Therapeutic Methods in Acupuncture II

Métodos de ensino

The teaching methodology will be essentially theoretical (phytotherapy) and theoretical-practical using laboratory practices. The teacher exposes the theoretical contents, demonstrates the execution of the technique and then supervises and assists students in the application of knowledge. Students should practice Auriculotherapy in groups of two. In the themes of acupuncture by the method of balance and acupuncture by Master Tung, the concepts will be acquired in theoretical classes, demonstrated in theoretical-practical classes and exercised in practical classes.
The evaluation will be carried out using a theoretical exam (40%) that will include the theoretical contents taught in the themes of herbal medicine and auriculotherapy. The theoretical-practical content taught in Auriculotherapy will be evaluated in all classes (30% - continuous assessment) and an individual work with presentation (30%) that will include content taught in acupuncture techniques according to Dr. Tan's Balance Method and Master Tung.

Objetivos de Unidade Curricular

Auriculotherapy I
- Identify the ear as a microsystem that contains information from the whole body;
- To know the advantages and limitations of auriculotherapy;
- To locate the main points of the ear and know their indications;
- Know the general principles of auriculotherapy and the most frequent treatment techniques;
- Solve practical cases outline for a possible treatment plan.
Phytotherapy I
- Understand the classification of isolated components (i.e. plants, minerals) or combined (formulas) and foods according to the theories of traditional Chinese medicine.
- Master theoretical knowledge about the effects of the components used in Chinese pharmacopoeia in the light of the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and in parallel in the light of Western physiology and pharmacology.
Balance method
- Understand the basics of the balance method (local or global approach to the method)
Acupuncture according to Master Tung
- Understand the fundamentals of Master Tung's Orthodox Acupuncture System and the main differences of the Method in relation to the Classical System and Method of Acupuncture

Estagios

Nao

Programa

Auriculotherapy
- The general Anatomy of the ear and the somatotopic principle;
- Advantages and limitations of auriculotherapy;
- General principles of diagnosis and treatment;
- Location of the main points of each of the areas of the ear and indications thereof;
- Resolution of practical cases applying the knowledge acquired during the curricular unit;
Phytotherapy I
Introduction to Chinese medical material:
- Historical contextualization of classical treatises on Chinese medical matters
- The classification of substances and formulas: by families; syndromes and characteristics
Shang Han Lun study:
- Prescriptions according to the ten Key Families:
Balance method acupuncture
- Fundamental theory of the balance method
- Advanced theories applied to the equilibrium method
Acupuncture according to Master Tung
Introduction Method History - provenance and Lineage
- Main differences between the Classic Method and the Tung System:
- The main points of treatment for 10 Zones / Areas (anatomical location, actions, functions and indications):
- The combination of points by pathologies

Métodos de Avaliação

Continuous Evaluation

Individual Work: 30.0%

Pratical Assessment: 30.0%

Frequency: 40.0%

Exam Evaluation

Theorical Exam: 100.0%

Itens Bibliograficos

Docente responsável

Daniel Cerqueira Ribeiro