Clinic - CLIN 1201
The Clinic – CLIN 1201 course focuses on developing the practical skills required to conduct acupuncture treatments while upholding patient dignity and rights. It covers various aspects of professional practice, including maintaining patient records, adapting clinical settings for patient comfort and safety, and continuously monitoring and modifying treatment plans for effectiveness. Students will also learn how to educate and counsel patients on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and compliance with treatment recommendations.
Attendance
Regular attendance is highly recommended. Participation in all course activities and discussions is expected. If you are unable to attend a class, please notify the instructor beforehand if possible.
Passing Mark
Successful completion of this course requires that students achieve a minimum of 60% or higher. All evaluations must be completed and handed in on time for a course grade. Attendance will account for 10% of the final mark.
Learning Objectives
- Practice acupuncture in a manner that respects patient dignity and rights.
- Provide ongoing, informed consent to patients.
- Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Terminate treatment appropriately when necessary.
- Demonstrate professional integrity within their expertise.
- Modify acupuncture practice to enhance effectiveness.
- Exhibit professional behavior in clinical settings.
- Stay current with developments in acupuncture and TCM herbology practices.
- Maintain complete and accurate patient records.
- Secure and maintain the integrity of patient records.
- Adapt the clinical setting to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Position patients properly for treatment.
- Locate selected acupuncture points on patients.
- Apply acupuncture treatment techniques effectively.
- Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition during treatment.
- Continuously evaluate and modify treatment plans for effectiveness.
- Explain etiology and pathogenesis of patient conditions.
- Apply TCM concepts to patient conditions.
- Inform patients about possible side effects and reactions to treatment.
- Provide advice on prevention and health preservation (yu fang and yang sheng).
- Counsel patients on compliance with treatment recommendations.
Learning Outcomes
- Practice acupuncture in a manner that respects patient dignity, autonomy, and rights.
- Effectively communicate treatment plans and obtain informed consent from patients.
- Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality in clinical settings.
- Apply professional judgment to determine when treatment should be terminated.
- Demonstrate professional integrity by practicing within their scope of expertise.
- Modify acupuncture techniques to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Display professionalism and ethical behavior in clinical encounters.
- Stay current with advances in acupuncture and TCM herbology.
- Maintain accurate and secure patient records.
- Create a comfortable and safe clinical environment for patients.
- Position patients correctly for acupuncture treatment.
- Locate acupuncture points accurately.
- Administer acupuncture treatment methods proficiently.
- Monitor patients during treatment and respond appropriately to changes in their condition.
- Continually assess and adjust treatment plans for maximum efficacy.
- Explain the etiology and pathogenesis of various patient conditions.
- Apply TCM principles to patient diagnoses.
- Educate patients about potential treatment side effects and reactions.
- Provide guidance on prevention and health preservation.
- Offer counseling to enhance patient compliance with treatment recommendations.
Course Hours
Total Hours
60/hrs
Delivery Method
Format
Clinic
Evaluation
Homework/Schedule
Homework assignments and required readings will be provided during the course.