ACC 611Chinese Herb Clinic 1

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Under the supervision of licensed faculty members, the interns start by observing patients for 20 clinic hours, then move into the area of direct patient care. All patient diagnoses and management plans are reviewed and approved by a clinic faculty member prior to the initiation of patient care. The student will begin to prescribe individual herbs and formulae for patient care. The student will acquire proficiency in TCM diagnostic techniques, as well as in understanding when specific herbs or formulae may not be prescribed based upon possible herb-drug interactions. Prerequisite: 0 lecture hours, 4 lab credits, 130 clock hours total. Offered: Fall, spring and summer semesters