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Course Descriptions

The following course descriptions are for multi-semester certificate and diploma programs in which students register for courses each semester. These programs include the Diploma of Acupuncture, Diploma of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diploma of Phytotherapy and Natural Health Program. All other programs have a fixed course schedule and course descriptions are listed under the appropriate program page as accessed through the Faculties and Programs page.

Please note, for each course we have indicated the semester(s) during which we hope to offer the course on a regular basis. This is intended to be a template only. We reserve the right to make changes to this information at any point in time, with or without notice.

Please click on the tabs below to see the course descriptions for particular academic areas based on the following codes:
ACU = Acupuncture
BMS = Biomedical/Biological Sciences
CP = Clinical Practice (specific to Traditional Chinese Medicine)
CBOT = Chinese Botanical Medicine
OM = Oriental Medicine
PCP = Phytotherapy Clinical Practice (specific to Phytotherapy)
PD = Professional Development
WHS = Western Herbal Medicine
Various = Various Topics including Nutrition, Mandarin, Counselling and Bodywork

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ACU101/2 Meridians and Points I/II
LENGTH: 90 Hours/6 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This is a comprehensive survey of all meridian-based acupuncture points, extraordinary points and meridians of the human body including anatomical locations and an introduction to energetic properties. Attention is given to of each of the 12 primary meridians, the 8 extraordinary meridians, the collaterals and all acupuncture points. Students learn the numerical nomenclature of points as well as their Pinyin names, pronunciations and English translations. This course contains both theoretical and practical content.

ACU111/2 Energetics of Acupuncture Points I/II
LENGTH: 90 Hours/6 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: ACU101/102
This is in-depth study of the energetic and therapeutic properties of all acupuncture points of the 12 primary meridians, the Governing and Conception vessels, and the extraordinary points. Students learn the therapeutic functions of the acupoints and simple and elaborate acupoint combinations. This course builds on the introduction to the meanings of acupuncture point names provided in ACU101/102 and further explores the naming of the points, in many cases revealing both the therapeutic values of points and their locations. Point categories are covered in detail as are microsystems of the body, including the ear. Forbidden and cautionary points are also discussed.

ACU113/4 Techniques and Therapeutics I/II
LENGTH: 90 Hours/6 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: ACU101/102
Students are introduced to the theory and practice of acupuncture therapy and its related disciplines. This course provides a solid foundation in needling technique, and related skills of moxibustion, cupping, electric stimulation, seven star needle and gua sha. Special attention is paid to aseptic procedures. The course also introduces students to acupuncture micro-systems including ear and scalp. The majority of class time is dedicated to the practice of techniques to help students develop practical skills and gain experience.

ACU132 Applied Five Elements
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1 Credit
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course is a revealing journey through the clinical research of the course instructor, renowned author and physician, Dr Michael Greenwood. Students are introduced to the use of Five Element Acupuncture in the treatment of chronic pain sufferers. Dr Greenwood is the author of Braving the Void, Paradox and Healing and The Unbroken Field.

ACU133 Five Elements Diagnosis
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1 Credit
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Student learn the significance of the intake as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool. The intake process is examined from an integrated five-elements and eight-principle perspective. Students are taught how to discern a patient's core motivation for acting and the degree to which he or she is aware of that motivation. The inner nature of the acupuncture points and formulas is also discussed in the context of an integrated diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on the discernment of constitutional type through the assessment of colour, sound, odour and emotion, and the patient's eight- principle physiology. This course is taught by Lonny S. Jarrett, author or Nourishing Destiny and The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine.

ACU134 Classical Five Element Acupuncture
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1 Credit
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, in the Worsley tradition, is one of the most complete, comprehensive, and far-reaching systems of medicine in the world. Students learn to develop and use rapport skills as powerful diagnostic tools, and will understand and manage patients in a whole new way. This course includes both lecture and practical applications. This course is taught by Neil R. Gumenick.

ACU211/2 Internal Medicine I/II
LENGTH: 90 Hours/6 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: ACU111/112, BMS201/202 and OM201/202
Students gain a thorough understanding of the complexity of pathogenesis and the treatment of TCM internal syndromes including etiology, pathology, syndrome differentiation and treatment using acupuncture and moxibustion. The first part of this course explores the 5 internal pathogenic factors, the 6 channels (as detailed in the Shang Han Lun) and 4 levels of pathogenic invasion (as detailed in the Wen Bing Xue), the state of Qi and Blood, pathologies of Zang Fu organs, therapeutic principles and methods and includes and introduction to the Jing Gui Yao Lue. The second part of this course covers the following TCM diseases: common cold, cough, asthma and wheezing, spontaneous and night sweating, palpitations, chest Bi, syncope, apoplexy, convulsions, headache, dizziness and vertigo, insomnia, mania and other psychiatric conditions, epilepsy, stomachache, vomiting, regurgitation, hiccup, dysphagia, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, parasites, abdominal pain, hypochondrium pain, jaundice, abdominal masses, tympanites and ascites, bleeding, edema, stranguria, urinary difficulties, lumbago, diabetes, Bi syndrome, atrophy, fever due to internal injury and consumptive disease. Additional components include basic geriatric conditions and addictions.

ACU301 Applied Acupuncture Therapeutics (Formerly Advanced Therapeutics)
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: ACU113/114 and OM201/202
This course is designed to explore, develop and strengthen practical skills necessary for successful clinical practice. The course begins by reviewing the current models of acupuncture treatment in North America and abroad, with a detailed look at traditional practices and the modern day equivalent that is known as Community Acupuncture. During this review students examine the current assumptions that define acupuncture practice in North America and how these assumptions impact our profession. Turning from theory to practice, the course delves into the essential components of clinical practice: practitioner/patient communication, selection of diagnostic methods, diagnosis, treatment plan, point selection, and techniques. Emphasis is placed on students developing competency in each of these important clinical skills.

ACU321 Gynecology
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: OM201/202
Gynecology is the field of medicine that deals with specific women's health issues, primarily those related to reproductive organs. This course applies the principles of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to the field of gynecology. Students gain knowledge of physical and pathological features of women and learn to diagnose based on syndrome patterns to and create appropriate treatment procedures for diseases and conditions related to menstruation, leucorrhea, pregnancy and labour. Twenty-five diseases are thoroughly discussed leaving students confident in the treatment of gynecological conditions with basic acupoint prescriptions and their relevant modifications.

ACU322 Orthopedics and Traumatology
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: ACU113/114 and BMS103
By applying the principles of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to the study of orthopedics and sports therapy, this class introduces the topic of Motor Points and use of Acupuncture for injuries to the musculoskeletal system. Students are taught to assess patients using the sports medical model and to treat patients using Motor Point techniques as well as basic TCM Acupuncture treatment protocols for common injuries.

ACU323 Dermatology and External Medicine
LENGTH: 22.5 Hours/1.5 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Summer
PREREQUISITES: OM201/202
This course applies the principles of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to the study of dermatology and other disorders of the external body. Through studying 16 diseases, students gain skills in diagnosis, syndrome differentiation and treatment using acupuncture and moxibustion for a variety of diseases and conditions such as carbuncles and furuncles, goiter, hemorrhoids, scrofula, herpes zoster and warts.

ACU324 Pediatrics
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: OM201202
This course applies the principles of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to the field of pediatrics. Students learn to differentiate syndromes based on patterns of signs and symptoms, and to create appropriate treatment procedures using acupuncture and moxibustion for a dozen different diseases and conditions such as common cold and cough, asthma, diarrhea, constipation, urinary disorders, and fevers and convulsions. Students learn diagnostic skills by applying them directly to infants and children who are brought in from time to time. This course also includes a comprehensive survey of vaccinations, autism spectral disorders, mosquito-vector diseases, pregnancy and childbirth.

ACU325 Ophthalmology and Ears, Nose, Throat
LENGTH: 22.5 Hours/1.5 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: OM201/202
This course applies the principles of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to the study of disorders of the eyes, ears, nose, mouth and throat. Students learn to differentiate syndromes based on patterns of signs and symptoms, and to create appropriate treatment procedures using acupuncture and moxibustion for diseases and conditions such as blindness, cataracts, conjunctivitis, deafness, tinnitus, vertigo, epistaxis and sore throat.

ACU332 Advanced Orthopedics and Traumatology
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Summer
PREREQUISITES: ACU322
Building on concepts offered in ACU322, this class deeply explores the treatment of common musculoskeletal pathologies and introduces a template for all treatment protocols. In addition to applying motor points, students apply classical theories and points to the treatment of injuries, and practice advanced techniques such as cupping, electro-stimulation, and moxibustion. Class assignments include reports on common pathologies and in-class treatments each day.

ACU521 Acupuncture and Addictions
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter
PREREQUISITES: ACU113/114, 80 program credits or permission from the dean
Students gain understanding of the world of addictions, including the biochemical and physiological effects on the body caused by the abuse of substances and behaviours. Emphasis is given to the sociological and humanistic roots of the epidemic, as well as treatment plans and treatment techniques. The NADA protocol for auricular therapy is analyzed in detail.

BMS101/2 Anatomy and Physiology I/II
LENGTH: 90 Hours/6 Credits
SEMESTERS: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: NA
Students are introduced to the fundamental structures and functions of the human body both internally and externally, including all of the major systems, organs and tissues, and components of microbiology such as cytology and immunology. This course includes theoretical and practical components.

BMS103 Surface Anatomy
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTERS: Fall, Summer
PREREQUISITES: NA
Students explore the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems through palpation while gaining a deeper understanding of the tissue layers that are affected during massage and acupuncture. This course has both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Theoretical and practical components are included.

BMS104 Advanced Physiology
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: BMS101/102
Building on concepts learned in Anatomy and Physiology, students acquire additional knowledge in the field of human physiology and in understanding mechanisms of disease. This course also covers special concepts and principles necessary for understanding the overall integrated function of the human body, and how physiological functions can become abnormal in human disease conditions.

BMS111 Ethnobotany
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Summer
PREREQUISITES: NA
The aim of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to learn about the relationships between people and plants, with a focus on traditional plant knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and how this knowledge reflects and is reflected by environmental perceptions. Major topics within the field of ethnobotany are covered, with examples drawn in most cases from northwestern North America. Readings relating to subtopics covered are assigned from the textbook or additional materials. PowerPoint presentations, plant samples and field trips are used to familiarize students with the plants and plant products being discussed. An important learning goal of this course is for each student to find personal meaning in the course materials, including an increased awareness of the key role played by plants in our daily lives, and in motivation to continue studying plant and human culture relationships.

BMS112 Botany/Horticulture
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Summer
PREREQUISITES: NA
This class provides an introduction to the structure, function and diversity of flowering plants: how they grow, how their parts are interconnected, how groups of plants are related and how they adapt to and interact with their environment. Students learn how to identify plants through the use of field guides and field trips. Basic plant propagation techniques are discussed, including soils and plant nutritional requirements, with a view towards sustainable practices. Students experiment with seed and vegetative propagation of herbaceous plants and explore some plant-human relationships such as agriculture and conservation.

BMS201/2 Pathophysiology I/II
LENGTH: 90 Hours/6 Credits
SEMESTERS: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: BMS101/102
This course is a study of functional or physiologic changes of the human body that result from illness or disease. Specific concepts of microbiology are covered including virology, parasitology and bacteriology. Pathophysiology utilizes the knowledge of the normal structure and function of the human body; for this reason, students must have a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

BMS211 Biochemistry
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: BMS101/102
This course examines the chemical interactions within living cells that are essential for sustaining life. Basic principles of organic and cellular chemistry are introduced; students become familiar with the structures, functions and properties of molecules involved in the fundamental processes of life.

BMS212 Phytochemistry
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: BMS211
This course introduces the chemistry of plants and how those chemical constituents interact with human physiology, pharmaceuticals and synergistically within individual plants. Groups of chemical compounds are examined including saponins, tannins, resins, alcohols, volatile oils, carbohydrates, phenolic compounds, coumarins, anthraquinones, flavones, bitters, glycosides and alkaloids.

BMS221 First Aid & CPR
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1 Credit
SEMESTERS: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: NA
This course provides students with the skills required to perform CPR and to administer basic first aid. It also makes students aware of common clinical emergencies and how to handle them safely and effectively.

BMS222 Natural Emergency Medicine
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1 Credit
SEMESTERS: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: NA
In this course students learn to apply natural remedies - Acupuncture, Herbal Remedies, Homeopathics and others - to emergency situations both in the clinic and outside. Students learn to recognize and diagnose emergency conditions using biomedical techniques and provide effective therapy combining techniques learned in BMS221 and knowledge of natural healing remedies.

BMS231 Western Diagnosis/Laboratory Tests
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: BMS201/202
This course examines the process of medical diagnosis from the perspective of Western Medicine and introduces students to the battery of medical tests available. Emphasis is placed on effective history taking and physical examination (also integral to TCM diagnosis), and a functional understanding of test results and situations in which such tests are indicated. Basic pharmacology is introduced so that students have a better understanding of the physiological effects of commonly prescribed chemical substances.

BMS232 Integrated Physical Examination
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTERS: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: BMS101/102
This course is designed to teach Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine students proficient physical examination and history taking skills. Students learn to select and perform examination procedures that correlate to the patient's chief complaint and history. Additionally, the course prepares students for a future in a world of integrated medicine where Eastern practitioners must grasp Western concepts and be competent at diagnosing, communicating and co-managing various conditions with other health care professionals. Content includes checking vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature; dermatome evaluation including meridian and Jiaji evaluation; and physical orthopedics exams such as heart auscultation, lymph node examination, organ examinations and pathological reflexes.

BMS331 Advanced Western Diagnosis
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTERS: Fall
PREREQUISITES: BMS231
During the first half of the semester, this course builds on the Western Diagnosis/Laboratory Tests by covering more conditions. The second half of the class focuses on cases and class discussions, during which students work on developing differential diagnosing skills.

BMS431 Western Pharmacology
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: BMS201/202, BMS211
This course is an introduction into the vast pharmacopoeia of drugs used in Western Medicine as well as their biologic origins when relevant. Basic drug interactions are covered, in addition to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug and toxin metabolism.

BMS501 Microbiology/Immunology
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter
PREREQUISITES: BMS201/202
This course examines pathogenic microorganisms that can cause disease in the human body (including parasites, bacteria, viruses and fungi) and the basic principles of the human immune system. Students learn about normal and abnormal immune functions, among them autoimmunity, hypersensitivity disorders and immune deficiencies.

CBOT331/2 Chinese Materia Medica I/II
LENGTH: 120 Hours/8 Credits
SEMESTERS: Fall
PREREQUISITES: OM101/102
The Chinese materia medica consists of hundreds of herbs that have been used as medicine in China for centuries. Students are introduced to the general concepts of Chinese herbal medicine and then become familiar with the most common and widely used herbs, including their Latin, English and Chinese names and their physical, energetic and therapeutic properties according to Eastern philosophies. In addition, students learn to identify dried herbs and avoid common complications and negative interactions.

CBOT401/402 Formulas and Strategies I/II
LENGTH: 90 Hours/6 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter
PREREQUISITES: CBOT331/332
Approximately 200 formulas in 20 therapeutic groups are covered in detail. For each formula, students learn its composition/ingredients, dosage, indications, formula analysis, cautions and contraindications and common modifications. At the conclusion of the course students are capable to safely and competently apply at least 100 formulas in the clinical setting and are prepared to pass British Columbia's registration exam by having mastered 171 formulas as required by CTCMA. Furthermore, students gain the skill to develop their own formulas to treat a vast majority of disorders or syndrome patterns. Methods of formulation, preparation and modification are included as well as safety concerns for patient administration including contraindications and other patient concerns.

CBOT403 Phytochemistry
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: BMS211
This course introduces the chemistry of plants and how those chemical constituents interact with human physiology, pharmaceuticals and synergistically within individual plants. Groups of chemical compounds are examined including saponins, tannins, resins, alcohols, volatile oils, carbohydrates, phenolic compounds, coumarins, anthraquinones, flavones, bitters, glycosides and alkaloids.

CBOT404 Herbal Pharmacology
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter
PREREQUISITES: BMS201/202, CBOT331/332, OM201/202
Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the study of the interaction of drugs with living organisms under the guidance of the basic theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine by using the modern technology. Based on the updated research achievements, the course introduces the actions, related mechanisms, and active components of herbal medicine. Students are required to master the modern scientific connotations concerning the effects and the main indications of Chinese Medicine. They learn basic knowledge and principles that are likely to be drawn upon during research and clinical work.

CBOT405 Practical Herbal Pharmacy
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course provides students with hands-on experience in preparing various herbal remedies and products, including tinctures, teas, creams, capsules, salves, syrups poultices, oils, ointments and more. The concept of polypharmacy is introduced and students learn the techniques of dispensing. Students learn to maintain a safe working environment and ensure that all equipment is safe and functional. Each class is dedicated to making different herbal preparations and students get to keep the products they make in class.

CBOT411 TCM Internal Medicine
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Summer
PREREQUISITES: ACU211/212, BMS201/202 and OM401/402
Students gain a thorough understanding of the complexity of pathogenesis and the treatment of TCM internal syndromes including etiology, pathology, syndrome differentiation and treatment using herbal medicine. This course covers the following TCM diseases: common cold, cough, asthma and wheezing, spontaneous and night sweating, palpitations, chest Bi, syncope, apoplexy, convulsions, headache, dizziness and vertigo, insomnia, mania, epilepsy, stomachache, vomiting, regurgitation, hiccup, dysphagia, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, parasites, abdominal pain, hypochondrium pain, jaundice, abdominal masses, tympanites and ascites, bleeding, edema, stranguria, urinary difficulties, lumbago, diabetes, Bi syndrome, atrophy, fever due to internal injury and consumptive disease. The history and principles of the Shang Han Lun, Jing Gui Yao Lue and Win Bing Xue are reintroduced and applied when appropriate.

CBOT412 Herbal Case Studies
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Summer
PREREQUISITES: CBOT401/402
Students utilize their prior knowledge and in a challenging and theoretical manner in the investigation and assessment of both theoretical and actual clinical cases. Assessments of both straightforward and challenging cases prepare students for providing patients with the optimal treatment plan and herbal prescriptions. Since this course requires a strong base in TCM knowledge, it is an excellent review course in general, but is essentially a course to advance a student's knowledge and ability to work with complex diagnoses in order to be fully prepared for the post-graduate clinical setting.

CBOT413 Advanced Herbal Formulas
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Summer
PREREQUISITES: CBOT401/402
By studying 2 simplified formats of herbal combinations - herbal pairs and patent formulas - this course broadens and deepens students' knowledge of the application of herbal medicine and increases their competency in prescribing herbal formulas. Approximately 150 herbal pairs, selected from the classic texts the Shang Han Lun and the Jin Gui Yao Lue and from modern TCM research and application in China, are discussed in detail. Also explored is an additional 150 of the most effective patent herbal formulas currently used in China, many of which are readily available in North America.

CBOT421 TCM Gynecology
LENGTH: 22.5 Hours/1.5 Credits
SEMESTER: Summer
PREREQUISITES: ACU321 and CBOT401/402
Gynecology is the field of medicine that deals with specific women's health issues, primarily those related to reproductive organs. This course applies the principles of Chinese Herbal Medicine to the field of gynecology. Students gain knowledge of physical and pathological features of women and learn to diagnose based on syndrome patterns to and create appropriate treatment procedures for diseases and conditions related to menstruation, leucorrhea, pregnancy and labour. Twenty-five diseases are thoroughly discussed leaving students confident in the treatment of gynecological conditions with basic herbal prescriptions and their relevant modifications.

CBOT422/423 TCM Dermatology and External Medicine/Ophthalmology and Ears, Nose, Throat
LENGTH: 22.5 Hours/1.5 Credits
SEMESTER: Summer
PREREQUISITES: ACU323, ACU325 and CBOT401/402
This course applies the principles of Oriental Medicine to the study of dermatology and other disorders of the external body and the five sense organs. Through studying various dermatological and sense organ-related diseases, students gain skills in diagnosis, syndrome differentiation and treatment using herbal medicine for conditions such as carbuncles and furuncles, goiter, hemorrhoids, scrofula, herpes zostes, warts, blindness, cataracts, conjunctivitis, deafness, tinnitus, vertigo, epistaxis and sore throat.

CBOT424 TCM Pediatrics
LENGTH: 22.5 Hours/1.5 Credits
SEMESTER: Summer
PREREQUISITES: ACU324 and CBO401/T402
This course applies the principles of Oriental Medicine to the study of pediatrics. Students gain skills in diagnosis, syndrome differentiation and treatment using herbal medicine for conditions such as common colds, thrush, malnutrition, developmental disorders, febrile conditions and more.

CBOT501 Modern TCM Herbal Research
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter
PREREQUISITES: CBOT331/332
Although Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine date back thousands of years, there is a continual stream of modern research being conducted on these ancient techniques, especially in their application to modern-day illnesses and diseases. This course traces the medical uses of Chinese Medicine from today all the way back to its roots, and also examines research that is guiding these ancient practices into uncharted future territories.

CP101 Clinical Observation
LENGTH: 120 Hours/8 Credits
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Clinical Observation provides students with both observational and therapeutic experience in a multidisciplinary medical clinic. Students observe qualified and experienced practitioners in their care of patients and clinical management. Students learn clinical protocol, treatment etiquette, consultation and counselling skills, practical diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic techniques.

CP102 Clinical Supervised Practice: Community Clinic
LENGTH: 90 Hours/3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 4 credits CP101, OM101/102
COREQUISITES: 4 credits CP101, ACU113/114
In Community Clinic students treat patients under direct supervision in a clinical setting with patients both seated and lying in a large room. This clinic is designed to give students experience in the Community Acupuncture clinical setting and to be more prepared to provide treatments in impoverished communities or in makeshift clinics, which are often seen in the college's Global Outreach clinics around the world, and in addiction treatment facilities. Students gain experience performing acupuncture, but also moxibustion, cupping, gua sha and Tui Na.

CP200/300 Clinical Independent Practice
LENGTH: 300 Hours/10 Credits
PREREQUISITES: CP102
Students emerge from Clinical Observation and begin to work with patients while supervised, and then graduate to independent clinical work as their experience increases. Students assist their patients through the entire treatment process with varying degrees of supervision. Students enhance skills of consultation and diagnosis and choose appropriate treatment techniques and principles on a case- by-case basis.

CP351 Clinical Externship/Global Outreach Program
LENGTH: Maximum 240 Hours/8 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 200 hours clinical practice, OM201/202, ACU113/114, permission from the Dean
In lieu of hours required in CP200/300, students gain valuable clinical experience either working with a qualified Acupuncturist in a private clinical setting or while participating in the College's Global Outreach Program. Students employ all the skills they have learned thus far, and experience life as an acupuncturist.

CP400 TCM Clinical Independent Practice
LENGTH: 180 Hours/6 Credits
PREREQUISITES: CBOT331/332, Enrolment in the Diploma of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program or permission from Dean
The focus of this clinic is the treatment of individuals primarily using herbs and formulas from the Chinese Materia Medica, and also acupuncture techniques as used in previous clinics. Students apply their theoretical knowledge of Chinese herbalism to the clinical situation, and learn to compile formulas and to prescribe and dispense herbs in order to treat patients suffering from a variety of ailments.

CP451 Clinical Externship/Global Outreach Program
LENGTH: Maximum 90 Hours/3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 3 credits of CP400, permission from the Dean
In lieu of hours required in CP400, students gain valuable clinical experience either working with a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners in a private clinical setting or while participating in the College's Global Outreach Program. Students employ all the skills they have learned thus far, and experience life as a Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

CP500 Advanced Clinical Independent Practice
LENGTH: 360 Hours/12 Credits
PREREQUISITES: CP400, Enrolment in the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program
Students work alongside a Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the College clinic and employ all therapeutic techniques learned thus far. Students may also establish clinical research trials to test the efficacy of TCM in the treatment of a particular condition.

CP551 Clinical Externship/Global Outreach Program
LENGTH: Maximum 240 Hours/8 Credits
PREREQUISITES: CP400, permission from the Dean
In lieu of hours required in CP500, students gain valuable clinical experience either working with a qualified Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine in a private clinical setting or while participating in the College's Global Outreach Program. Students employ all the skills they have learned thus far, and experience life as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

OM101/2 TCM Foundations I/II
LENGTH: 90 Hours/6 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Students are introduces to the basic philosophies and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Topics covered include the history of acupuncture; theories of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements; organ-based theories; an exploration of the system of channels, collaterals and acupuncture points; vital substances such as qi, blood, body fluids and essence; constitutional characteristics that affect health and well being; an introduction to disease including etiological factors and pathogenesis; preventative concepts including lifestyle, exercise and diet; and diagnostic and therapeutic concepts inherent to Chinese Medicine.

OM111 Introduction to Tai Qi Chuan
LENGTH: 22.5 Hours/1.5 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Summer
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course introduces students to the fundamental theories and practices of Tai Qi Chuan. Tai Qi Chuan is the Chinese system of healing that uses specific movements and exercises that are intended to harmonize and improve both body and spirit. This course contains both theoretical and practical components.

OM112 Introduction to Qi Gong
LENGTH: 22.5 Hours/1.5 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course introduces students to the fundamental theories and practices of Qi Gong. Qi Gong is the practice of controlling the flow and distribution of "life energy" in order to improve the health and harmony of the mind and body. This course contains both theoretical and practical components.

OM113 Introduction to Tui Na
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Summer
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Tui Na is a form of Chinese therapeutic massage that can be used alone or in conjunction with acupuncture and herbal medicine. Through both theoretical and practical components, students learn the basic principles and common therapeutic techniques of Tui Na, how to treat various common syndromes, and gain an understanding of how to apply those in a therapeutic setting.

OM201/2 TCM Diagnosis I/II
LENGTH: 90 Hours/6 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: OM101/102
Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis involves the use of various palpatory, visual, olfactory, and inquiry techniques to determine the state of health and wellness of an individual. This course provides students with a thorough understanding of TCM diagnostic principles, which are applicable to acupuncture, herbology and other disciplines of Traditional Chinese Medicine. As mainstays in TCM diagnosis, tongue and pulse diagnosis are thoroughly explored, and all facets of diagnosis are covered both theoretically and practically. This course then continues with differentiation of syndromes based on the Eight Principles, Zang Fu differentiation, pathogenic factors, Six Channels, Four Levels and San Jiao.

OM231 Five Elements
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: OM101/102
In Chinese tradition, Five Elements is a system by which interactions within living beings and between living being and nature can be explored and explained based on general traits associated with the elements known as Wood, Fire, Earth Metal and Water. Students learn the history of the Five Element perspective, the fundamental characteristics of each element and the application of this branch of study to Chinese Medicine. The psychological and behavioural implications of the Five Elements are explored in depth, as well as the associated therapeutic applications including diagnosis, acupuncture point selection and herbology. Treatment protocols including Aggressive Energy, Possession, and Husband-Wife Imbalance are also discussed, as is the integration of 5 Element and TCM Diagnosis.

OM233 Beginner Chinese Pulse Diagnosis
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1 Credit
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: OM101/102
Theoretical and didactic instruction is combined with practical training. In a hands-on format with close individual attention, the instructor emphasizes the ability to palpate the 8 depths, the 6 principal positions and 24 complementary positions associated with the system elaborated by Dr. Leon Hammer. This class focuses on common and important qualities, and those not identified in the TCM literature. Treatment based on unique pulse findings is also discussed. Comprehensive training in Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis leads to the advanced understanding and skill that improves diagnostic acumen.

OM234 Understanding Constitutional Diagnosis: Integral and Evolutionary Perspectives
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1 Credit
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: N/A
What is the largest possible context for the practice of Chinese medicine in the 21st century? How will Chinese medicine help humanity to face the challenges that confront us today? What are the most significant imbalances of our time and how can Chinese medicine help? What is the potential of Chinese medicine to lead the way to an integral understanding of human health? These questions and more will be explored in this 2-day seminar by renowned author and teacher Lonny S. Jarrett. A basic premise of Chinese medicine is to move stagnation before tonifying and there is no greater source of stagnation in life than having forgotten true self. The highest purpose of medicine is to assist people in awakening to true self so that destiny is forged through the process of making conscious choices. Ultimately, Chinese Medicine can be said to be a science of integrity, yet how often do we realize the higher implications of integrity in our lives or in clinical practice?

The intention of this course is to give students a core grounding in this "inner tradition" of medicine. Constitutional diagnosis is examined as an organizing framework that yields deep insights into each patient's destiny and path of healing. The imagery contained in the acupuncture point names is discussed as it relates to the points inner functions. Participants come to understand Chinese Medicine as a fully holistic/integral science as well as appreciate the key role that the practitioner's own level of development plays in achieving this goal. Participation in this class is suitable for students and practitioners from any tradition and level of training who wish to deepen their perspective on their art.

OM301 Comprehensive Review
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Summer
PREREQUISITES: ACU211/212
Through the investigation and review of past coursework, practical techniques, and case studies, student utilize their prior knowledge in a challenging and theoretical manner. In order to prepare students for various licensing exams, and for providing their patients with optimal care, this course helps students organize straight forward and challenging concepts and cases efficiently and thoroughly for both theoretical and practical application.

OM302 Case Studies
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Summer
PREREQUISITES: ACU211/212
Students utilize their prior knowledge and in a challenging and theoretical manner in the investigation and assessment of both theoretical and actual clinical cases. Assessments of both straightforward and challenging cases prepare students for providing patients with the optimal treatment plan. Since this course requires a strong base in TCM knowledge, it is an excellent review course in general, but is essentially a course to advance a student's knowledge and ability to work with complex diagnoses in order to be fully prepared for the post-graduate clinical setting.

OM333 Intermediate Chinese Pulse Diagnosis
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1 Credit
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: OM233
The Chinese pulse system is an exquisite and sophisticated means of understanding the whole person. It can reveal the patient's constitution, previous illnesses, early insults to normal physiology, environmental stressors, trauma, lifestyle, emotions and behaviour. It can also predict possible future pathologies with accuracy. Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis is rooted in the work of Dr. John HF Shen and developed by Leon Hammer, MD, as described in the book Chinese Pulse Diagnosis: A Contemporary Approach. Theoretical and didactic instruction is combined with practical training. In a hands-on format with close individual attention, the instructor emphasizes the ability to palpate the 8 depths, the 6 principal positions and 24 complementary positions associated with the system elaborated by Dr. Hammer. This intermediate course class is a continuation of the Chinese Pulse Diagnosis series, which began with the beginner level. The focus of this course is acquiring intensive hands-on experience with close supervision, and beginning the practice of pulse interpretation to craft individualized and comprehensive treatment plans. Comprehensive training in Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis leads to the advanced understanding and skill that improves diagnostic acumen.

OM401 Shi Liao: Chinese Food Therapy
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: OM101/102, OM201/202
Shi Liao is a branch of Chinese Medicine that uses food as preventative and curative therapy. This course examines traditional Chinese foods and diets, Shi Liao principles and philosophies and emphasizes the energetic effect of various foods, teas and spices after consumption.

OM402 TCM Classics I: Huang Di Nei Jing
LENGTH: 22.5 Hours/1.5 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter
PREREQUISITES: ACU211/212
This course examines one of the most monumental texts in the history of Chinese Medicine, the Huang Di Nei Jing, and investigates its impact on both historical and modern day practices.

OM501 TCM Classics II
LENGTH: 90 Hours/6 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: CBOT411
This course examines a major school of Chinese Medicine known as the Wen Bing Xue and surveys two major texts in Chinese Medicine: the Jin Gui Yao Lue and the Shang Han Lun. Students learn the differentiation of pathogenic cold and warm diseases and the vast pharmacopoeia of herbal formulas that apply.

OM511 Advanced TCM Internal Medicine
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter
PREREQUISITES: CBOT411
This course is a continuation of both CBOT411 and ACU211/2, covering a wider expanse of internal pathologies including less commonly seen disorders and difficult to treat conditions.

OM512 TCM Psychology
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: CBOT401/402
Psychology in Traditional Chinese Medicine is viewed from a holistic perspective in which mental, emotional and physical health are interrelated. This course is a detailed exploration of the psyche in Chinese Medicine and investigates the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders using philosophies and modalities of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

OM513 TCM Gerontology and Pediatrics
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: ACU211/212, ACU324, CBOT401/402
This course examines the effects of aging on health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on age-related illnesses and diseases, psychological factors, dietary concerns and special treatment techniques for assisting elderly patients. This course also examines advanced conditions in TCM Pediatrics.

OM521 Advanced TCM Differentiation and Therapeutics
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: ACU211/212, CBOT401/402, CBOT411
Students blend their prior knowledge with advanced information pertaining to modern TCM practice and apply it in a challenging and theoretical manner. Working individually and as teams, students organize straightforward and challenging concepts and cases efficiently and thoroughly for both theoretical and practical application and create effective treatment plans.

PCP101 Clinical Observation
LENGTH: 90 Hours/6 Credits
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Clinical Observation provides students with both observational and therapeutic experience in a multidisciplinary medical clinic. Students observe qualified and experienced practitioners in their care of patients and clinical management. Students learn clinical protocol, treatment etiquette, consultation and counselling skills, practical diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic techniques.

PCP200 Clinical Supervised Practice
LENGTH: 90 Hours/3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: PCP101
Students emerge from Clinical Observation and begin to work with patients while under direct supervision. Student gain confidence in the intake process, diagnosis and treatment selection.

PCP300 Clinical Independent Practice
LENGTH: 330 Hours/11 Credits
PREREQUISITES: PCP200
Students work independently with patients and assist them through the entire treatment process with the guidance of the clinical supervisor. Students enhance skills of consultation and diagnosis and choose appropriate treatment techniques and principles on a case-by-case basis.

PD101 Professional Writing Development
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTERS: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course is designed to develop the students' professional writing skills. Topics include the proper use of grammar, how to build effective sentences and paragraphs, document organization, and writing for your target audience. Students will gain experience in writing an effective term paper, literature review, newspaper/magazine article, grant application, and curriculum vitae. In addition to in-class writing practice exercises, students will be members of review groups giving feedback to their colleagues to gain experience with the peer-review process.

PD301A TCM Ethics
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1 Credit
SEMESTER: Summer
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course covers medical ethics and legal considerations with regard to clients' rights and privileges, patient care and privacy considerations.

PD301B Phytotherapy Ethics
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1 Credit
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course covers medical ethics and legal considerations with regard to clients' rights and privileges, patient care and privacy considerations.

PD302 Business Development and Practice Management
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTERS: Fall, Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: 80 program credits or permission from the Dean
This course provides students with information necessary to utilize their education and qualifications in a professional capacity. Students learn about business planning and development, marketing strategies, systems for business set-up and record keeping/financials. Each student should understand that businesses are dynamic. Skills such as creativity, resourcefulness and critical thinking are vital to succeeding in the business arena where change is constant and decisions are based on variable factors. The primary project for this course is completing a formal Business Plan.

PD304 Research Skills Development/ Research Project
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: 80 program credits or permission from the Dean
This course develops students' ability to research and write a professional level manuscript, which will be submitted for international publication. Short lectures are given at the beginning of each class to advance specific writing topics, with the remainder of the time left for student peer-review workshop sessions and one-on-one assistance for the student's individual research project. Students are instructed on the components of a research paper (introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusions), the importance of logical flow of thought, research methods, and ways to correctly cite within a paper.

WHS101 Introduction to Herbal Medicine
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course explores the early origins of herbal medicine focusing on pre-1900 history with a look forward to the future of herbal medicine in the 21st century. Students learn about herbal traditions of the world that have shaped the world of modern herbal medicine including European Herbal Medicine, Indian Herbal Medicine (Ayurveda), Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCM), African Herbal Medicine, Australian Herbal Medicine (Aboriginal), North American Herbal Medicine and finally South American Herbal Medicine.

WHS102 Materia Medica I
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Students build relationships with the plant medicines that they will be using to create medicines for their patients. During the classes, students use organoleptic skills to experience the herbs that they are studying, including tasting, smelling and observing. Each herb is tried in various forms including teas and tinctures. Monographs of the herbs are provided and there is discussion and debate amongst students about each herb.

This course examines in depth the following herbs: Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow), Chamomilla recutita (German Chamomile), Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet), Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle), Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion), Inula helenium (Elecampane), Panax ginseng (Ginseng), Avena sativa (Oatstraw), Valeriana officinalis (Valerian), Allium sativum (Garlic), Crataegus laevigata (Hawthorn), Calendula officinalis (Marigold), Arctostaphylos uva ursi (Bearberry), Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil's Claw), Salix alba (Willow), Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon Grape), Cimicifuga racemosa (Black Cohosh), Vitex agnus castus (Chastetree), Echinacea angustifolia/purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal), Passiflora incarnata (Pasionflower), Acorus calamus (Sweet Flag), Barosma betulina (Buchu), Curcuma longa (Turmeric), Piper methysticum (Kava), Angelica archangelica (Angelica), Fucus vesiculosus (Bladderwrack), Melilotus officinalis (Melilot), Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy), Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel), Smilax spp. (Sarsaparilla), Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry) and Scutelleria lateriflora (Skullcap). Other herbs are introduced, time permitting. All 6 Materia Medica courses can be taken in any order.

WHS103 Materia Medica II
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Students build relationships with the plant medicines that they will be using to create medicines for their patients. During the classes, students use organoleptic skills to experience the herbs that they are studying, including tasting, smelling and observing. Each herb is tried in various forms including teas and tinctures. Monographs of the herbs are provided and there is discussion and debate amongst students about each herb.

This course examines in depth the following herbs: Centaurum erythraea (Centaury), Rhamnus purshiana (Cascara sagrada), Thymus vulgaris (Thyme), Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop), Hypericum perforatum (St. John's Wort), Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm), Tilia europea (Linden), Achillea millefolium (Yarrow), Gingko biloba (Gingko), Zanthoxylum americanum (Prickly Ash), Equisetum arvense (Horsetail), Zea mays (Cornsilk), Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola), Dioscorea villosa (Wild Yam), Stellaria media (Chickweed), Alchemilla vulgaris (Lady's Mantle), Urtica dioica (Nettle), Glycrrhiza glabra (Licorice), Salvia officinalis (Sage), Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pau D'Arco), Aloe vera (Aloe), Capsicum frutescens (Cayenne), Gentiana lutea (Gentian), Plantago spp. (Plantain), Baptisia tinctorii (Wild Indigo), Geum urbanum (Avens), Montia perfoliata (Miners Lettuce), Pimpinella anisum (Aniseed), Ruta graveolens (Rue), Solidago virgaurea (Goldenrod), Verbascum Thapsus (Mullein) and Zingiber officinalis (Ginger). Other herbs are introduced, time permitting. All 6 Materia Medica courses can be taken in any order.

WHS104 Aromatic Medicine
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Students gain a firm grounding in the Art of Aromatherapy, an ancient and natural therapy that uses aromatic essences to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. The course examines the roles of aromatic essences in a therapeutic context exploring the use of essential oils and the connection with our olfactory system. During the classes students are given the opportunity to create and discuss their own medicinal blends while learning to incorporate the therapeutic values of the aromatic medicine into their daily life.

WHS106 Flower Essences
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course gives a firm grounding in the art of Flower Essences and other Vibrational Medicine forms of healing. Various families of essences are discussed including Bach Flower remedies and local Flower Essences. Students participate in field trips to create their own Essences using various techniques. Classroom training teaches students the therapeutic benefits of Vibrational Medicine for their patients, and even for animal companions. Students learn to read and to interpret plant signatures, explore different methods for selecting essences so that the effectiveness of treatment is more reliable, and discuss the archetypal patterns of the 5 elements and the 12 channels of TCM in order to interpret patient signs and symptoms more effectively. The selection process of Vibrational Medicine to be used in treatments is also be discussed.

WHS111 Practical Herbal Pharmacy
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This practical course provides students with an education in the preparation of various herbal products that are required to be effective in the dispensary. The products that are made include Infusions, Tinctures, Syrups, Capsules, Flower Essences, Infused Oils, Herbal Baths, Liniments, Poultices, Fomentations, Salves, Balms and Creams. Each class focuses on one particular product and instructions is given about the use and effectiveness of each preparation. Students take home the products that they make in this class to use and experience themselves. Students are required to complete a practical presentation in class on a product of the student's choice. This is an ideal class for anyone interested in making their own herbal remedies!

WHS121 Backyard Gardening
LENGTH: 30 Hours/2 Credits
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course covers organic methods for growing annual, biennial and perennial food and medicinal plants. Topics include the following: how plants grow and what conditions different types of plants require; garden location and design; organic soil management, composting, fertilizers and the soil food web; basic gardening methods (sowing, starting seedlings indoors, transplanting, thinning, watering, mulching, propagating perennials); managing common insect and disease problems organically; winter protection of vegetables and perennials; basic seed saving. In the age of financial uncertainty, gardening skills are a sought after commodity. This course helps students to be sustainable with independent food production throughout the year. The course book, Backyard Bounty, is a BC Bestseller written by the course instructor, Dr. Linda Gilkeson.

WHS151 Energetics of Herbal Medicine
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course introduces students to the concepts of Energetics in Herbal Medicine. Energetics refer to the actions and qualities of the plants that are not directly related to the chemical constituents. It is a system of diagnosis and explanation that has a long history and tradition throughout various cultures of the world. The systems that are explored in this course are Western Energetics (derived from Greek and other European traditions including the work of Galen), Ayurvedic Energetics (derived from the traditions of health and healing from India) and TCM Energetics (discussing concepts such as Yin/Yang and 5 Element Theory from China). Students explore how these Energetic principles affect both the patient and the plants being used as medicine.

WHS161 Hidden Dimensions of Healing in Natural Medicine
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1 Credit
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Over the course of 2 intensive days, Peter Conway explores the ways in which practitioners can exert therapeutic effects beyond their primary tools of practice. Peter argues that all practitioners can positively and significantly influence patient outcomes by attending to the interpersonal factors that occur in the consultation. Awareness and manipulation of these normally concealed aspects of healing allows for enhanced benefits to patients and increased satisfaction for practitioners.

In a wide-ranging, profound, radical yet entertaining set of presentations and exercises Peter will touch on the fields of history, philosophy, science, physiology, esotericism, clinical practice and more.

WHS162 Medicinal Mushrooms of Western Canada
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1 Credit
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: N/A
In this weekend course presented by Robert Rogers, students will explore the world of medicinal mushrooms and lichens, learn how to prepare tinctures, identify mushrooms in the wild, and examine the top 20 mushrooms and their use in a clinical setting, including contraindications and positive drug interactions. The course will be presented from the perspective of a registered herbalist with 18 years of clinical practice, and include case studies involving chronic disease, including auto-immune conditions.

WHS201 Materia Medica III
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Students build relationships with the plant medicines that they will be using to create medicines for their patients. During the classes, students use organoleptic skills to experience the herbs that they are studying, including tasting, smelling and observing. Each herb is tried in various forms including teas and tinctures. Monographs of the herbs are provided and there is discussion and debate amongst students about each herb.

This course examines in depth the following herbs: Aconitum napellus (Aconite), Adonis vernalis (Spring Adonis), Arnica Montana (Arnica), Atropa belladonna (Deadly Nightshade), Bryonia dioica (Red Bryony), Chelidonium majus (Celandine), Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley), Datura stramonium (Jimson Weed), Ephedra sinica (Ma Huang), Gelsemium semperivens (Yellow Jasmine), Hyoscyamus nigra (Henbane), Lobelia inflata (Lobelia), Phytolacca decandra (Pokeroot), Rumex crispus (Yellow Dock), Mentha piperita (Peppermint), Stachys officinalis (Wood Betony), Aesculus hippocastanum (Horsechestnut), Symphytum officinale (Comfrey), Caulophyllum thalictroides (Blue Cohosh), Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto), Galega officinalis (Goat's Rue), Apium graveolens (Celery), Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel), Prunella vulgaris (Self Heal), Chionanthus virginicus (Fringe Tree), Glechoma hederacea (Ground Ivy), Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose), Piscidia erythrina (Jamaican Dogwood), Sanguinaria Canadensis (Boodroot), Symplocarpus foetidus (Skunk Cabbage), Viola odorata (Sweet Violet) and Sambucus nigra (Elder). Other herbs are introduced, time permitting. All 6 Materia Medica courses can be taken in any order.

WHS202 Herbal Therapeutics I
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: Any 2 Materia Medicas, BMS202
In Herbal Therapeutics courses, students learn to create customized treatment plans for patients. This includes the use of herbal preparations and diet and lifestyle counselling. Students also learn how to determine the effectiveness of treatment and the limitations of herbal medicine therapeutics within these conditions. The courses draw on the knowledge that students have gained from Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology and their clinical experience. All 4 Herbal Therapeutics courses can be taken in any order. Herbal Therapeutics I includes the discussion of Digestive, Circulatory, Endocrine and Respiratory therapeutics.

WHS203 Materia Medica IV
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Students build relationships with the plant medicines that they will be using to create medicines for their patients. During the classes, students use organoleptic skills to experience the herbs that they are studying, including tasting, smelling and observing. Each herb is tried in various forms including teas and tinctures. Monographs of the herbs are provided and there is discussion and debate amongst students about each herb.

This course examines in depth the following herbs: Agrimonia eupatoria (Agrimony), Arctium lappa (Burdock), Marrubium vulgare (White Horehound), Primula veris (Cowslip), Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng), Withania somnifera (Ashwaghanda), Humulus lupulus (Hops), Verbena officinalis (Vervain), Capsella bursa-pastoris (Shepherd's Purse), Viburnum opulus (Crampbark), Juniperus communis (Juniper), Menyanthes trifoliata (Bogbean), Berberis vulgaris (Barberry), Chamalaerium luteum (False Unicorn), Turnera diffusa (Damiana), Eupatorium purpureum (Gravel Root), Gymnema sylvestre (Gymnema), Rubus idaeus (Raspberry), Senna alexandrina (Senna), Thuja occidentalis (Arbour vitae), Artemisia absinthum (Wormwood), Cinchona spp. (Peruvian Bark), Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree), Anemone pulsatilla (Pulsatilla), Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove), Levisticum officinale (Lovage), Olea europea (Olive), Prunus serotina (Wild Cherry) and Tussilago farfara (Coltsfoot). Other herbs are introduced, time permitting. All 6 Materia Medica courses can be taken in any order.

WHS204 Herbal Therapeutics II
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter
PREREQUISITES: Any 2 Materia Medicas, BMS202
In Herbal Therapeutics courses, students learn to create customized treatment plans for patients. This includes the use of herbal preparations and diet and lifestyle counselling. Students also learn how to determine the effectiveness of treatment and the limitations of herbal medicine therapeutics within these conditions. The courses draw on the knowledge that students have gained from Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology and their clinical experience. All 4 Herbal Therapeutics courses can be taken in any order. Herbal Therapeutics I includes the discussion of Palliative, Psychiatric, Geriatrics and Dermatological therapeutics.

WHS211 Advanced Practical Herbal Pharmacy
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: WHS111
This practical course provides students with advanced education in the preparation of various herbal products that are required to be effective in the dispensary. Each class focuses on one particular product and instructions are given about the use and effectiveness of each preparation. Students take home the products that they make in this class to use and experience themselves. This is an ideal class for anyone interested in making their own herbal remedies!

WHS212 Wildharvesting Practices for Medicinal Plants
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: BMS211 or permission from instructor
Wildharvesting of medicinal plants is an area that offers opportunities and challenges both locally and globally. This course teaches participants the current global standards in sustainable, high quality wildharvesting of medicinal plants and offers opportunity to develop research skills. Specific harvesting criteria have yet to be developed for most medicinal plants, and this information is needed both by individual wildharvesters and the industry. Participants in this course are involved in developing species-specific guidelines for medicinal plants growing in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. The research developed by the course participants provides relevant and practical information that can be used to help create greater sustainability and higher quality raw materials for herbal medicine manufactures as well as much needed economic opportunities in rural areas. This course involves field trips so ability and willingness to attend sessions off campus is a prerequisite. Field trips take place during the scheduled course session hours.

Registrants should have an interest in pursuing collaborative research of wildharvesting of medicinal plants. This course requires participants to be interested in the area of research and self-motivated in pursuit of research goals. Students work on research projects in small groups and thus attendance and participation is of utmost importance. It is not possible to arrive late or leave early.Regular access to a computer is necessary to complete research projects.

WHS301 Materia Medica V
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Students build relationships with the plant medicines that they will be using to create medicines for their patients. During the classes, students use organoleptic skills to experience the herbs that they are studying, including tasting, smelling and observing. Each herb is tried in various forms including teas and tinctures. Monographs of the herbs are provided and there is discussion and debate amongst students about each herb.

This course examines in depth the following herbs: Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort), Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel), Carum carvi (Caraway), Plantago lanceolata (Plantain), Borago officinalis (Borage), Lactuca virosa (Wild Lettuce), Lavandula officinalis (Lavender), Armoracia rusticana (Horseradish), Cytisus scoparius (Broom), Betula alba (Birch), Petroselineum crispum (Parsley), Solanum dulcamara (Bittersweet), Iris versicolor (Blue Flag), Trifolium pretense (Red Clover), Mitchella repen (Squaw Vine), Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset), Parietaria diffusa (Pellitory of the Wall), Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb), Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew), Astragalus mebranaceous (Astragalus), Citrus limon (Lemon), Escholtzia californica (California Poppy), Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed), Panax quinqueflolium (American Ginseng), Saponaria officinalis (Soapwort), Viola tricolor (Heartsease), Scrophularia nodosa (Figwort) and Ulmus fulva (Slippery Elm). Other herbs are introduced, time permitting. All 6 Materia Medica courses can be taken in any order.

WHS302 Materia Medica VI
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Students build relationships with the plant medicines that they will be using to create medicines for their patients. During the classes, students use organoleptic skills to experience the herbs that they are studying, including tasting, smelling and observing. Each herb is tried in various forms including teas and tinctures. Monographs of the herbs are provided and there is discussion and debate amongst students about each herb.

This course examines in depth the following herbs: Fumaria officinalis (Fumitory), Leonorus cardiac (Motherwort), Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary), Brassica nigra (Mustard), Galium aparine (Cleavers), Elymus repens (Couch Grass), Lamium alba (White Deadnettle), Ononis spinosa (Prickly Restharrow), Trillium erectum (Beth Root), Euphrasia officinalis (Eyebright), Commiphora molmol (Myrrh), Paeonia lactiflora (Peony), Pulmonaria officinalis (Lungwort), Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek), Ranunculus ficaria (Lesser Celandine), Cetraria islandica (Iceland Moss), Chondrus crispus (Irish Moss), Euphorbia hirta (Euphorbia) and Guiacum officinale (Lignum vitae). Other herbs are introduced, time permitting. Students are also expected to prepare a presentation on a herb of their choice from the past 3 years of herbal studies. All 6 Materia Medica courses can be taken in any order.

WHS303 Herbal Therapeutics III
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: Any 2 Materia Medicas, BMS202
In Herbal Therapeutics courses, students learn to create customized treatment plans for patients. This includes the use of herbal preparations and diet and lifestyle counselling. Students also learn how to determine the effectiveness of treatment and the limitations of herbal medicine therapeutics within these conditions. The courses draw on the knowledge that students have gained from Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology and their clinical experience. All 4 Herbal Therapeutics courses can be taken in any order. Herbal Therapeutics I includes the discussion of Urology (Male Sexual health), Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics.

WHS305 Herbal Therapeutics IV
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter
PREREQUISITES: Any 2 Materia Medicas, BMS202
In Herbal Therapeutics courses, students learn to create customized treatment plans for patients. This includes the use of herbal preparations and diet and lifestyle counselling. Students also learn how to determine the effectiveness of treatment and the limitations of herbal medicine therapeutics within these conditions. The courses draw on the knowledge that students have gained from Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology and their clinical experience. All 4 Herbal Therapeutics courses can be taken in any order. Herbal Therapeutics I includes the discussion of Nervous, Urinary, Autoimmune and Musculoskeletal therapeutics.

WHS306 Herbal Case Studies
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: Any 2 Materia Medicas, BMS202
In this course students discuss various clinical cases of Herbal Medicine including theoretical cases, those published by practitioners and cases seen in the school clinic. The goal is to increase the knowledge base and awareness of each student. Group discussions and debate are used to help achieve these goals. Students are responsible for creating full treatment plans for each case that is discussed and being able to justify their decisions for treatment, which may include referring to other complementary health practitioners.

CNS202 Counselling and Patient Communication
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTERS: Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course provides students with basic principles and techniques towards good patient communication and rapport-building. Topics include connecting with patients, identifying differing sources of motivation in the therapeutic context, working with shock, trauma, and difficult circumstances, sensitivity to varying viewpoints and cultural backgrounds, patient/practitioner roles and more. This course is designed to be relevant to any healing practitioner, regardless of their modality and helps to ensure effective interprofessional communication with other health care providers.

CNS161 Hidden Dimensions of Healing in Natural Medicine
LENGTH: 15 Hours/1.0 Credits
SEMESTER: various
PREREQUISITES: N/A
Over the course of 2 intensive days, Peter Conway explores the ways in which practitioners can exert therapeutic effects beyond their primary tools of practice. Peter argues that all practitioners can positively and significantly influence patient outcomes by attending to the interpersonal factors that occur in the consultation. Awareness and manipulation of these normally concealed aspects of healing allows for enhanced benefits to patients and increased satisfaction for practitioners.

In a wide-ranging, profound, radical yet entertaining set of presentations and exercises Peter will touch on the fields of history, philosophy, science, physiology, esotericism, clinical practice and more.

MND201 Medical Mandarin
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course introduces students to the basics of Mandarin Chinese, including the Romanised alphabet known as Pin Yin. Pronunciation of this tonal language is emphasized as well as word recognition. Many terms relevant to the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine are covered.

NU201 Holistic Nutrition
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Winter, Summer
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course provides a basic understanding of natural nutrition, with an emphasis on preventative nutrition and curative foods. Detail is provided on the energetic and physiologic effects of food on the human digestive system, 5-element food balancing, working with modern day foods and treating various common syndromes. Upon completion students have the knowledge and ability to create preventative and curative nutritional plans for patients. This course contains both a theoretical and practical component.

NU202 Western Nutrition
LENGTH: 45 Hours/3 Credits
SEMESTER: Fall, Winter
PREREQUISITES: N/A
This course offers a deep introduction to the discipline of integrative nutrition in its contemporary Western context. The course investigate foods and nutrients both scientifically and according to 'traditional' understandings, while also considering health, ecology, politics and economics. Students will gain practical skills and understanding toward incorporating nutritional recommendations into their clinical practice.