The Lic.MQG Syllabus

Theory:
History and Classical sources of Chinese Medicine Philosophical foundations of Chinese Medicine
Yin Yang theory
Wu Xing theory (Five Phase theory)
The Five Vital Substances
Ba Gang theory (the Eight Principles)
Zang Fu theory
Jingluo theory

Causes of disharmony and Disease Methods of treatment Principles of therapeutics
Dietary therapy
Other TCM treatment methods
Differentiation of Patterns of Disharmony

Diagnostic method - the four Examinations
Pulse diagnosis
Tongue diagnosis
Principles and priorities of Treatment.

Theory and practice:
Treatment techniques Patient management Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Clinical Management
The treatment of common diseases - Aetiology and Pathology of Disease

The treatment of common diseases - with reference to Western pathology and Disease differentiation including:

Infectious diseases, pain management, respiratory diseases, Headache, Rheumatism and Arthritis, Digestive diseases, cardio-vascular disorders, skin disease, back pain, emotional and mental disorders, childhood disorders, gynaecological disorders, infertility, urogenital disorders, eating and dietary irregularities, congenital and acquired deficiencies. Introduction to Western

Pharmacology - drug side effects and withdrawal Clinical techniques and procedures.
Clinical Management
The procedures and ethics of referral Professional Ethics and Codes of practice Consultation and liaison procedures.

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