MTSU-1103 PATTERNS AND PATHOLOGY OF CHINESE MEDICINE THEORY

This course is designed to continue and expand upon studies in Chinese Medicine learned in Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine, including Five Elements, Four Examinations, the organ systems, assessment techniques, meridians and point locations with an emphasis on Zang Fu organ functions. Students explore the primary patterns of imbalance for each organ system. Lectures and discussions deepen the understanding of the function of the organ systems, the properties of individual points, point category classifications and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels. Case studies and clinical applications are explored. Through case studies, students apply Chinese Medicine principles in evaluating clients.