Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 400354

Coordinator Isabella Leung Opens in new window

Description This subject is focused on introductory clinical practice in a clinical setting. It enables the students to link theory with practice. It expands the students' knowledge base of Chinese medicine theory and diagnosis, and the application of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treatment. Students assist with clinical practice, take consultations, and perform basic acupuncture related techniques. Students will also learn basic skills in handling herbal preparation and dispensing. This subject includes mandatory clinical placement

School Health Sciences

Discipline Traditional Chinese Medicine

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) CMPL 2006

Co-requisite(s) CMPL 3001 AND
CMPL 3002

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 4660 Bachelor of Health Science-Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine or 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Conduct basic aspects of clinic and patient management including the conduct of Chinese medicine consultations and maintain case records according to the national accreditation standards
2. Formulate Chinese medicine diagnoses and treatment plans in a clinical setting, by demonstrating the application of acupuncture theories and techniques as well as herbal medicine.
3. Explain Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatments to patient in lay terms, communicating in a professional manner according to the Professional Code of Ethics
4. Execute competency in dispensing raw, granule, patent Chinese herbal medication according to accreditation standards and preparing herbal decoctions.
5. Apply reflective practice to support clinical learning.

Subject Content

1. Basic clinical management and facilitation
- managing patients and patient records
- assisting in equipment used in treatment
- room preparation
2. Conducting a Chinese medicine consultation and forming diagnosis and treatment
3. Explaining Chinese medicine to the patient
4. Preparing of herbal decoctions
5. Dispensing Chinese medicinal prescriptions, labelling and recording requirements, administration advice and precautions
6. Acupuncture prescription formulation for common conditions

Special Requirements

Legislative pre-requisites

To be able to enrol in this subject, all students must have a National Police Certificate, a Working with Children Check Student Declaration and a Senior First Aid Certificate (including cardiopulmonary resuscitation)