Diagnostic Methods in Acupuncture I

Métodos de ensino

The teaching methodology will be essentially theoretical and theoretical-practical using laboratory practices. The teacher explains the theoretical concepts and applies them in the practical context - class T and TP - and then supervises and assists students in the application of knowledge and in the development of clinical reasoning – PLclass. Students should practice diagnostic techniques in groups of two that should be rotating. The evaluation will be developed using one  theoretical frequencie (70%) and a practical evaluation(30%).

Objetivos de Unidade Curricular

- Recognize the importance of the diagnosis of traditional Chinese medicine as fundamental to the acupuncture practice;
- Understand the meaning of the clinical findings obtained through the 4 diagnostic methods;
- Relate the different body areas including the tongue establishing a diagnosis according to traditional Chinese medicine;
- Understand the importance of pulse palpation to establish the diagnosis of traditional Chinese medicine and start its practice;
- Understand the 8 principles (Bagang).

Estagios

Nao

Programa

- Introduction to TCM diagnosis;
- The 4 diagnostic methods
1 Inspection (Shen Inspection, Inspection of the body and specific areas, Color inspection, Inspection of the tongue)
- Somatotopic analysis of the tongue and its corresponding areas.
- Characteristics of the tongue (body, color, cover, appearance, marks)
2. Auscultation
3. Olfaction,
4. Palpation, Palpation of the pulse (Pulsology)
- Analysis of the radial pulses (left and right),
- The six positions (3 + 3: Cun, Guan,Chi) and correspondence with the Zang Fu System,
- Main characteristics: depth, volume, strength, turgor.)
-Differentiation of syndromes according to the 8 Principles - Bagang (Interior - Exterior, Cold - hot, Deficiency -Excess, Yin - Yang).

Métodos de Avaliação

Continuous Evaluation

Frequency: 70.0%

Pratical Assessment: 30.0%

Exam Evaluation

Theorical Exam: 100.0%

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