CUHK - Everyday Chinese Medicine
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Everyday Chinese Medicine at Coursera Overview
Duration | 9 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Intermediate |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Everyday Chinese Medicine at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a shareable certificate upon completion.
- Flexible deadlines according to your schedule.
Everyday Chinese Medicine at Coursera Course details
- This course aims to serve as an education platform on Chinese medicine (CM) for the general public. Our primary goal is to empower healthcare choices by promoting awareness and practical application on CM diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, as well as regulation on CM services and herbal products using international examples.
- In the first part of this course, learners will develop skills in applying basic theory of Chinese medicine (CM) for understanding health and illnesses, and be able to compare and contrast views from Chinese and western medicine perspectives. In the second part, learners will be able to diagnose their own CM body constitution, and to apply appropriate CM self-care practice including food therapy, acupressure, Baduanjin and meditation. Learners will also be able to identify commonly used Chinese herbs, and to describe the core principle of acupuncture.
- Specific competencies include:
- 1. State the basic theory of Chinese medicine and compare it with the principle of western medicine.
- 2. Apply the diagnostic approach of Chinese medicine and describe one?s body constitution.
- 3. Describe the core principle of Chinese herbs and acupuncture, and to understand their role in promoting health and wellness.
- 4. Develop self-care plan according to body constitution, using the practice of food therapy, acupressure, and Baduanjin.
Everyday Chinese Medicine at Coursera Curriculum
Session 1: Chinese Medicine: Introduction to Basic Theory
Course Introduction Video
The Initiation of Chinese Medicine
The Essential Characteristics of Chinese Medicine
Treatment by Differentiation of Syndromes
The Doctrine of Yin and Yang
The Theory of Yin-Yang - The Formation of the Theory of Yin and Yang
Application of the Theory of Yin-yang in Chinese Medicine
The Theory of Zang-fu Organs (Part 1)
The Primary Characteristics of the Zang-Fu Theory
Reading list for Session 1
Session 1
Session 2: Zang-Fu Organs Concepts in Chinese Medicine
The Heart
The Lung
The Spleen
The Liver
The Kidney
Reading list for Session 2
Session 2
Session 3: Relationship between Zang-Fu Organs; An introduction of Qi in Chinese medicine
The Relationship between the Zang Organs
The Functions of the Six Fu Organs
The Relationship between Zang-Fu Organs
The Theory of Qi
Reading list for Session 3
Session 3
Session 4: Blood, Body Fluids and Pathogenesis of disease in Chinese Medicine
Theory of Blood, Body Fluids and Qi
Pathogenic Factors and Pathogenesis in Chinese Medicine
3.1 Six External Pathogens
3.2 Wind
3.3 Cold
3.4 Summer-heat
3.5 Dampness
3.6 Dryness
3.7 Fire
Internal Injury by the Seven Emotions
Diet, Work and Rest
Pathogenesis
Reading list for Session 4
Session 4
SESSION 5: Basics of Chinese Medicine Diagnostics (I)
Introduction of Chinese Medicine Diagnostics
1.1.1 Definition of Inquiry, Common Symptoms - Chills and Fever
1.1.2 Common Symptoms - Pain: according to its nature
1.1.3 Common Symptoms - Pain: according to its location
1.2 Sweating and Thirst
1.3 Appetite and Taste
1.4 Bowel Habits
1.5 Urination
1.6 Sleep
Definition of Inspection, Inspecting Facial Complexion and Sense Organs
Inspection of Body Shape and Movement
Inspection of Tongue
Definition of Listening, Listening to Voice, Respiration and Cough
Palpation
Reading list for Session 5
Session 5
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