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Review and Assessment

Tiffa Taylor, L.Ac.
Department Chair

The classes in the Department of Review and Assessment are designed to systematically review all core coursework and evaluate the student’s mastery of the material. Additionally these classes aid the student in developing solid study and test-taking skills. Moreover, these classes provide invaluable aid in preparing for each of the cumulative examinations given at Five Branches University as well the NCCAOM and CALE examinations.

[ Required Courses ]
Course TitleCodeUnitHours
Cumulative Review IMRA 200116
Cumulative Review IIMRA 400 116
Cumulative Review IIIMRA 600116
Final ReviewMRA 800348

  • Cumulative Review I

    • MRA 200
    1 Units    16 Hours
    The core curriculum of the first two semesters of study, including TCM Theory, TCM Herbology, TCM Acupuncture and Western Medicine are systematically reviewed to strengthen and solidify the students’ understanding and mastery of the material. The objective of this course is to help students develop good study and test-taking skills, and to learn to maintain a controlled pace in studying the curriculum. The course is designed to assimilate the coursework covered during the first year, preparing students for the first cumulative examination.
    Prerequisite:
    Completion of 1st semester

  • Cumulative Review II

    • MRA 400
    1 Units    16 Hours
    The core curriculum of the first four semesters of study, including TCM Theory, TCM Herbology, TCM Acupuncture and Western Medicine will be systematically reviewed in order to strengthen and solidify the students’ understanding and mastery of the material. The objective of this course is to help students develop good study skills, strong test-taking skills, and to learn to maintain a controlled pace in studying the curriculum. The course is designed to assimilate the coursework covered during the first two years and to prepare students for the second cumulative examination.
    Prerequisite:
    Completion of 3rd semester

  • Cumulative Review III

    • MRA 600
    1 Units    16 Hours
    The core curriculum of the first six semesters of study, including TCM Theory, TCM Herbology, TCM Acupuncture, TCM Clinical Medicine, and Western Medicine will be systematically reviewed in order to strengthen and solidify the students’ understanding and mastery of the material. The objective of this course is to help students develop good study skills, strong test-taking skills, and to learn to maintain a controlled pace in studying the curriculum. The course is designed to assimilate the coursework covered during the first three years and to prepare students for the third cumulative examination.
    Prerequisite:
    Completion of 5th semester

  • Final Review

    • MRA 800
    3 Units    48 Hours
    This course is designed to prepare students for the final cumulative exam and to assimilate the coursework covered during the complete four years of study. This course provides a solid foundation and study guide for preparing for the California State Board licensing (CALE), and national certification (NCCAOM) examinations. Key TCM concepts, study methodology, analysis and integrative skills will be emphasized. Upon completion of this course, students will be primed and prepared for the final cumulative exam, the California State Board and the NCCAOM examinations.
    Prerequisite:
    Completion of 7th semester and successfully passing the Assessment Exam