder meridian, acupuncture points: topography, indications, clinical application. Part 1.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Topics
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Extra meridian and new acupuncture points: topography, indications, clinical application.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Anterior and posterior central meridians, acupuncture points: topography, indications, clinical application.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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The physiology of traditional Chinese medicine: the meridian-collateral system of acupuncture (Jing-Luo). The structure of the Jing-Luo system. The physiological functions of Jing-Luo, clinical application thereof. The 12 main meridians: localisation, circulation patterns. The great circle of Qi circulation.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Large intestines, three parts of the body, small intestine meridians, acupuncture points: topography, indications, clinical application.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Gallbladder meridian, acupuncture points: topography, indications, clinical application.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Meridian and acupuncture points of the liver: topography, indications, clinical application.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Methods of localisation of acupuncture points: according to anatomical landmarks, according to the method of proportional measures. Lung meridian, acupuncture points: topography, indications, clinical application.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pericardial and Heart meridians, acupuncture points: topography, indications, clinical application.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Topics
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Urinary bladder meridian, acupuncture points: topography, indications, clinical application. Part 2.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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The concept of the eight extraordinary meridians: topography and clinical importance.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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The concept of 15 collaterals, 12 branches, 12 muscle-tendon meridians, 12 skin meridians, meaning thereof.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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System of acupuncture points, nomenclature, topography, physiology. The concept of specific points, classification thereof: Wu Shu points, Yuan points, Luo points, Xi points, Shu back points, Mu points, key points of the 8 extraordinary meridians, 8 system points, meridian crossing points, lower He points of six Fu organs.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Stomach meridian, acupuncture points: topography, indications, clinical application.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Acupuncture points of the meridian of the spleen: topography, indications, clinical application.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
22.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
15
Length (weeks):
16
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Macioca’s The Practice of Chinese Medicine. 3rd Edition. The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. Elsevier Ltd. 2021. eBook ISBN: 9780702079214.
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Modernization of Acupuncture Education and Research. Edited by Gerhard Litscher. Printed Edition of the Special Issue Published in OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine. LIDSEN Publishing Inc. 2020
3.
Adrian White, Mike Cummings, Jacqueline Filshie. An Introduction to Western Medical Acupuncture. Elsevier Canada. 2018.
4.
World Health Organization. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region. WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific. 2009
5.
Hans-Ulrich Hecker, Angelika Steveling, et.al. Color Atlas of Acupuncture: Body Points, Ear Points, Trigger Points. 2008
Additional Reading
1.
Peter Deadman, Mazin Al-Khafaji, Kevin Baker. Manual of Acupuncture. 2nd Edition.