Meridian Topography and Acupuncture Points II

Métodos de ensino

The teaching methodology will be essentially theoretical and theoretical-practical using laboratory practices. The teacher explains the theoretical concepts - Class T-, demonstrates the location of meridians and acupuncture points in students - TP class - and then supervises and assists students in the application of knowledge - PL class. Students should practice in groups of two. The evaluation will be developed using 1 Continuous Practical Assessment (50%) and 3 theoretical frequencies/worksheets (50%).

Objetivos de Unidade Curricular

- Distinguish and anatomically locate the paths of the 12 main meridians;
- Distinguish and anatomically locate the paths of 8 extraordinary chanels;
- Describe and locate anatomically the main points of the studied meridians;
- Understand the therapeutic indications and the functions of the meridians and of the studied points;
- Understand the functions and location of dorsal Shu points, alarm points, master points, opening points, source points, connection points;
- Understand the underlying theory, the functions and the location of the ancient shu points;
- Demonstrate reasoning and decision making according to the studied theories;
Explain conjugations of points according to functions and therapeutic indications.

Estagios

Nao

Programa

1. Review of basic concepts;
2. Channels of lung, large intestine, stomach, spleen/pancreas, heart, small intestine, bladder, kidney, pericardium, triple heater, gallbladder, liver: acupoints; Organization of the study of canals by anatomical organization and circulation of qi from the Sinew meridians. Channel path; Function and location of points and therapeutic indications;
3. Extraordinary channels: Route; Points; Function and location of points and therapeutic indications;
4. Old shu points: content review; practical application; resolution of clinical cases;
5. Special categories of points: content review; practical application; resolution of clinical cases.

Métodos de Avaliação

Continuous Evaluation

Evaluation Form 1 + Evaluation Form 2 + Midterm exam: 50.0%

Pratical Assessment: 50.0%

Exam Evaluation

Pratical Exam: 50.0%

Theorical Exam: 50.0%

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