Clinic Observation I/Clinic Theater
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine ACM 5250 2.00
Students observe patient care provided by a clinic supervisor who is a licensed acupuncturist. Students observe the interaction between patient and practitioner, including patient intake, differential diagnosis, points and herbal prescriptions, bedside manner, time management, and OSHA and HIPAA requirements. Topics to be covered are professional conduct, acupuncture regulations, history taking and charting, treatment include acupuncture and herbal medicine, and the role of the observer in the clinic. Prerequisite: ACM5112. ACM5112 Clinical and Program Orientation
