Career Development and TCM Energetics

This course covers the universal medical ethics required of a primary health care practitioner, emphasizing professional responsibility and the study of laws which regulate TCM practices in California and the U.S. Upon completion of this course, students will be thoroughly aware of the professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities of treating patients.

Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in FCL 400 Clinical Internship Rounds

The primary focus of our program is ensuring your are honing the knowledge of the theory and practice of Chinese medicine and become a confident and competent practitioner. In the western world environment it is also required from practitioner to be familiar with post-graduation options and learn to develop entrepreneurial skills. This three course sequence is designed to introduce students how to apply their trade into the business world. The first course will inform students to the various options of employment in the field of acupuncture and oriental medicine. Students will also learn the steps necessary for creating a successful practice. Topics covered will include: niche, brand, positioning, competitor analysis, market share, and marketing tactics. The second course provides students with the information you need to apply your acupuncture training skills in a business-like manner in a variety of clinical settings. The emphasis is on a practical application of the business and professional skills and information necessary to provide acupuncture health care to an ever-growing population of patients. In the third course students will be taught how to prepare a strong business plan. They will also learn the business and financial obligation aspects of running an acupuncture practice. Upon completion of this course sequence students will have a clearer understanding of what they envision their acupuncture practice will look like: who they want to serve, how they will help them, how they will attract and communicate with clients, and what marketing tactics they will want to use. Students will also understand the synergistic nature of the professional, ethical, financial and marketing skills necessary to run a primary health care practice in the USA in the 21st century. Students will write their preliminary marketing plan and present their plan in class.

Career Development I: FCD 300 Professional Ethics | Career Development II: FCD 500 Career Development I | Career Development III: FCD X10 Career Development II

Acupuncturists, as part of the health care delivery system, should engage in providing information about Chinese medicine to members of their community. Students will either participate in periodic health fairs organized by the university or create their own opportunity by partnering with local agencies, organizations, and schools to raise public awareness on traditional Chinese medicine and providing presentations on health topics of their choosing, lead classes in Qigong or Taiji. Participation in health fair provided by university provide interns with the opportunity to promote their practice by handing out business cards to prospective patients. By completing this course students will gain firsthand experience in self marketing and trade promotion to the general public which will be very valuable for them upon graduation.

Completion of 4th term courses.

This course provides students with the information they need to apply their acupuncture training skills in a business-like manner, in a variety of clinical settings. The emphasis is on the practical application of the business and professional skills necessary to provide acupuncture health care to an ever-growing population of patients. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the synergistic nature of the professional, ethical, financial, and marketing skills necessary to run a primary health care practice in the U.S. in the 21st century. They will know how to set up, run and maintain a viable practice and will understand the inner workings of an acupuncture office. 

FCD 500, Professional Ethics

Qigong, or Vital Energy Skills, are the ancient Chinese methods of cultivating and using the vital energy in the body, representing the Chinese philosophy of the exercise-health connection. Qigong is now successfully used in China for treating chronic diseases. In this practical introductory course, students learn to experience various Qigong exercises in an atmosphere of personal experimentation, with emphasis on the fundamentals of “reading” and “feeling” the Qi. This course will enable students to become familiar with the theory, form and potential health benefits of Chinese therapeutic energetics.

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Qigong is a system of exercises that cultivates life force energy and is at least as old as the I Ching (Book of Changes), one of the first Chinese recordings of Qi, dating from 3000 years ago. Qigong studies the relationship of the three natural energies of the universe, Tian (Heaven), Di (Earth), and Ren (Man). The practice of Qigong can be classified as martial, medical, or spiritual in nature. TCM Qigong teaches medical aspects of this exercise by integrating physical postures, breathing techniques, and mental intentions. TCM Qigong practice can reduce stress, increase stamina, strengthen and balance internal organ systems, and enhance the immune system. This course will provide students with foundational skills in improving health for both practitioner and patient through TCM Qigong.  

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Originating over 1000 years ago from the Daoist Kunlin School, this once secretly passed down, classic set of movements is one of China’s most respected Qigong styles. Dayan (Wild Goose) style imitates the movements of wild geese with dynamic and static postures, combining strength and stretching. This easy to learn yet elegant form opens channels and points, expels toxins from the tissues, and draws in healthy air to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit.  Upon completion of this course, students will be familiar with the sequence of the first 64 movements and postures of Dayan Qigong. 

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Qigong Stretch utilizes the posture, breath, and mental intentions found in the disciplines of Qigong to gently extend the body’s joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles to provide elasticity and fluidity of movement.  With proper stretching the body opens up and the vital energy moves freely, alleviating pain caused from stagnation and tonifying the body by allowing energy to properly nourish deficiencies. Qigong Stretch is a great way to relieve stress. This course provides students with the understanding of the fundamentals of Qigong Stretch and its therapeutic application for both practitioner and patient. 

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In this course, students continue to explore the sensation of Qi flowing through their bodies, utilizing exercises to cultivate their Qi and increase their awareness of the dynamic state of their own body, in response to changes in the environment. Completion of this course serves as one of the prerequisites for the Qigong Teacher Training Certificate.

FEB 100, Qigong I

Taijiquan is recognized as one of the fundamentals of good health. This course is a natural extension of the Qigong courses and introduces students to more advanced exercises and sets for health enhancement. This course is aimed at teaching exercises the student can master, and that are safe for a wide spectrum of conditions.

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This course is a continuation of the Taijiquan I course. In this energetic medicine course, the students learn through demonstration and practice of advanced Taijiquan forms to become more aware of energy pathways and flow. The emphasis of this course is on teaching the student exercises they can master, and are safe for a wide spectrum of conditions.

FEB500 Taijiquan I