CMPL 2003 Channels and Points 2
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 400875
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Description Acupuncture is one of the principal therapeutic interventions in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This subject completes the study of the system of channels and points, which forms the basis of clinical application of acupuncture. It covers the channel pathway, point location and indications of the last 6 channels of the meridian cycle and the extra points. It also reinforces the student’s ability to identify and palpate surface anatomy relevant to identifying the acupuncture point locations covered in this subject and relevant safe administration of needling. This subject expands the student's understanding of TCM theory and practice principles. This subject includes mandatory clinical placement. As an indication, this subject includes a minimum of 20 practicum hours at UniClinic, and 24 practicum hours at an external clinic.
School Health Sciences
Discipline Acupuncture
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Pre-requisite(s) CMPL 2006 AND
CMPL 2002
Equivalent Subjects LGYA 7238 - Acupuncture 1
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4660 Bachelor of Health Science-Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine or 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine to enrol in this subject.
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge in Chinese Medicine Theory and basic meridian theoretical knowledge and competency in first six channels of the meridian system.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Differentiate between the distribution and local anatomy of the channels covered in this unit;
- Identify location, functions and indications of commonly used points on the channels, and of the extra points;
- Identify high-risk related acupuncture points and apply appropriate needling strategies.
Subject Content
1. The three yang channels of foot and points
- pathway and Indications of The channels
- Locations and Indications of The points
2. Du, Ren and other extra-ordinary channels and points
3. The extra points
Note: surface anatomy relevant to identifying individual acupuncture point location covered in this subject and relevant safe administration of needling will be taught.
Clinical skills
- Point location of The main acupuncture points
- identification of High-Risk related acupuncture points
Special Requirements
Legislative pre-requisites
Special Requirements - NSW Health Legislative Prerequisites Pre-requisites
Student Compliance Information for all Health-Related Placements
Prior to enrolling in this subject, students must have submitted a Student Undertaking Form and undertake to apply for a National Police Check, which is required to be submitted before placement, and a Working with Children Check Student Declaration. Use the link to the Special Requirements webpage below for more information.
To be eligible to enrol in this subject and complete any required health-related placements or experiences, students must meet Western Sydney University program requirements as well as any special, legislated, or policy-mandated requirements.
Western Program Requirements
Visit the Special Requirements webpage for details about your program.
Mandatory NSW Health student placement policy requirements
To be able to undertake placement in any NSW Health facility you must be assessed as compliant with NSW Health student placement policy in the first year of your program, regardless of when you expect to go on your first placement. Access and read the NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet.
NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet
Please ensure that you
- Find your existing National Police Check or apply for one
- Gather documentary evidence of your vaccination history
- Print and compete all relevant NSW Health forms relevant to the campus you are enrolled at or online enrolment requirements
- Follow booklet instructions on how to have your compliance documents assessed by NSW health staff.
International students have additional requirements; the link to the booklet will inform you of these requirements.
School Requirements
Contact your School for further details regarding your School’s requirements, if any, such as
- If you live outside of NSW or Australia and need to meet your state, territory or country’s compliance requirements
- If you need to meet different state, territory or country compliance requirements.
- NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) or other state equivalent, valid for your entire program.
- Current approved first aid certificate valid for your entire program - approved program providers can be found at the Government Training website
- http://training.gov.au
- Other non-health related requirements.
Student Compliance Resources are also available on the Placements Hub web page (NSW students only)
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Exam | 25 minutes each | 40 | Y | Individual |
| Quiz | 15 minutes each | 20 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 40 | N | Individual |
| Log/Workbook | 10 hours at UniClinic | S/U | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Deadman, P., Mazin, Al-K., (2007). A Manual of Acupuncture, 2nd Edition. London: Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications
Teaching Periods
Spring (2023)
Campbelltown
On-site
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Spring (2024)
Campbelltown
On-site
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