YEAR 2 ASM202: Asian Medicine II This course focuses on the understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis. Students learn etiologies, pathogenesis, pattern identification, and pulse and tongue diagnosis. Other diagnostic theories such as 6 channels, 4 levels and 3 burners are presented. Case studies are implemented in order to facilitate learning. Discussion on the use of acupuncture points is limited as students are not required to take ASM 203 concurrently. (Prerequisites: ASM102) ASM203: Asian Medicine Point Location II This is the second in a series of courses that covers the location, action, surrounding anatomy, and needling methods for acupuncture points on the body. Points and meridians from the urinary bladder, kidney, conception vessel, and governing vessel will be covered. Students performing acupuncture are taught the clean needle technique as per the guidelines for the NCCAOM program. Additionally, students learn how to correctly and safely use acupuncture needles in a clinical setting. (Prerequisites: ASM103) ASM204: Asian Medicine Point Location III This is the final course in a series that covers the location, action, anatomy, and needling methods for acupuncture points on the body. Points and meridians from the stomach, spleen, liver, and gall bladder meridians as well as extra points will be covered. Students performing acupuncture are taught the clean needle technique as per the guidelines for the NCCAOM program. Additionally, students learn how to correctly and safely use acupuncture needles in a clinical setting. (Prerequisites: ASM103) BAS208: Pharmacology The study of pharmacological principles develops a strong foundation in understanding the factors that influence drug action. This course examines the indications, mechanisms of action, adverse effects and interactions of the most common pharmaceutical drugs. Case analysis and group research projects develop students’ understanding of pharmacological agents and their influences on the practice of naturopathic medicine. (Prerequisites: BAS103, BAS119, BOT101; Co-requisite: CLS213)
BAS215: Microbiology I This course focuses on the role of microorganisms in clinical disease. Students demonstrate the capacity to track the course of diseases arising from infection, understand transmission modes, and determine appropriate labs for diagnosis of micro-organisms. This course stresses the integration of scientific information with naturopathic approaches. (Prerequisites: BAS115, BAS119) BAS216: Microbiology II This course continues and builds on the curriculum of Microbiology I. The role of microorganisms in clinical diseases is discussed. Students demonstrate the capacity to track the course of diseases arising from infection, understand transmission modes, and determine appropriate labs for diagnosis of micro-organisms. This course stresses the integration of scientific information with naturopathic approaches. (Prerequisites: BAS215) BOT202: Botanical Medicine II This course organizes the study of herbs based on their specific clinical effects and affinities for different body systems, providing training in pharmacognosy and the clinical use of whole plants and extracts. Along with a traditional lecture format, clinical application of the course material is approached through casebased learning sessions. Topics include: therapeutic actions and indications of specific herbs; dosage and prescribing strategies; contraindications, interactions, and safety issues; therapeutic categories of herbs and principles of botanical practice. Empirical data on traditional uses for plants as medicines is integrated with modern scientific research on their pharmacological actions and clinical use. (Prerequisites: BAS119, BOT101) CLE201: Clinic II This course allows students to continue the development of their clinical skills through direct contact with patients. Under the mentorship of fourth-year interns and clinical faculty, students perform portions of the patient intake and physical exam on RSNC patients. Students spend time shadowing clinic faculty and their fourth-year mentor, and are assessed on clinical competencies such as patient rapport, intake skills, professionalism and medical record keeping. (Prerequisites: BAS119, BAS121, CLE100, NMS101; Co-requisites: CLS223)
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