Basic Tui Na (Chinese Bodywork)

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 Contact Hours: 20 (10 weekend classes, 2 hours each)

~Prerequisites: Command of the English language.

Course Objective:

This course was designed for students to learn the basics of Tui Na, a Chinese system of bodywork that has been used and practiced for more than 3500 years. 

Tuition: $816 (Listed books included)

Course Outline Includes:

Basic Hand Techniques

Books:

The Handbook of Chinese Massage – Maria Mercati      $20.00

                                                                                Total Books cost = $20.00

Supplies: Students provides their own usual classroom supplies (paper, pen, notebooks. etc).

******Course content may be subject to change with approval of OBPVS******

 Contact Hours: 1500 + Clinicals

(250 classes, 6 hours each)

~Prerequisites: Command of the English language.

Tuition:$16,500 (Listed books included)

Course Outline Includes:

Chinese Medical History (7 Contact Hours)

Chinese Medical Terminology (8 Contact Hours)

Chinese Medical Theory (165 Contact Hours)

Chinese Diagnosis (175 Contact Hours)

Chinese Medical Diseases (200 Contact Hours)

Safety and Precautions (5 Contact Hours)

Pathomechanism of Disease According to Chinese Medical Theory (100 Contact Hours)

Channel Theory (42 Contact Hours)

Acupuncture Point Functions (50 Contact Hours)

Acupuncture Point Location (50 Contact Hours)

Western Sciences (Western Anatomy and Physiology) (500 Contact Hours)

Qi Gong (5 Contact Hours)

Tuina Theory (40 Contact Hours)

Tuina Techniques (40 Contact Hours)

Tuina Treatments (80 Contact Hours)

Ancillary Therapies (Cupping, Moxibustion, Gua Sha,) (25 Contact Hours)

External application of Chinese Medicine (Liniments, Ointments, Pastes, Poultices, etc) (8 Contact Hours)

Clinical sessions (500 Patient Hours)

Course Objective:

This course was designed for students who have completed a Basic Course in Tui Na, or equivalent, and want more advanced training in Tui Na. There will be a review. Demonstrations and practice as part of every class.

Successful completion of this course will allow the student to apply to the National Barefoot Doctor’s Association for national barefoot doctor’s status, and to sit for the NBDATN Exam.

Books: 

Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine -- Wiseman                                   $79.95

The Handbook of Chinese Massage – Maria Mercati                        $20.00

Pulse Diagnosis – Flaws                                                                                       $15.00

Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine -- Maciocia                            $45.00

Acupuncture Pocket Reference Book -- Flaws                                      $10.00

                                                                                                           Books total    $169.95

Supplies: Students provides their own usual classroom supplies (paper, pen, notebooks. etc).

******Course content may be subject to change with approval of OBPVS******