White Mountains Community College
Littleton Area Academic Center
646 Union Street
Suite 300
Littleton, NH 03561
Course Outline
Course Number: BMST115
Course Title: Oriental Theory
Prepared by
Mark Evans Licensed Acupuncturist
Instructor
Mark Evans Licensed Acupuncturist
Date
November 6, 2008
PREREQUISITES: None
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
INSTRUCTOR:
Phone: (603) 752-3800
Email: mark@evansacupuncture.com
Office hours: By appointment
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Number And Title: BMST115, Oriental Theory
Catalog Description:
This course will serve as an introduction to the theory and
practice of structured touch based upon Oriental thought and
bodywork practices including the 12 organ meridians, the 5
elements, and the understanding of energy in its various forms.
Textbook Required:
Author:
Title:
Published:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Frances M Tappan
Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques 4th Ed
2005
Prentice Hall
0-13-098715-8
General Objectives of Course: This class will meet for 16 sessions of
four hours each. During this time we will learn the fundamentals
of Chinese medicine. We will begin with the origins of Chinese
medicine to include the nei jing and I ching and the concept of
qi. Then we will discuss in detail the concept of yin and yang
and the differences between the Eastern and Western philosophy of
medicine. Then we will explore the concept of the five elements
and the horary clock. Once the foundations are established we
will practice the four pillars of assessment. As the course nears
completion we will learn the history of Asian bodywork therapy
and review the types of Asian bodywork therapy practiced today to
include Chinese Tui Na, Japanese Amma, Nuad Bo ‘Rarn. In the
practical application section of each class we will learn the 12
primary meridians and 8 extra meridians. We will learn how to
track these along the body and locate acupuncture points. We will
also learn the basics of Tui Na, Amma, and Nuad Bo ‘Rarn.
Learning Activities: Includes instructor lectures, demonstrations,
quizzes, graded hands on application, and a final exam. Quizzes
and final exam are in class and closed book. Each student is
responsible for spending the appropriate amount of time in and
out of class to master the assigned skills.
Grading Policy:
Quizzes: 60% of your grade. Quizzes will range from 5 to 10
questions and will be typically multiple choice or True-False.
Each quiz (except for the first) will cover material presented in
the previous class.
Final Exam: 30% of your grade. Final Exam will be 50 questions,
primarily multiple choice. The final exam will cover all material
presented in the course.
Application: 10% of your grade. This will be primarily subjective.
Each day you are marked present you will receive at a minimum a B
(to be averaged as an 85%) for the day. You will have questions
addressed to you during the lecture and application section of
the class. Good conduct, answering verbal questions correctly,
and satisfactory demonstration of hands on skill will result in
an A (to be averaged as a 100%) for the day. Missed classes will
not be averaged in to your final application grade.
Required Material:
Surgical marking pen. This is an durable
felt tipped marker that does not easily wash off.
Specific Recommendations: Wear loose fitting clothing to class. Bring
a pair of shorts and (for women) a sports bra or short tee shirt
to class.
Instructor’s Policies
Conduct: Membership in society implies minimal norms for civil
behavior toward one another. It is our expectation that all
members of our college community treat faculty, staff, and fellow
students with respect. Students need to be knowledgeable and
comply with college policies. Each individual is accountable for
his/her actions and the consequences of any behavior that is
inconsistent with these values and expectations.
The nature of Asian Bodywork is to work with the subtle energies
of the body. This requires concentration and quiet to bring the
energy forward. Any student who is disruptive or otherwise
disrespectful during the application portion or during
demonstrations will be ejected from the class.
Quizzes: There will be a quiz every day except the final day of the
semester, which will be a final exam.
Attendance: Attendance will be taken by the daily quiz or final exam
(i.e. If you take the quiz or final exam you are counted as
present). Three consecutive absences will result in
administrative withdrawal from the course. This process may be
waived if there are circumstances that are acceptable to the
instructor.
If you have desire or need to arrive late, please come in quietly
and take the quiz or final exam. You will be counted as present.
If you have desire or need to leave early please be sure to hand
in your quiz or final exam in order to be counted present.
What I expect from the student:
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You will treat everyone, including your instructor, with
respect.
You will give your full attention to the course material.
You will set your cell phone to vibrate, silent, or off.
You will have your cell phone stored out of sight.
You will leave the room when you need to use your phone.
You will not bring food or drink into the class with the
exception of water.
You will wash your hands prior to the applied portion of
the class.
You will be academically honest. (See school handbook for
definitions)
What the students can expect from me:
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I will
I will
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face.
I will
I will
treat you with respect.
treat you as an individual.
not discriminate.
manage the class in a professional manner.
come to class prepared.
return your quizzes promptly.
begin and end class on time.
make myself available to you by email or face-tobe honest with you.
grade you on the quality of your work.
Disabilities
If you have a disability that will require accommodation please
notify your instructor.
Syllabus
Session
Week 1
Discussion
Historical overview,
Concept of Qi,
Acupuncture Points
Demonstration
Acupuncture,
Acupressure
Week 2
East meets West,
Yin and Yang,
Acupuncture Points
ElectroAcupuncture,
Acupressure
Week 3
Five Element Theory,
Five Element Shiatsu
Cupping
Week 4
Channel Theory,
Horary Clock
Channel Theory,
Acupressure
Week 5
Tui Na
Tui Na
Week 6
Tui Na
Week 7
Assessment,
Eight Principles
Tui Na
Amma, Amma Therapy
Week 8
Zen Shiatsu,
Week 9
Jin Shin Do
Week 10
Macrobiotic Shiatsu,
Shiatsu Anma Therapy
Week 11
Japanese Shiatsu,
Integrative Eclectic
Shiatsu
Week 12
Nuad Bo 'Rarn
Week 13
Jin Shou Tui Na
Week 14
Chi Nei Tsang
Week 15
Medical Qigong
Week 16
Final Exam
Syllabus may change at instructor’s discretion
Moxibustion,
Amma
gua sha,
Zen Shiatsu
tapping,
Jin Shin Do
TCM diagnosis,
Macrobiotic
Shiatsu,
Shiatsu Anma
Therapy
Intradermal
needles,
Japanese
Shiatsu,
Integrative
Eclectic Shiatsu
Auricular
Acupuncture,
Nuad Bo 'Rarn
Chinese Herbal
Medicine,
Jin Shou Tui Na
Chiropractic,
Chi Nei Tsang
Linaments and
plasters,Medical
Qigong
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Application
Qigong,
Acupuncture Point
location,
Acupressure
Qigong,
Acupuncture Point
location,
Acupressure
Qigong,
Five Element
Shiatsu,
Acupressure
Qigong,
Channel Theory,
Acupressure
Qigong,
Tui Na
Qigong,
Tui Na
Qigong,
Amma
Qigong,
Zen Shiatsu
Qigong,
Jin Shin Do
Qigong,
Shiatsu Anma
Therapy
Qigong,
Japanese Shiatsu
Qigong,
Nuad Bo 'Rarn
Qigong,
Jin Shou Tui Na
Qigong,
Chi Nei Tsang
Medical Qigong
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Course # MST115
Prepared by:
Mark Evans
Approved by
Department Chairperson:
Lynn Davis
Date: ________________
Date: Jan 30, 2009
Approved by
Vice President of Academic Affairs:___________________________
Date:_________________
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contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or the
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