99667 Clinical Theory and Clinic Level 1
6cp; 5hpwRequisite(s): 99665c Chinese Medicine Foundations 1 AND 99641c Point Location and Acupuncture Anatomy AND 99648c Health Science for Traditional Chinese Medicine 1
Approximately 30 per cent of the undergraduate training program is devoted to gaining clinical experience in preparation for becoming a qualified traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner. This subject prepares students for the role of clinical assistant. The subject is tri-modulated:
Module 1 requires students to satisfactorily complete requisite clinical hours with respect to material covered in module 2.
Module 2 covers legal frameworks for the practice of TCM, UTS clinical protocols including basic clinical safety, EHS, infection control and ethics. Workshop training in basic treatment techniques is provided to allow students to effectively assist practitioners in UTS outpatient clinics.
Module 3 focuses on Chinese pulse diagnosis. Students are introduced to the concepts of blood flow and pressure waves, basic pulse parameters and the relationship of these to Chinese medicine diagnosis, including traditional pulse qualities.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,500.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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