CMPL 3004 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice 2
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 400356
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Description This unit focuses on the application of the skills and knowledge of TCM within a clinical setting. The unit provides the opportunity to expand students' knowledge base of the theory Chinese medicine through the work integrated experiential learning. Specifically, the unit covers TCM diagnosis, the application of Acupuncture techniques and the implementation of Chinese herbal medicine treatments. The unit also covers basic Chinese language including Pin Yin and Romanisation to enable students to apply TCM terminology as part of clinical practice. Under supervision, students have the opportunity to consult with clients/patients, perform basic acupuncture, and undertaken herbal prescription. Students will also undertake basic herbal processing and preparation of medicinal herbs.
School Health Sciences
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
- Participate in all basic aspects of clinic and patient management;
- Engage in patient management in a clinical context;
- Apply the practice of specific acupuncture techniques;
- Employ the basic herbal processing, prescribing and dispensing skills;
- Assist in the formulation of herbal and acupuncture prescriptions.
- Execute foundation skills in the use of the Pin Yin system and simple Chinese characters used in the practice of Chinese medicine.
Subject Content
- Cooling The night sky
- Fire on The mountain
- Waving The dragon?fs tail
2. Basic preparation of medical substances and formulae
3. Processing of crude herbs
4. Practice of Chinese language in Chinese medicine practice
- Pin yin system of Romanisation
- simple Chinese characters used in practice
5.Clinical management and facilitation of practice:
- managing equipment
- Assessing A patient, gathering clinical information and clinical decision-making (assistance)
- consulting patients and providing treatment (assistance)
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
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.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz: Pinyin and Romanisation | 40 minutes | 20 | N | Individual |
| Practical: Assessment of Herbal Formula Construction and Prescribing | 40 minutes | 25 | Y | Individual |
| Case Study: Comprehensive Case Record and Analysis | 1,500 words | 25 | N | Individual |
| Clinical Competency Assessment | Weeks 3-6 during clinical practicum | 30 | Y | Individual |
| Clinical Practicum: Participation and Logbook | 56 hours at UniClinic | Pass/Fail | Y | Individual |
Teaching Periods
2022 Semester 2
Campbelltown
Day
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Attendance Requirements 80% attendance rate is imposed in all core subjects’ due to the nature of class activities that are aligned with subject assessments.