Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 400356

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Description This subject focuses on the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) knowledge and skills within a clinical environment. Through work-integrated experiential learning, students will conduct physical examinations, interpret clinical signs and laboratory findings, and demonstrate competency in diagnosis, treatment planning, acupuncture, and herbal prescribing. The subject also includes the preparation and processing of medicinal substances (Pao Zhi), as well as safe dispensing practices. Students will develop clinical management skills in patient consultation, record-keeping, and communication, and will formulate culturally responsive, patient-centred treatment strategies based on TCM principles. Clinical risk evaluation and adherence to safety protocols are integral components of this subject.

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 3003

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. Prepare and process medical substances (Pao Zhi), including crude herbs and formulae.
2. Conduct physical examinations and assess clinical signs across major body systems, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurologic, endocrine, cephalic, and integumentary systems.
3. Identify common symptoms and signs of related disorders and interpret routine laboratory diagnostic test results to support clinical reasoning.
4. Demonstrate competency in independent clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, safe needling, and herbal prescribing and dispensing.
5. Demonstrate emerging clinical leadership by independently managing patient consultations under supervision, applying advanced clinical reasoning, and integrating evidence-informed strategies in communication, treatment planning, and professional documentation.
6. Analyse patient presentations to formulate culturally responsive, patient-centred treatment strategies using acupuncture and herbal medicine.
7. Evaluate clinical risks and ensure adherence to safety and quality procedures.

Subject Content

1. Basic preparation and processing of medical substances (Pao Zhi), including crude herbs and formulae.
2. Perform physical examinations and assess clinical signs across major body systems, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurologic, endocrine, cephalic, and integumentary systems.
3. Identify common symptoms and signs of related disorders and interpret results from routine laboratory diagnostic tests to support clinical reasoning.
4. Clinical management and facilitation of practice:
   • Demonstrate competency (under supervision) in clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, safe needling, and herbal prescribing and dispensing.
   • Apply clinical management skills, including consultation, equipment handling, record-keeping, and patient communication.
   • Analyse patient presentations to formulate culturally responsive, patient-centred treatment strategies using acupuncture and herbal medicine.
   • Evaluate clinical risks and ensure adherence to safety and quality procedures.
   • Reflect on clinical performance, cultural awareness, and professional behaviour to support continuous improvement.

Special Requirements

Legislative pre-requisites

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. Students must also hold a valid and current First Aid Certificate from a Registered Training Organisation. Refer to the Special Requirements website for more information.
Special Requirements