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Canadian Alliance of Regulatory Bodies for Traditional Chinese Medicine
Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CARB)
Pan-Canadian Standards for
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists:
Performance Indicators and Assessment Blueprints
for the Entry-Level Occupational Competencies
Recommended to the Provincial Regulatory Authorities
October 24 2010
REVISED May 12 2015
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Pan-Canadian Standards for
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists:
Performance Indicators and Assessment Blueprints
Introduction
The Performance Indicators and Assessment Blueprints are based upon Entry-Level Occupational Competencies for the Practice of
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Canada, developed in 2009-2010 by the Canadian Alliance of Regulatory Bodies for TCM Practitioners
and Acupuncturists (CARB).
The Performance Indicators (PIs) describe actions that regulators will require of registration candidates, in order to demonstrate
proficiency in the occupational competencies.
The regulators will rely upon two assessment vehicles:
1. Assessment that takes place within an educational program in TCM and / or Acupuncture
2. Assessment by means of a registration examination developed and administered by the regulators, comprising written
(multiple-choice) and clinical case study components
The Assessment Blueprints provide information on the which PIs may be tested in each assessment vehicle.
The following definitions apply to this document.
Definition of an Occupational Competency
An Occupational Competency is:
A job function that can be carried out to a specified level of proficiency
Definition of Entry-Level Proficiency
The following statement defines Entry-Level Proficiency, and applies to all Occupational Competencies:
When presented with routine situations, the entry-level practitioner applies each relevant competency in a manner consistent
with generally accepted standards in the profession, without supervision or direction, and within a reasonable timeframe.
The practitioner selects and applies competencies in an informed manner. The practitioner anticipates what outcomes to
expect in a given situation, and responds appropriately.
The entry-level practitioner recognizes unusual, difficult to resolve and complex situations which may be beyond his / her
capacity. The practitioner takes appropriate and ethical steps to address these situations, which may include seeking
consultation or supervision, reviewing research literature, or referring the patient.
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Definition of a Performance Indicator
A Performance Indicator is:
An externally-observable task that may be undertaken by an individual within an assessment vehicle*, successful completion
of which provides an indication of the individual’s capacity to perform an occupational competency.
* assessment vehicles utilized by the regulators are (1) assessment within an educational program, and (2) assessment
within a registration examination.
Performance Indicators for each Occupational Competency are listed in the Performance Indicator Grid that follows.
Complexity of Performance Indicators
Occupational competencies and performance indicators may differ in complexity. Distinguishing complexity levels assists in learning
Domain
Descriptor
Complexity
Cognitive (knowledge and thinking skills)
Level 1
Level 2
Performance involves remembering information
Performance involves comprehending & applying information
Level 3
Performance involves analyzing and interpreting information
Level 4
Performance involves synthesizing (creating new) information
Psychomotor (hands-on activities)
Level 3
Performance involves carrying out simple patterns and tasks
Performance involves carrying out complex patterns and tasks & making minor adjustments based upon
outcome
Performance involves adapting tasks to new situations
Level 4
Performance involves developing new tasks
Level 1
Level 2
Affective (beliefs and values that affect cognitive and psychomotor actions)
Level 1
Performance involves recognizing, and responding within, a required system of beliefs and values
Level 2
Performance involves choosing (preferring) to function within a particular system of beliefs and values
Level 3
Performance involves internalizing a system of beliefs and values and instinctively functioning within it
At entry-level, functioning at Cognitive Level 4, Psychomotor Level 4 and Affective Level 3 is not an expectation.
Assessment Blueprint for the Registration Examination
Some PIs will be assessed in the registration examination, which consists of written and clinical case study components.
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The written component is in multiple-choice format, and lends itself to the assessment of cognitive and (to some extent) affective PIs.
The clinical case study (CCS) component consists of 6-8 case studies with open-ended responses.
The PIs that are assessed through the registration examination are indicated with a check mark in columns I and J of the PI Grid. In the
case of the CCS examinations, the candidate is asked to "describe how to perform" a particular Performance Indicator
Assessment Blueprint for Educational Programs
Evaluation of students within educational programs lends itself to the assessment of cognitive, psychomotor and affective PIs.
Educational programs in TCM and Acupuncture are expected to include:
- Academic education which takes place in a classroom or through guided independent study, in which students develop
knowledge and thinking skills, and beliefs and values, which enable them to demonstrate relevant PIs. Assessment of
academic education must take place through written and / or oral examinations designed to determine proficiency based
upon the criterion in the table below.
- Practical education, in which students work directly with an experienced practitioner and a simulated patient, to develop
hands-on abilities which enable them to demonstrate relevant PIs. Assessment of practical education must take place
through practical examinations designed to determine proficiency based upon the criterion in the table below.
- Clinical education, in which students work directly with patients in a setting designed to provide patient care. Students must
be supervised throughout their clinical education, in a manner that facilitates their development of clinical abilities while
ensuring that patient care is safe, effective and ethical. Assessment of relevant PIs must take place in a manner designed to
determine proficiency based upon the criterion in the table below.
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Assessment
Environment
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Criterion for Success
Academic, A
Performance consistent with the definition of Entry-Level Proficiency in an academic
assessment environment (such as a written or oral examination)
Simulated, S
Repeated and reliable performance consistent with the definition of Entry-Level
Proficiency in a simulated environment (such as utilizing a mannequin, model or
simulated patient)
Clinical, C
Repeated and reliable performance consistent with the definition of Entry-Level
Proficiency in a clinical environment with a variety of patients
Performance Indicators must be evaluated by educational programs in the Assessment Environment(s) identified in columns K, L and
M of the PI Grid. Programs may be called upon to demonstrate to regulators that prior to graduation they assess student performance
of PIs in this manner.
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Academic
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Clinical Case
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Written
2
Clinical
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Simulated
F
1.1 Utilize professional communication.
Speak effectively, using appropriate
a
terminology.
Speak clearly and concisely using biomedical
terminology.
Speak clearly and concisely using TCM
2
terminology.
1
7
3 Convey TCM concepts using plain language.
8
4
9
b
Utilize appropriate body language when
speaking.
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Write effectively, using appropriate
terminology.
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2
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3
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Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
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E
Affective
3
4
D
Psychomotor
2
C
Cognitive
1
B
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5
Write clearly and concisely using plain
language.
Write clearly and concisely using biomedical
terminology.
Write clearly and concisely using TCM
terminology.
Use common medical abbreviations in written
communications and medical records.
Write legibly.
c Comprehend written information.
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H
Simulated
Comprehend oral communication in plain
language.
Comprehend oral communication using
2
biomedical terminology.
Comprehend oral communication using TCM
3
terminology.
1
22
26
G
2
x
x
2
x
2
x
d Comprehend information presented orally.
21
25
F
Written
Comprehend information written in plain
language.
Comprehend information written using medical
2
terminology.
Comprehend information written using TCM
3
terminology.
1
18
23
24
E
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
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D
Affective
3
C
Psychomotor
2
B
Cognitive
1
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
e Ensure effectiveness of communication.
1
2
3
4
5
Assess recipient's capacity to comprehend
and communciate.
Describe commonly-encountered
communication problems in TCM practice.
Adopt communication approach that is
meaningful to recipient.
Confirm recipient understands
communication.
Demonstrate active listening.
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5
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Describe the relevance of information to topic
at hand.
Convey information completely and
accurately.
Convey information in an objective manner.
Distinguish fact from opinion.
Distinguish between professional and personal
opinions.
Adopt a non-judgmental stance.
2
2
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g Respond to non-verbal communication.
Describe commonly-encountered body
language.
Respond appropriately to recipient's body
2
language.
1
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H
Academic
2
38
41
G
Clinical Case
Study
1
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33
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40
F
Communicate with professional integrity.
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Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
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E
Affective
3
30
D
Psychomotor
2
C
Cognitive
1
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
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h Respond to sources of interpersonal conflict.
Describe factors that may create interpersonal
conflict.
Explain the possible outcomes of failing to
2
address interpersonal conflict.
Describe strategies that may help resolve
3
interpersonal conflict.
1
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Clinical
1
Simulated
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5
54
Academic
Describe the structure of health care in
Canada.
Describe the role of TCM in an inter2
professional health care setting.
Describe the role of TCM practice within the
3
provincial health care system.
Identify the functions of other service
4 providers commonly encountered in the
practice setting.
1
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x
x
Develop and maintain effective interprofessional relationships.
Work cooperatively in an interdisciplinary
e
health care setting.
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52
H
1.2
46
50
51
G
Clinical Case
Study
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Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
44
E
Affective
3
D
Psychomotor
2
C
Cognitive
1
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
Describe situations in which inter-professional
collaboration would be of benefit to the patient.
b Develop productive working relationships.
Respect colleagues and other service
providers.
Contribute TCM information to the patient care
2
team.
Identify professional differences that may lead
3
to conflict.
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3
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4 Participate as an active team member.
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a Show respect toward patients as individuals.
Explain the importance of respecting diverse
cultures and lifestyle choices in TCM practice.
2 Demonstrate positive regard toward patient.
Describe commonly-encountered challenges
3 to establishing an effective therapeutic
relationship in TCM practice.
Describe strategies to enhance the
4
therapeutic relationship in TCM practice.
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3
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3
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b Exhibit compassion toward patients.
1
63
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G
Develop and maintain effective
1.3
relationships with patients.
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59
64
65
F
Clinical Case
Study
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
1
61
62
E
Written
D
Affective
3
55
C
Psychomotor
2
B
Cognitive
1
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
Demonstrate supportive and caring interaction
with patients.
2 Demonstrate concern for patient's well-being.
2
x
2
x
c Maintain practitioner / patient boundaries.
1
Describe the concepts of transference and
countertransference.
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H
Clinical Case
Study
G
2
x
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2
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x
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d Facilitate honest, reciprocal communication.
Explain the importance of disclosing complete
1 information concerning patient's state of
health and treatment.
2 Fully disclose information to patient.
Probe for patient's opinions relative to
3
treatment.
4 Respond to patient questions.
72
73
74
75
77
F
Written
Describe an appropriate response to
situations of transference.
Describe an appropriate response to
3
situations of countertransference.
Demonstrate empathy with professional
4
detachment.
Explain the implications of the power
5 differential in the patient - practitioner
relationship.
2
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E
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
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D
Affective
3
C
Psychomotor
2
B
Cognitive
1
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
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1
1
2
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2
1
2
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2
1
2
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2
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Encourage patient to take responsibility for his
e
/ her health.
1
Demonstrate participation in decision-making
with the patient.
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Identify relevant federal legislation and related
requirements.
Identify relevant provincial / territorial
2
legislation and related requirements.
Comply with relevant federal legislation and
3
related requirements.
Comply with relevant provincial / territorial
4
legislation and related requirements.
1
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Clinical
1
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x
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x
Academic
1
Clinical Case
Study
H
Written
G
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x
2.1 Comply with legal requirements.
Apply to practice current, relevant federal and
a
provincial / territorial legislation.
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F
Simulated
Advise patient on importance of self-care and
health maintenance.
Provide patient with options for continuity of
3
care.
Respect patient's right to access the health
4
care of their choice.
2
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Occupational Competencies
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E
Affective
3
D
Psychomotor
2
C
Cognitive
1
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
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b
2
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2
1
x
2
1
x
Apply to practice current requirements of
regulatory body.
1 Identify requirements of regulatory body.
2
2 Comply with requirements of regulatory body.
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Academic
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Clinical Case
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Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
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Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
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Apply to practice current, relevant
c requirements of municipal and other local
authorities.
90
Identify local regulations relevant to operating
a practice.
Comply with local regulations relevant to
2
operating a practice.
1
91
92
2.2
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a
94
1
x
Ensure that patient is aware of treatment plan,
its benefits and risks.
1
102
2
Practice in a manner that accords patient
dignity and reflects patient rights.
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2
3
4
5
6
Explain the role of acupuncture in patient’s
overall health care.
Explain the role of TCM herbal treatment in
patient’s overall health care.
Discuss treatment options with patient.
Explain treatment procedures.
Discuss anticipated outcomes of treatment.
Discuss risks inherent in treatment.
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b Ensure ongoing, informed consent.
1
Explain the importance of ongoing, informed
consent.
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Written
Clinical
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Simulated
2 Obtain consent to commence treatment.
Discuss treatment outcomes and progress
3
with patient on a regular basis.
Assess patient's level of satisfaction with
4
treatment.
5 Maintain ongoing consent to treatment.
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Respect patient rights to privacy and
c
confidentiality.
1
108
2
109
3
110
4
111
5
112
6
113
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Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
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E
Affective
3
103
D
Psychomotor
2
C
Cognitive
1
B
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A
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d
Explain the importance of maintaining patient
privacy and confidentiality.
Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient
information.
Maintain privacy during professional
interactions with patient.
Demonstrate appropriate draping during
assessment and treatment.
Comply with patient wishes regarding privacy
and confidentiality.
Involve patient support person / guardian /
advocate, when indicated.
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Terminate course of treatment when
appropriate.
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x
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2.3 Maintain practitioner self-care.
Maintain personal health and wellness in the
a
context of professional practice.
Identify the physical, mental and emotional
signs of stress.
2 Describe strategies to reduce stress.
Maintain physical, mental and emotional
3 health consistent with provision of effective
patient care.
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F
Clinical Case
Study
Describe situations and conditions that
indicate termination of treatment.
Describe the importance of continuity of
2
patient care.
Describe procedures required for termination
3
of therapeutic relationship.
1
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119
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
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118
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
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1
2
b Exhibit professional deportment.
Describe the importance of appropriate
professional deportment.
2 Maintain personal hygiene.
Maintain personal grooming appropriate to
3
practice setting.
Dress in a professional manner appropriate to
4
practice setting.
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Identify limits of practitioner's personal
expertise.
Demonstrate practice within limits of
2
practitioner's personal expertise.
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2
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b Modify practice to enhance effectiveness.
Demonstrate critical self-reflection of
performance.
Develop and implement plan to enhance
2
effectiveness of personal practice of TCM.
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c Exhibit professional behaviour.
1 Maintain honesty in all professional activities.
Describe ethical dilemmas that are commonly
2
encountered in TCM practice.
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140
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2.4 Practice with professional integrity.
a Practice within limits of expertise.
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136
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
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E
Affective
3
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D
Psychomotor
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C
Cognitive
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B
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3 Identify situations involving conflict of interest.
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4 Take responsibility for decisions and actions.
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2
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Remain current with developments in
acupuncture practice.
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Search for information using current
technology.
Assess validity and reliability of published
3
information.
Assess relevance of new information to
4
acupuncture practice.
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herbology practice.
Identify sources that provide information on
1 developments in the practice of TCM
herbology.
Search for information using current
2
technology.
Assess validity and reliability of published
3
information.
Assess relevance of new information to TCM
4
herbology practice.
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Identify sources that provide information on
developments in the practice of acupuncture.
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3.1 Maintain patient records.
a Ensure complete and accurate records.
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1
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x
5 Ensure that records are legible.
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Document patient information in a timely
manner.
Demonstrate comprehensive documentation
2 of history, assessment and treatment
information.
Document patient-specific financial
3
information.
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b Ensure security and integrity of records.
Describe procedures to maintain physical
security of records.
Describe procedures to ensure privacy and
2
confidentiality of records.
Describe procedures for appropriate patient
3
access to records.
Identify requirements for preservation and
4
disposal of records.
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a Ensure sound financial management.
1 Develop a sustainable business plan.
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Explain the importance of complete and
accurate business record keeping.
Describe required statutory filings.
Describe requirements for preservation of
business records.
Describe approaches to monitor business
performance.
Explain the importance of professional liability
and malpractice insurance.
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b Employ ethical business practices.
Communicate fee and payment policies to
patient in advance.
2 Describe ethical billing practices.
3 Describe ethical advertising practices.
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Occupational Competencies
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Written
3
E
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2
D
Psychomotor
1
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Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
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Establish office procedures and supervise
staff accordingly.
Identify activities that require standardized
procedures.
2 Develop clear procedural directions.
Demonstrate basic principles of good
3
supervision.
Describe requirements for mandatory working
4
conditions for staff.
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1 Describe the yin yang theory in general.
Describe the yin yang theory in relation to
2
TCM.
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wu xing (five elements)
Describe the wu xing (five elements) theory in
general.
Describe the wu xing (five elements) theory in
2
relation to TCM.
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c
zang xiang (organ theories)
Describe the general features, physiological
1 functions and pathological changes of the
zang-fu organs.
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G
Apply fundamental knowledge of the
4.1 following Traditional Chinese Medicine
principles in diagnosis and treatment.
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3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
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B
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Describe the interrelationships between zangfu organs, both in physiology and pathology.
jing luo & shu xue (channels, collaterals, and
acupuncture points)
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Describe the symptoms and signs associated
4 with disorders of the jing luo (channels,
collaterals, acupuncture points) system.
2
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Define the TCM concepts of qi, xue, jin ye,
1 jing, & shen (qi, blood, body fluid, essence,
spirit).
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2
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Describe the components of the jing luo
(channels, collaterals, acupuncture points)
1
system, including its distribution and
interconnections.
Describe the functions of the jing luo
2 (channels, collaterals, acupuncture points)
system in physiology and pathology.
Describe the general features and functions of
3
acupuncture points.
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G
2
Performance Indicators
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Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
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Describe the functions of qi, xue, jin ye, jing, &
shen (qi, blood, body fluid, essence, spirit).
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Describe the pathologies of qi, xue, jin ye,
3 jing, & shen (qi, blood, body fluid, essence,
spirit) .
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Describe the TCM concept of ti zhi
(constitution).
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Identify the TCM pathologies associated with
the various types of ti zhi (constitution) .
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Describe the TCM model of bing yin
(etiology).
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2 Define and categorize the bing yin (etiology) .
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bing yin (etiology)
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ti zhi (constitution)
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bing ji (pathogenesis)
1
Describe the TCM concept of bing ji
(pathogenesis).
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Describe the TCM concept of yu fang
(prevention).
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yu fang (prevention)
zhi ze ( principles of treatment)
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Describe the TCM concept of yang sheng
(health preservation).
Explain the principles and methods of yang
2
sheng (health preservation) .
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Apply fundamentals of acupuncture in
diagnosis and treatment.
a Characterize the following points.
jing xue (points of the 14 channels)
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yang sheng (health preservation)
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214
215
Identify the zhi ze (principles of treatment)
corresponding to each bing ji (pathogenesis).
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3
E
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2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
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3
4
Identify the points in the jing xue (points of the
14 channels) grouping referring to World
Health organization standard nomenclature,
as listed in Appendix 1.
Locate the jing xue (points of the 14
channels) using the gu du (proportional
measurement) method.
Describe the required needling depth and
angle for the jing xue .
Describe the functions of the jing xue (points
of the 14 channels) .
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Identify the common points in the jing wai qi
1 xue (extra points) grouping, as listed in
Appendix 2.
Locate the common jing wai qi xue (extra
2
points) .
Describe the required needling depth and
3
angle for the jing wai qi xue (extra points) .
Describe the functions of the jing wai qi xue
4
(extra points) .
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2
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Apply knowledge of the following special
groupings of points, in treatment planning:
wu shu xue (five transporting points)
1 Identify wu shu xue (five transporting) points.
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Describe the theoretical basis for wu shu xue
(five transporting) points.
Describe the therapeutic significance of the
3
wu shu xue (five transporting) points.
2
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231
F
jing wai qi xue (extra points)
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229
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Performance Indicators
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225
226
E
Affective
3
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D
Psychomotor
2
C
Cognitive
1
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
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2
1
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2
1
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x
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x
yuan xue (source points)
1
Identify the points in the yuan xue (source
points) grouping.
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Describe the theoretical basis for the yuan
xue .
Describe the therapeutic significance of the
3
yuan xue .
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1 Identify luo xue (connecting) points.
Describe the theoretical basis for luo xue
2
(connecting) points.
Describe the therapeutic significance of the
3
luo xue (connecting) points.
1
1 Describe xi xue (cleft) points.
Describe the theoretical basis for xi xue (cleft)
2
points.
Describe the therapeutic significance of the xi
3
xue (cleft) points.
1
1 Describe bei shu xue (back transport) points.
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2
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2
1
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x
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x
xi xue (cleft points)
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241
242
F
luo xue (connecting points)
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237
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Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
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233
234
235
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Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
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1
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x
2
1
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x
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x
bei shu xue (transport points)
Describe the theoretical basis for bei shu xue
(back transport) points.
Describe the therapeutic significance of the
3
bei shu xue (back transport) points.
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1 Describe mu xue (front) points.
Describe the theoretical basis for mu xue
2
(front) points.
Describe the therapeutic significance of the
3
mu xue (front) points.
1
1 Describe xia he xue (lower sea) points.
Describe the theoretical basis for xia he xue
2
(lower sea) points.
Describe the therapeutic significance of the
3
xia he xue (lower sea) points.
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2
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x
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x
2
1
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x
2
1
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x
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x
ba mai jiao hui xue (eight confluent points)
Describe the ba mai jiao hui xue (eight
confluent) points.
Describe the theoretical basis for ba mai jiao
2
hui xue (eight confluent) points.
Describe the therapeutic significance of the ba
3
mai jiao hui xue (eight confluent) points.
1
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G
xia he xue (lower sea points)
255
257
258
F
mu xue (front / mu points)
252
253
254
E
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
248
249
250
251
D
Affective
3
246
247
C
Psychomotor
2
B
Cognitive
1
Core Acupuncture Herbology
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2
1
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x
2
1

x

x
ba hui xue (eight (influential) points)
1
Describe the ba hui xue (eight meeting
(influential)) points.
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Describe the therapeutic significance of the ba
hui xue (eight meeting (influential)) points.
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1
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1 Describe the zi mu xue (mother / child) points.
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Describe the theoretical basis for zi mu xue
(mother / child) points.
Describe the therapeutic significance of the zi
3
mu xue (mother / child) points.
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2
1
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x
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x
jiao hui xue (channel crossing points)
Describe the jiao hui xue (channel crossing)
points.
Describe the theoretical basis for jiao hui xue
2
(channel crossing) points.
Describe the therapeutic significance of the
3
jiao hui xue (channel crossing) points.
1
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Describe the theoretical basis for ba hui xue
(eight meeting (influential)) points.
2
264
269
270
G
zi mu xue (mother / child points)
263
265
266
F
2
Performance Indicators
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E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
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2
1
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x
2
1
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x
2
1

x
a shi xue (ah shi points)
1
Describe the theoretical basis for the a shi
xue (ah shi) points.
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2
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4
5
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Describe the theoretical basis for ear
acupuncture.
Identify auricular acupunture points.
Locate auricular acupuncture points.
Describe the functions of auricular
acupuncture points.
Describe the theoretical basis for scalp
acupuncture.
Identify scalp acupunture zones.
Locate scalp acupuncture zones.
Describe the functions of scalp acupuncture
zones.
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x
2
1
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x
2
1
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x
1
1
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x
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1
x
2
1
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2
1
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x
2
1
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x
x
c Select points for assessment.
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G
ear and scalp acupuncture
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283
Describe the therapeutic significance of the a
shi xue (ah shi) points.
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275
276
281
282
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
Core Acupuncture Herbology
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Performance Indicator Grid
Describe acupunture point assessment
techniques, and relate them to jing luo theory.
Describe the diagnostic significance of
2 acupuncture point assessment techniques,
and relate them to the jing luo theory.
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x
d Select points or areas for therapy.
Devise a point formula for the treatment of
1 syndromes associated with the illnesses listed
in Appendix 5.
Describe the relationship between the point
2
formula and the principle(s) of treatment.
Explain how local anatomy affects the
3
selection of points and areas for therapy.
Explain how acupuncture point functions and
4 indications affect the selection of points and
areas for therapy.
Explain how precautions and contraindications
5 affect the selection of points and areas for
therapy.
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Describe acupunture point assessment
3 techniques, and relate them to patient
presentation.
Describe the diagnostic significance of
4 acupuncture point assessment techniques,
and relate them to patient presentation.
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Performance Indicators
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286
287
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Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
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x
2
1
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x
2
1
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x
e Select stimulation techniques.
1
Describe the functions and therapeutic aims of
needling techniques.
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x
2
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Apply knowledge of precautions and
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techniques.
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3
301
4
302
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304
305
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Describe the functions and therapeutic aims of
moxibustion techniques.
Describe the functions and therapeutic aims of
3
cupping techniques.
Justify the stimulation techniques selected to
4
achieve specified therapeutic outcome.
2
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3
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2
D
Psychomotor
1
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Cognitive
B
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5
Explain the precautions and contraindications
related to needling.
Explain the precautions and contraindications
related to moxibustion.
Explain the precautions and contraindications
related to cupping.
Explain the precautions and contraindications
related to tui na / an mo (including
acupressure).
Explain the precautions and contraindications
related to gua sha .
g Apply knowledge of:
tui na / an mo (acupressure)
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Describe the theoretical basis for tui na / an
mo (acupressure).
Identify each of the major tui na / an mo
(acupressure) techniques, including the
2
functions and therapeutic indications of the
technique.
Describe the therapeutic significance of tui na
3
/ an mo (acupressure) .
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Describe the theoretical basis for qi gong / tai
ji .
Describe the therapeutic significance of qi
2
gong / tai ji .
Explain the precautions and contraindications
3
related to qi gong / tai ji .
1
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2
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3
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2
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x
2
1
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x
2
1
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x
2
1
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x
2
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qi gong / tai ji
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313
314
315
Justify the use of tui na / an mo (acupressure)
to achieve a specified therapeutic outcome.
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309
310
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
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1 Describe the theoretical basis for gua sha .
Describe the therapeutic significance of gua
2
sha .
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1
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2
1
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2
1
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x
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x
1 Describe the wu wei (five flavours).
Describe the actions of herbs in relation to wu
2
wei (five flavours)i.
Describe the therapeutic significance of wu
3
wei (five flavours) .
Identify the wu wei (five flavours) of the herbs
4
listed in Appendix 3.
1
1
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x
2
1
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x
2
1
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x
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x
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c
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wu wei (five flavours)
325
329
H
Apply knowledge of the following
4.3 properties and functions of TCM herbs in
treatment planning:
a
si qi (four properties)
321
328
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1 Describe the si qi (four properties).
Describe the actions of herbs in relation to si
2
qi (four properties).
Describe the therapeutic significance of si qi
3
(four properties) .
Identify the si qi (four properties) of the herbs
4
listed in Appendix 3.
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322
323
324
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
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sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending,
floating, sinking)
1
Describe sheng jiang fu chen (ascending,
descending, floating, sinking).
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2 sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending,
floating, sinking).
Describe the therapeutic significance of sheng
3 jiang fu chen (ascending, descending,
floating, sinking) .
Identify the sheng jiang fu chen (ascending,
4 descending, floating, sinking) of the herbs
listed in Appendix 3.
330
331
332
333
334
d
336
340
341
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1
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2
1
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x
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gui jing (channel tropism)
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337
338
339
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3
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2
D
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C
Cognitive
B
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A
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1 Describe gui jing (channel tropism).
Describe the actions of herbs in relation to gui
2
jing (channel tropism) .
Describe the therapeutic significance of gui
3
jing (channel tropism) .
Identify the gui jing (channel tropism) of the
4
herbs listed in Appendix 3.
1
1
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2
1

x
2
1

x

x
1 Describe the actions of herbs.
Describe the relationship between action and
2
categorization of herbs.
Differentiate the actions of herbs within the
3
same category.
2
1
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x
2
1

x
2
1

x
1
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the indications of herbs.
Describe the therapeutic significance of the
5
actions of herbs.
Identify the actions of the herbs listed in
6
Appendix 3.
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343
344
345
346
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g
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2
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x
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Describe the therapeutic significance of the
2
indications.
Identify the indications of the herbs listed in
3
Appendix 3.
2
1
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2
2
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1 Describe the concept of toxicity of herbs.
Describe the dosage ranges and cautions
2
when using toxic herbs.
Identify herbs that are designated as toxic or
3
restricted under Canadian regulations.
1
1
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2
1

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1

x
1 Describe pao zhi (processing).
1

x
2 Describe the effects of pao zhi (processing) .
1

x
2
toxicity
351
352
353
354
H
indications
347
348
349
350
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E
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2
D
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C
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B
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A
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Describe the general principles of composition
of formulas.
Describe the composition of the formulas
2
listed in Appendix 4.
Analyse the composition of formulas listed in
3
Appendix 4.
1
b
Describe the principles of substitution of
formula constituents.
Describe the principles of alteration of the ratio
2
of constituents.
Describe the principles of changes in dosage
3
form of the formulas.
1
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368
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2
2
2
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1
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2
1
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2
1
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x
1
1
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2
1
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2
1
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modification of formula
362
366
H
Apply knowledge of herbal formulating
strategies, with reference to:
a
composition of formula
359
364
365
G
4.4
358
360
361
Performance Indicators
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Written
3
E
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2
D
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1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
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functions & classifications
Describe the classification system for
formulas.
Identify the classification of the formulas listed
2
in Appendix 4.
Describe the clinical relevance of each class
3
of formula.
1
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d
Describe the principal actions of formulas
listed in Appendix 4.
2
5
Differentiate the actions of formulas within the
same class, for formulas listed in Appendix 4.
2
6
Select formula to achieve a specified
therapeutic outcome.
3
Describe the compatibility and incompatibility
of herbs.
Describe the therapeutic significance of herbal
2
combinations.
Select a combination of herbs to achieve a
3
specified therapeutic outcome.
1
374
e
1 Describe the dosage forms of herbal formulas.
Describe the methods of preparation for each
dosage form.
Describe the methods of administration for
3
herbal formulas.
2
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x
2
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2
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1
1
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x
1
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x
1

x

x
dosage form & methods of administration
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375
376
H
4
370
371
372
G
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3
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2
D
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x
x
2
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x
Describe potential adverse effects of herbal
formulas.
2
1
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2 Describe methods to prevent adverse effects.
2
2
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x
2
2

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1
1
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x
1
1
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x
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x
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x
3
Describe actions to take in the event of
adverse effects.
contraindications & precautions
Describe contraindications for herbal
formulas.
2 Describe precautions for herbal formulas.
1
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390
391
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2
2
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386
387
H
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Simulated
Identify the general dosage ranges of the
1 herbs listed in Appendix 3 and the formulas
listed in Appendix 4.
Determine dosage of herbs to achieve a
2
specified therapeutic outcome.
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382
383
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Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
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Apply knowledge of the following herb
4.5
interactions in treatment planning:
a
herb – drug interactions
Describe potential interactions between herbs
and commonly-used drugs.
Modify treatment plan based on potential herb2
drug interactions.
1
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x
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x
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x
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x
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1 Describe potential herb-herb interactions.
Modify treatment plan based on potential herb2
herb interactions.
1
1 Describe potential herb-food interactions.
Modify treatment plan based on potential herb2
food interactions.
1
2
1
x
x
x
x
x
x
herb – food interactions
2
1
herb – natural health product interactions
Describe potential herb-natural health product
interactions.
Modify treatment plan based on potential herb2
natural health product interactions.
1
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401
403
404
H
Academic
d
G
Clinical Case
Study
399
400
c
F
Written
396
397
398
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
b
E
Affective
3
394
395
D
Psychomotor
2
C
Cognitive
1
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
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1
2
1
Apply basic biomedical concepts to TCM
practice:
a
human anatomical structures
5.1
1 Describe basic cell structure and processes.
1
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Describe the structure and function of the
body tissues.
1

x
3 Explain the organization of the body systems.
2

x
2
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6
410
Identify the surface anatomical structures
required to locate acupuncture points.
Identify local anatomy of locations at which
8 acupuncture presents an inherent risk of
injury.
7
411
412
413
b
Describe the structures and functions of DNA,
RNA, and proteins.
Describe the bioenergetics and metabolism of
2
carbohydrates and lipids.
Describe the metabolism of proteins, amino
3
acids and nucleic acids.
Explain the roles of minerals, vitamins,
4
enzymes and hormones.
1
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416
c
1
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x
2

1

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x
x
1


x
x
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x
x
2
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biochemical processes
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417
418
Identify the areas of the abdomen and thorax
and the corresponding internal structures.
H
Academic
Locate the major bones, muscles, and blood
supply of the head, trunk and limbs.
Describe the range of joint articulation and the
5 role of major muscles in movement
coordination.
4
408
G
Clinical Case
Study
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
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x
2

x
2

x
2

x
control mechanisms
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Explain the primary functions of the body
systems.
Describe the co-ordination and regulation of
2
the body systems.
Describe the role of the control mechanisms in
3
maintaining homeostasis.
Relate homeostatic imbalance to common
4
dysfunctions of the body systems.
1
419
420
421
422
423
d
Describe the role of microorganisms in
infectious diseases.
Describe immunity and mechanisms of host
2
resistance.
Describe the principles of infection control,
3
and the effects of antibiotics and vaccines.
1
425
428
429
430
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2

x
2

x
2

x
2

x
2

x
2

x
1
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2
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1
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G
infectious diseases and infection control
424
426
427
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
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dysfunctions and common diseases
Identify causal factors of the common
diseases listed in Appendix 6.
Describe the processes of tissue damage,
2
inflammation and healing.
Identify signs and symptoms of common
3
diseases listed in Appendix 6.
1
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2

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x
1

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x
2

x
1

x
2

x
2
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Relate biomedical diagnostic and
treatment approaches to TCM practice:
a
diagnosis and treatment methods
Identify the purpose of commonly used
laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
Identify abnormal findings in the results of
2 laboratory tests, examinations and diagnostic
imaging.
Relate abnormal findings to common diseases
3
listed in Appendix 6.
Identify typical medical and surgical
4 treatments for common diseases listed in
Appendix 6.
1
435
436
437
5
440
H
5.2
434
438
439
Describe biomedical disease classification
systems.
G
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F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
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b
Identify the underlying principles of biomedical
diagnostic and treatment approaches.
pharmacology
Identify the therapeutic effects, adverse
effects and signs and symptoms of toxicity of
1
commonly used drugs from the drug
categories listed in Appendix 7.
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Describe the concepts of pharmacokinetics
and pharmacodynamics.
Classify commonly-used drugs from the drug
3 categories listed in Appendix 7 according to
their pharmacological actions.
2
442
444
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5.3 Integrate TCM and biomedical concepts.
Relate biomedical information concerning
a patient’s condition and treatment to TCM state
of health.
Describe the relationship between biomedical
diagnosis and TCM diagnosis.
Relate the actions of acupuncture to general
2
biomedical concepts.
Relate the actions of herbal treatment to
3
general biomedical concepts.
Identify the signs and symptoms, therapeutic
4 effects and adverse effects of common
biomedical treatments.
1
445
446
447
448
449
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
441
443
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
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2

3
2

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x
3
2


x
2

x
Communicate TCM diagnostic and treatment
b information for use by other health care
workers, and to third parties.
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3
1 Elicit patient's reason(s) for seeking treatment.
2
2
Demonstrate directed interrogation and
1 physical examinations of patient relevant to
the chief complaint.
3
2
2
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x
x
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x
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Explain patient's TCM diagnosis and clinical
1 progress using terms that are readily
understood by other healthcare professionals.
Establish priorities for assessment and
treatment planning.
a Identify chief complaint.
b
Initiate assessment based upon chief
complaint.
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453
454
H
Academic
451
452
G
Clinical Case
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450
Performance Indicators
F
Written
3
Occupational Competencies
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
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Recognize conditions that require urgent
c medical treatment, and direct patient
appropriately.
Describe the signs and symptoms of
1 conditions that require urgent medical
treatment.
Recognize conditions that require urgent
2
medical treatment.
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Advise patient appropriately in the event of
3 condition that requires urgent medical
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460
d
Describe the significance of both positive and
negative findings for the patient.
Justify modification of assessment strategy
2
based on emerging information.
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464
465
466
468
2
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2
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3


x
2

2


2

Identify conditions for which TCM modalities
do not provide the most appropriate treatment.
2

Compare the effectiveness of TCM treatments
5 with those of other common therapeutic
approaches.
3

x
x
x
x
x

x
x
x

x
Initiate collaboration, consultation or referral
as appropriate.
Identify conditions for which TCM modalities
provide effective treatment.
Recognize conditions beyond practitioner's
2
personal clinical knowledge and experience.
Recognize unsatisfactory therapeutic outcome
3
of treatment.
1
4
467
H
2
1
e
G
Modify assessment strategy based upon
emerging information.
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463
Performance Indicators
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F
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E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
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x
x
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Describe the significance of wang zhen (TCM
diagnostic inspection method).
2
1

x
2
Describe the diagnostic significance of wang
zhen (TCM diagnostic inspection method).
2
1

x
3
Perform wang zhen (TCM diagnostic
inspection method).
473
474
b
2

1
x
x
x
x
Collect information using wen zhen (TCM
diagnostic inquiry method).
Describe the significance of wen zhen (TCM
diagnostic inquiry method).
Describe the diagnostic significance of wen
2
zhen (TCM diagnostic inquiry method) .
Perform wen zhen (TCM diagnostic inquiry
3
method).
1
476
477
478
479
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a
diagnostic inspection method).
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6 Initiate collaboration, consultation or referral.
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Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
2
1

x
2
1

x
2
1

Collect information using wen zhen (TCM
c diagnostic auscultation and olfaction
methods).
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d
Describe the significance of qie zhen (TCM
diagnostic palpation method).
Describe the diagnostic significance of qie
2 zhen (TCM diagnostic palpation method)
findings.
Perform qie zhen (TCM diagnostic palpation
3
method).
1
485
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2
1

x
2
2

1
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Collect information using qie zhen (TCM
diagnostic palpation method).
484
486
487
488
489
490
H
Clinical
481
G
Simulated
Describe the significance of wen zhen (TCM
1 diagnostic auscultation and olfaction
methods).
Describe the diagnostic significance of wen
2 zhen (TCM diagnostic auscultation and
olfaction methods) findings.
Perform wen zhen (TCM diagnostic
3
auscultation and olfaction methods).
480
483
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
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2
1

x
2
1

x
2
2

1
e Measure vital signs.
1 Describe the significance of the vital signs.
2 Measure vital signs.
3 Identify abnormal vital signs.
f

2
x
2
2


x
Conduct relevant non-invasive physical
examination.
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Justify the selection of TCM syndrome
differentiation method(s) for a patient.
Integrate syndrome differentiation methods as
2
necessary.
1
499
501
1
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x
2

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x
2
2
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x
x
x
x
6.3 Analyze assessment information.
Organize and interpret the collected
a information using the following TCM
syndrome differentiation methods:
498
500
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Clinical Case
Study
Describe the techniques and equipment used
in physical examinations.
Describe the diagnostic significance of
2
physical examinations.
3 Perform relevant physical examinations.
Perform examinations in a manner that
4 minimizes patient distress, embarassment,
and risk of injury.
1
493
494
497
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Occupational Competencies
492
495
496
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
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1


x
x
x
3
1


x
x
x
1
1

ba gang bian zheng (eight principles
differentiation)
Identify syndromes according to the ba gang
1 bian zheng (eight principles differentiation)
method.
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
1
1

x
1
1

x
1
1

x
3
1

1
1

x
1
1

x
Clinical
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Simulated
3
Academic
Describe zang fu bian zheng (organ theory
differentiation).
Identify the main syndromes of the zang fu
2
bian zheng (organ theory differentiation).
Describe the etiology of the syndromes of
3 zang fu bian zheng (organ theory
differentiation).
Formulate a syndrome diagnosis for a patient
4 according to zang fu bian zheng (organ theory
differentiation).
1
506
507
510
G
x
x
x
x
x
zang fu bian zheng (organ theory
differentiation)
505
509
F
Clinical Case
Study
Formulate a syndrome diagnosis for a patient
2 according to the ba gang bian zheng (eight
principles differentiation) method.
504
508
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
502
503
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid

x
wu xing bian zheng (five elements
differentiation)
Describe wu xing bian zheng (five elements
differentiation).
Identify the main syndromes of the wu xing
2
bian zheng (five elements differentiation).
1
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1

x
1
1

x
Describe the etiology of the syndromes of san
jiao bian zheng (triple warmer differentiation).
1
1

x
Formulate a syndrome diagnosis for a patient
4 according to san jiao bian zheng (triple
warmer differentiation).
3
1

Describe wei qi ying xue bian zheng (four
levels differentiation).
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1

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x
x
x
x

x
san jiao bian zheng (triple warmer
differentiation)
Describe san jiao bian zheng (triple warmer
differentiation).
Identify the main syndromes of the san jiao
2
bian zheng (triple warmer differentiation).
1
515
3
516
517
519
H

Describe the etiology of the syndromes of wu
xing bian zheng (five elements differentiation).
Formulate a syndrome diagnosis for a patient
4 according to wu xing bian zheng (five
elements differentiation).
514
518
G
1
511
512
F
1
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
3
513
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid

x
wei qi ying xue bian zheng (four levels
differentiation)
1
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1

x
1
1

x
3
1

1
1

x
1
1

x
1
1

x
3
1


x
x
x
x
x
liu jing bian zheng (six stages differentiation)
Describe liu jing bian zheng (six stages
differentiation).
Identify the main syndromes of the liu jing bian
2
zheng (six stages differentiation).
1
524
525
3
526
Describe the etiology of the syndromes of liu
jing bian zheng (six stages differentiation).
Formulate a syndrome diagnosis for a patient
4 according to liu jing bian zheng (six stages
differentiation).
527
528
H
Clinical
Describe the etiology of the syndromes of wei
3 qi ying xue bian zheng (four levels
differentiation).
Formulate a syndrome diagnosis for a patient
4 according to wei qi ying xue bian zheng (four
levels differentiation).
G
Simulated
520
Identify the main syndromes of the wei qi ying
xue bian zheng (four levels differentiation).
F
Clinical Case
Study
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
2
523
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid

x
qi xue jin ye bian zheng (qi, blood, body fluid
differentiation)
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1
1

x
1
1

x
1
1

x
3
1


x
Clinical
531
F
Simulated
Describe qi xue jin ye bian zheng (qi, blood,
body fluid differentiation).
Identify the main syndromes of the qi xue jin
2 ye bian zheng (qi, blood, body fluid
differentiation).
Describe the etiology of the syndromes of qi
3 xue jin ye bian zheng (qi, blood, body fluid
differentiation).
Formulate a syndrome diagnosis for a patient
4 according to qi xue jin ye bian zheng (qi,
blood, body fluid differentiation).
1
530
534
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
529
533
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
x
x
bing yin bian zheng (pathogenic factors
differentiation)
1
Describe bing yin bian zheng (pathogenic
factors differentiation).
1
1

x
2
Identify the main syndromes of the bing yin
bian zheng (pathogenic factors differentiation).
1
1

x
1
1

x
Describe the etiology of the syndromes of the
3 bing yin bian zheng (pathogenic factors
differentiation).
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1

x
1
1

x
Describe the etiology of the syndromes of the
jing luo bian zheng (meridian differentiation).
1
1

x
Formulate a syndrome diagnosis for a patient
4 according to the jing luo bian zheng (meridian
differentiation).
3
1

Explain the relevance of biomedical diagnostic
1 data, medical and health history in TCM
diagnosis.
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Clinical
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x
x
x
x
x
jing luo bian zheng (meridian differentiation)
Describe jing luo bian zheng (meridian
differentiation).
Identify the main syndromes of the jing luo
2
bian zheng (meridian differentiation).
1
540
3
541
542
544
G
1
Formulate a syndrome diagnosis for a patient
4 according to the bing yin bian zheng
(pathogenic factors differentiation).
539
543
F
3
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
537
538
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid

x
Incorporate information obtained from
b biomedical diagnostic data, medical and
health history.
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Identify conditions that require information on
2 biomedical diagnostic data, medical and
health history.
Obtain information on biomedical diagnostic
3
data, medical and health history.
Incorporate diagnostic information from
4
another health care practitioner.
545
546
547
548
Formulate primary diagnosis according to the
illnesses listed in Appendix 5.
Formulate secondary diagnoses, as
2
necessary.
Differentiate the syndromes associated with
3
the illnesses listed in Appendix 5.
Justify diagnoses for a patient based on
4
clinical data.
1
550
551
552
555
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2
1
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x
1
x
2


x
x
c Make TCM diagnosis.
549
553
554
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
3
1


x
x
x
3
1


x
x
x
2
1

3
1

x
x
1
1

x

x
Establish treatment plan based on
diagnosis.
a Determine treatment goals and strategies.
6.4
1
Identify the principles of treatment
corresponding to pathogenic processes.
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x
x
x
x
x
x
x

x
x
x

x
x
x
Academic
H
Clinical Case
Study
G
Clinical
560
F
Simulated
557
558
559
565
Performance Indicators
Describe the TCM approach to the treatment
2 of syndromes associated with the illnesses
listed in Appendix 5.
Describe the concept of prioritization and its
3
application to the treatment of illness.
4 Determine treatment principles.
5 Prioritize treatment goals for patient.
Describe the concept of bu xie (tonification
6 and draining) and its application to the
treatment of illness.
Determine and justify appropriate methods of
7
treatment for a patient.
Determine the potential for success in treating
8
patient with TCM.
9 Formulate and justify treatment plan.
556
564
E
Written
3
Occupational Competencies
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
2
1

x
2
1

x
3
3
1
1


2
1

3
1


3
1

3
1

2
1



x
x
x
Take into account precautions and
b
contraindications.
Describe complications or adverse reactions
that could arise during the treatment of
1
syndromes associated with the illnesses listed
in Appendix 5.
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c
2
1

3
1

2
1

3
1
3
1
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Describe contraindications for the treatment of
2 syndromes associated with the illnesses listed
in Appendix 5.
Modify treatment strategies and methods to
account for contraindications, potential
complications or adverse reactions that could
3
arise during the treatment of syndromes
associated with the illnesses listed in
Appendix 5.
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Performance Indicators
F
Written
3
Occupational Competencies
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
x
x
x

x
Adapt treatment according to patient
characteristics and needs.
Describe the modification of treatment
strategies and methods based on patient
1 characteristics and needs during the treatment
of syndromes associated with the illnesses
listed in Appendix 5.
Modify treatment strategies and methods to
2 account for patient characteristics and needs
during the treatment of a patient.
Justify the modification of treatment strategies
and methods to account for patient
3
characteristics and needs during the treatment
of a patient.
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x
x

x
x
x
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g
3
1


x
x
x
1
Design a point formula appropriate to a
patient.
3
1


x
x
x
2
1


x
x
x
2
1


x
x
x
2
1

2
2


x
3
2


x
x
x
Select appropriate course of acupuncture
treatment and therapeutic modalities.
Determine point stimulation methods and
techniques appropriate to a patient.
Determine course of acupunture treatment
2
appropriate to a patient.
1
576
577
578
Modify treatment based on effects and / or
symptoms produced by non-TCM therapies.
Select appropriate points, point combinations
and / or treatment areas.
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d
H
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G
4
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
572
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
h Devise applicable TCM herbal formula.
Identify and analyze representative formulas
corresponding to TCM treatment strategies.
Identify herbal formulas appropriate to the
2 syndromes associated with the illnesses listed
in Appendix 5.
Develop herbal formula appropriate to a
3
patient.
1
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593
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

x
2
1


x
2


x
2


x
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x
Devise appropriate course of herbal
treatment.
Determine course of herbal treatment
appropriate to a patient.
6.5 Provide acupuncture treatment.
Adapt clinical setting to enhance comfort and
a
safety.
Describe modifications of clinical setting to
1 enhance comfort and safety based upon
patient needs.
Describe modifications of clinical setting
2 according to specific requirements of the
illnesses listed in Appendix 5.
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588
589
590
591
H
Academic
584
585
i
G
Clinical Case
Study
Select patent medicine (finished TCM product)
4 appropriate to syndromes associated with the
illnesses listed in Appendix 5.
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F
Written
3
Occupational Competencies
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
b Position patient for treatment.
1 Inform and position patient for needling.
2 Inform and position patient for moxibustion.
Inform and position patient for treatment using
3
supplementary devices.
4 Inform and position patient for cupping.
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2
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x
x
x
x
2
2

x
x
2
2

x
x
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2
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x
x
2
2

x
x
Perform needling on a patient.
Perform moxibustion on a patient.
Perform cupping on a patient.
Perform ear acupuncture on a patient.
Perform scalp acupuncture on a patient.
Perform tui na on a patient.
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2




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x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
1 Obtain and interpret feedback from patient.
Recognize significant changes in patient
2
condition.
Respond appropriately to patient feedback
3
and changes in condition.
2
x
x

x
x

x
x
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2
5 Inform and position patient for tui na.
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Clinical
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c Locate selected points on patient.
Locate points on patients of varying ages and
body types.
Locate points on patients in various body
2
positions.
1
d Apply treatment techniques.
1
2
3
4
5
6
e
Monitor and respond to patient condition
during treatment.
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608
609
G
Simulated
605
606
F
2
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
596
597
598
599
600
601
602
603
604
E
Affective
3
594
595
D
Psychomotor
2
C
Cognitive
1
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
1
2
2
2
1
6.6 Implement herbal treatment plan.
Instruct patient on accessing TCM herbal
a
formula.
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1 Identify the local availibility of herbs.
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Describe method of administration of TCM
formula for a patient.
Describe conditions under which the method
2 of administration for a patient should be
altered.
x
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x
x
x
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x
x
2
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x
x
2
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x
x
3
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x
x
3
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x
x
x
2
1
Monitor effectiveness of treatment plan
and modify where necessary.
Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan on
a
an ongoing basis.
6.7
Identify anticipated treatment outcomes for a
patient.
Evaluate patient response relative to
2
anticipated outcomes.
Identify causative factors in the event that
3
outcomes are not achieved.
1
618
619
621
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1
617
620
E
Instruct patient on administration of TCM
b
herbal formula.
614
616
D
Occupational Competencies
613
615
G
Affective
3
611
F
Psychomotor
2
C
Cognitive
1
B
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Performance Indicator Grid
b
Modify treatment plan to enhance
effectiveness.
Explain and justify modification of treatment
1 plan to achieve anticipated outcomes for a
patient.
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Explain in plain language TCM concepts as
they apply to patient condition.
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x
2
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2
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Explain in plain language the TCM etiology
and pathogenesis of patient condition.
Explain TCM concepts as they apply to patient
condition.
c
Inform patient of possible side effects and
reaction to treatment.
Describe anticipated side effects and
reactions to acupuncture treatments.
Describe anticipated side effects and
2 reactions to moxibustion, cupping, and tui-na
treatments.
Describe anticipated side effects and
3
reactions to TCM herbal treatments.
1
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6.8 Educate and counsel patient.
Explain etiology and pathogenesis of
a
condition.
626
627
G
1
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
624
625
F
Written
623
E
Affective
3
622
D
Psychomotor
2
C
Cognitive
1
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
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d
Advise patient on yu fang and yang sheng
(prevention and health preservation)
1
Explain the TCM principles of prevention and
health preservation related to diet.
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642
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1
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Counsel patient on compliance with treatment
recommendations.
1
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638
639
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Academic
634
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Explain the use of TCM dietary therapy in the
2 treatment of syndromes associated with the
illnesses listed in Appendix 5.
Explain the principles of yu fang and yang
3 sheng (prevention and health preservation)
through physical exercise and qi gong .
Explain the principles of mental cultivation,
4 and the relationship between mental state,
lifestyle, illness and longevity.
633
636
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
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Performance Indicator Grid
Explain the significance of patient compliance
with treatment recommendations.
2
x
7.1 Perform needling.
a Perform filiform needling.
Describe the characteristics and therapeutic
use of filiform needles.
Identify the factors affecting insertion depth
2
and angle.
Perform needle insertion to the required depth
3
and angle.
1
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1
1

x
2
2

x
x
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651
652
653
b
1

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1
1


x
2
1
1
2

2
1
1


2



x
x
x
x
x
x
Perform dermal (plum blossom, seven star)
needling.
Describe the characteristics and therapeutic
1
use of dermal needles.
2 Describe dermal needle manipulation methods. 1
3 Perform dermal needling
2
1
1

1

2
x


x
x
c Perform intra-dermal tack needling.
1
654
655
656
657
1
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Describe needle manipulation methods,
5 including tonifying (bu ), draining (xie ) and
even techniques.
Perform needle manipulations, including
6
tonifying, draining and even techniques.
7 Identify factors affecting needle retention.
8 Describe needle retraction techniques.
9 Perform needle retraction.
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4 Describe characteristics of de qi (arrival of qi).
643
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Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
Describe the characteristics and therapeutic
use of intra-dermal tack needles.
2 Identify factors affecting needle retention.
3 Perform intra-dermal tack needling.
1
1
2
2
1

1

x
x

x
d Perform three edged needling.
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660
661
662
Describe the characteristics and therapeutic
use of three edged needles.
2 Identify factors affecting amount of blood let.
3 Perform three edged needling.
1
Describe the characteristics and therapeutic
use of direct moxibustion.
Distinguish between scarring, non-scarring
2
and blistering moxibustion.
1
665
666
667
672
1
1
2
1
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1

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7.2 Perform moxibustion.
a Perform direct moxibustion.
664
671
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
663
668
669
670
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
1
1
1
3 Identify factors affecting moxa cone number.
1
4 Perform scarring moxibustion.
5 Perform non-scarring moxibustion.
Identify factors affecting blistering moxibustion
6
duration.
7 Perform blistering moxibustion.
2
2
1
x

x

x


2
2
1
2

1

x
x
x

2
x
b Perform indirect moxibustion.
Describe the characteristics and therapeutic
use of indirect moxibustion.
Distinguish between warming and partitioned
2
moxibustion.
1
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1

1
1


x
x
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
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x
Describe the characteristics and therapeutic
use of needle warming moxibustion.
1
Perform needle warming moxibustion.
2
1

x

2
x
Perform treatment utilizing supplementary
7.3
devices.
a Perform stimulation using heat lamps.
Describe the characteristics and therapeutic
use of heat lamps.
Identify factors affecting intensity and duration
2
of heat lamp treatment.
3 Perform heat lamp stimulation.
1
682
683
684
685
H
c Perform needle warming moxibustion.
678
679
680
681
G
Academic
Identify factors affecting duration and intensity
of warming moxibustion.
4 Perform warming moxibustion.
Identify factors affecting cone number and
5
substrate of partitioned moxibustion.
6 Perform partitioned moxibustion.
3
F
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Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
673
674
675
676
677
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
1
1

1
1

2
2
x


x
x
Perform stimulation using electro-acupuncture
b
devices.
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Identify factors affecting frequency, intensity,
2 wave pattern and duration of electroacupuncture stimulation.
Perform stimulation using an electro3
acupuncture device.
687
1
2
691
696
697
698
1
1

1
1

2
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7.4 Perform cupping.
690
692
693
694
695
Describe the characteristics and therapeutic
use of electro-acupuncture devices.
F
Clinical Case
Study
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
1
688
689
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
3
4
5
Describe the characteristics and therapeutic
use of cupping.
Distinguish between stationary and mobile
cupping.
Identify factors affecting cupping duration and
intensity.
Perform stationary cupping.
Perform mobile cupping.
1
1

x
1
1

x
1
1

2
2

x


2
2
x
x
7.5 Perform tui na.
Describe the application of tui na in the
1 management of syndromes associated with
the illnesses listed in Appendix 5.
2 Perform tui na techniques.
2
2
1
2

x

x
8.1 Maintain herbal inventory.
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Describe the ethical and legal issues
associated with the use of herbs.
Identify regulations impacting the supply of
2
herbs and herbal products.
Identify endangered species used in TCM
3
herbal practice.
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
x
1


x
1 Identify appropriate packaging for TCM herbs.
1


x
2 Distinguish the condition of packaging.
1
1
b Assess quality of herbs with reference to:
packaging

1
x
labeling
Identify basic labeling requirements for
consumer packaging.
Identify regulations impacting the labeling of
2
TCM herbal products.
Identify labeling requirements for TCM herbal
3
products.
Identify labeling concerns that may negate use
4
a product.
1
708
709
710
711
712
G
a Identify appropriate supply for herbs.
701
705
706
707
F
Clinical Case
Study
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
700
702
703
704
E
Written
D
Affective
3
699
C
Psychomotor
2
B
Cognitive
1
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
1


1

1


x
1


x
x
x
x
x
physical properties
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715
Explain the significance of third-party testing
services.
Explain the significance of Good
2
Manufacturing Practice (GMP) ceftification.
Explain the significance of Good Agricultural
3
Practices (GAP) certification.
Explain the significance of Natural Health
4
Product (NHP) licence.
1
717
718
719
c
725
1
x
1
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Simulated

x
2

x
1

x
1

x
1

x
1


x
1


x
1


x
Store herbs in appropriate conditions,
including:
environment
Describe general environmental requirements
for storing herbs.
Identify herbs listed in Appendix 3 that have
2
unique storage requirements.
1
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720
721
H
Academic
Describe physical properties of herbs that
indicate quality.
Distinguish the quality of samples of herbs on
2
the basis of physical properties.
1
713
G
Clinical Case
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Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
security
1
Describe security measures for the storage of
toxic herbs.
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F
Clinical
732
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
monitoring
1
Describe methods of monitoring the quality of
herbs in storage.
1

x
1

x
2

x
1


1


d Maintain records with respect to inventory.
Describe information required in inventory
records.
Explain the importance of up-to-date inventory
2
records.
1
729
730
731
E
Simulated
727
728
D
Affective
3
726
C
Psychomotor
2
B
Cognitive
1
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
8.2 Prepare and dispense herbal formulas.
Verify formula information is clear, complete
a
and accurate.
Identify information required for TCM herbal
prescription.
Verify completeness of TCM herbal
2
prescription.
1
3 Verify authenticity of TCM herbal prescription.
Identify apparent errors or omissions in the
names, preparation methods, herbal
4
combinations or dosages specified on the
TCM herbal prescription.
Confirm TCM herbal prescription with
5
prescribing practitioner where appropriate.
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1
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Describe the functions of potential substitutes
3 in comparison with the herbs that are not
available.
Confirm substitutes with prescribing
4
practitioner.
741
747
748
749
750
Determine the stock availability of prescribed
herbs.
2 Identify herbs that may be used as substitutes.
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745
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Verify availability of components and confirm
substitution if required.
739
742
743
H
Clinical
b
G
Simulated
738
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
1
2


x
x
1


x
x
1
x
c Confirm identity of components.
1
Identify unlabelled samples of the herbs listed
in Appendix 3.
2
2
x
d Compound formula.
1 Convert units of weight as required.
Dispense herbs by weight according to TCM
2
herbal prescription.

2
1

x

1
x
x
x
x
x
x
e Apply packaging.
Identify herbs listed in Appendix 3 that have
unique packaging requirements.
Package formula components according to
2
TCM herbal prescription.
1
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x
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g Provide instructions for storage and use.
1
2
757
764
H
Simulated
3 Produce comprehensible and complete labels.
756
763
G
Written
Describe labeling requirements for dispensed
herbs.
Describe labeling requirements for individually
2 packaged components of TCM herbal
formulas in decoction form.
1
753
758
759
760
761
762
F
Apply labeling.
752
754
755
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
f
E
Affective
3
751
D
Psychomotor
2
C
Cognitive
1
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
3
4
5
Describe general methods of preparing a
decoction.
Describe specific preparation methods for a
particular prescription.
Describe storage requirements for dispensed
formulas.
Describe administration process and timing.
Describe post-administration procedure.
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x
x
x
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x
x
x
1


x
x
x
1
1




x
x
x
x
x
x
1

x
x
1
2
1
h Maintain dispensing records.
1 Describe requirements for dispensing records.
Demonstrate consistency in maintaining
2
dispensing records.
Describe procedures to maintain physical
3
security of dispensing records.
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1

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1


x
2
Justify acupuncture treatment where
acupuncture treatment poses a risk to patient.
3
1


x
3
Describe conditions in which acupuncture is
contraindicated.
2
1


x
2
1


x
3
1


x
2
1

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x
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Describe conditions in which acupuncture
treatment poses a risk to patient.
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b
x
Determine level of risk relative to TCM herbal
treatment.
Describe conditions in which herbal treatment
poses a risk to patient.
Justify herbal treatment where herbal
2
treatment poses a risk to patient.
Describe conditions where herbal treatment
3
plans are contraindicated.
1
771
772
x
9.2 Provide a safe working environment.
a
775
H
9.1 Evaluate patient risk profile.
Determine risk profile relative to acupuncture
a
treatment.
768
773
774
G
1
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
767
770
F
Written
766
E
Affective
3
765
D
Psychomotor
2
C
Cognitive
1
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
Maintain current knowledge of communicable
diseases and infection control techniques.
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781
783
784
785


x
2


x
Clinical
Demonstrate application of universal
precautions for infection control.
2 Demonstrate clean needle technique.
1
c
2
2
2

x
x
2
2

x
x
2
2

x
x
Apply universal precautions for infection
control.
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780
782
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777
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Describe the principles of communicable
1 disease and infection control in a clinical
setting.
Describe the principles for the management of
2
sharps and other biohazards.
776
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Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
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Demonstrate procedures for the management
of sharps and other biohazards.
Ensure effective supervision of staff and / or
students.
Identify the chain of accountability within the
clinic.
Describe the duties of clinic staff and / or
2
students relative to safety.
Describe the duties of a student clinical
3
supervisor.
1
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x
1
x
1
x
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e
Identify principles applicable to emergency
evacuation.
Describe procedures for emergency
2
evacuation of facility.
1
791
f
Academic
Clinical Case
Study
1
x
x
2
x
1
x
Establish procedures and route for
emergency evacuation of facilities.
790
793
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Clinical
Identify electrical hazards, fire risk, and
1 physical and environmental hazards that may
pose risks in clinical facilities.
Describe actions to minimize electrical
hazards, fire risk and physical and
2
environmental hazards that may pose risks in
clinical facilities.
788
792
H
Inspect facilities on a regular basis for
electrical hazards, fire risk and physical
d
hazards that may cause accidents, and take
action to minimize.
787
789
G
Simulated
786
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
1
x
Establish procedures to maximize protection
of self, staff and patients in the event of
abusive or violent behaviour.
1
Describe indicators of potentially abusive or
violent behaviour.
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Provide clear directions to patient regarding
safety precautions.
Describe situations in which patient should
2
contact TCM practitioner for direction.
1
798
800
801
802
b
Academic
Clinical Case
Study
2
x
x
x
x
x

1
2


x
2


x
2


x
2


x
2


x
2


x
Manage adverse reactions and accidents
resulting from treatment.
1
2
3
4
803
804
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9.3 Manage risks to patients.
Include safety precautions in herbal treatment
a
plan.
797
799
Describe management principles to enhance
protection of all parties.
H
Clinical
796
2
G
Simulated
794
795
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
5
Describe the management of physical harm
resulting from needling.
Describe the management of physical harm
resulting from moxibustion.
Describe the management of physical harm
resulting from cupping.
Describe the management of physical harm
resulting from the use of supplementary
devices.
Describe the management of physical harm
resulting from tui na.
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806
8
807
9
808
10
809
11
810
12
811
812
813
814
815
c
Describe the management of unexpected
responses resulting from needling.
Describe the management of unexpected
responses resulting from moxibustion.
Describe the management of unexpected
responses resulting from cupping.
Describe the management of unexpected
responses resulting from the use of
supplementary devices.
Describe the management of unexpected
responses resulting from tui na.
Describe the management of adverse
reactions to herbal treatment.
Describe safety precautions in acupuncture
treatment to enhance accident prevention.
2


x
2


x
2


x
2


x
2


x
2


x
2


x
Clinical
I
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Exam
Simulated
H
Academic
6
805
G
Clinical Case
Study
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
Respond appropriately to medical
emergencies.
1 Perform first aid.
2 Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Communicate medical emergency conditions
3 in biomedical terms for emergency medical
service providers.
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2
2
1


x
x
2
1

x
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826
827
828
2


x
x
1


x
1


x
1


x
Clinical
Simulated
Describe the management of blood-to-blood
contact.
Describe post exposure follow up for blood-to2
blood contact.
1
e Clean spills of blood and other body fluids.
Describe procedures for the clean up of spills
of blood and other body fluids.
Demonstrate the clean up of spills of blood
2
and other body fluids.
1
821
822
823
824
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Manage blood-to-blood contact and provide
direction for post exposure follow up.
818
819
820
H
Academic
d
G
Clinical Case
Study
4 Describe steps for post-emergency follow-up.
816
817
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
f
1
1
x
Control and extinguish small fires.
1

Describe the desirable characteristics of
equipment for a particular clinical use.
2

2 Select equipment that is safe and functional.
2
1 Describe procedures for small fire control.
x
Ensure that equipment is safe and
9.4
functional.
Select equipment that enhances patient
a
safety.
1
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
x
x
x
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830
831
832
Demonstrate the hygenic handling of
5 equipment and materials for acupuncture,
moxibustion and cupping.
1

x
x
1
1

x
x
1
1

x
x
Academic
1
b Maintain equipment in good working order.
Describe the procedures involved in the
management of treatment equipment and
1 materials for acupuncture (including use of
supplementary devices) , moxibustion and
cupping.
Describe the procedures involved in the
2 management of equipment and materials for
preparing and dispensing herbal formulas.
Describe the proper storage of equipment and
3
materials.
833
834
835
836
Prepare equipment, materials and work area
for preparing and dispensing herbal formulas.
I
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Clinical
829
H
Simulated
Prepare equipment, materials and work area
for acupuncture (including use of
3
supplementary devices), moxibustion and
cupping.
G
Clinical Case
Study
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
F
Written
3
E
Affective
2
D
Psychomotor
1
C
Cognitive
B
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
c
1


x
1


x
1


x
Clean equipment regularly, and disinfect as
appropriate.
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838
3
839
4
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1


x

1

1
1
Academic
H
1


Clinical
2
G
Simulated
837
Describe the procedures involved in the
cleaning and disinfecting of equipment and
materials for acupuncture (including use of
supplementary devices), moxibustion and
cupping.
Demonstrate procedures involved in the
cleaning and disinfecting of equipment and
materials for acupuncture (including use of
supplementary devices), moxibustion and
cupping.
Describe the procedures involved in the
cleaning of equipment for preparing and
dispensing herbal formulas.
Demonstrate procedures involved in the
cleaning of equipment for preparing and
dispensing herbal formulas.
F
Clinical Case
Study
Performance Indicators
Occupational Competencies
1
840
E
Written
3
D
Affective
2
C
Psychomotor
1
B
Cognitive
Core Acupuncture Herbology
A
Performance Indicator Grid
x
x
x
x
x
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Appendix 1 - Points of the 14 Channels (jing xue)
Lung Channel
Soutaiyin Feijing
LU 1
LU 2
LU 3
LU 4
LU 5
LU 6
LU 7
LU 8
LU 9
LU 10
LU 11
Zhongfu
Yunmen
Tianfu
Xiabai
Chize
Kongzui
Lieque
Jingqu
Taiyuan
Yuji
Shaoshang
Large Intestine Channel
Shouyangming Dachang-Jing
Shangyang
Erjian
Sanjian
Hegu
Yangxi
Pianli
Wenliu
Xialian
Shanglian
Shousanli
Quchi
Zhouliao
Shouwuli
Binao
Jianyu
Jugu
Tianding
Futu
Kouheliao
Yingxiang
LI 1
LI 2
LI 3
LI 4
LI 5
LI 6
LI 7
LI 8
LI 9
LI 10
LI 11
LI 12
LI 13
LI 14
LI 15
LI 16
LI 17
LI 18
LI 19
LI 20
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Stomach Channel
ST 1
ST 2
ST 3
ST 4
ST 5
ST 6
ST 7
ST 8
ST 9
ST 10
ST 11
ST 12
ST 13
ST 14
ST 15
ST 16
ST 17
ST 18
ST 19
ST 20
ST 21
ST 22
ST 23
ST 24
ST 25
ST 26
ST 27
ST 28
ST 29
ST 30
ST 31
ST 32
ST 33
Appendix 1 - Points of the 14 Channels (jing xue)
Zuyangming Weijing
Chengqi
Sibai
Juliao
Dicang
Daying
Jiache
Xiaguan
Touwei
Renying
Shuitu
Qishe
Quepen
Qihu
Kufang
Wuyi
Yingchuang
Ruzhong
Rugen
Burong
Chengman
Liangmen
Guanmen
Taiyi
Huaroumen
Tianshu
Wailing
Daju
Shuidao
Guilai
Qichong
Biguan
Futu
Yinshi
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ST 34
ST 35
ST 36
ST 37
ST 38
ST 39
ST 40
ST 41
ST 42
ST 43
ST 44
ST 45
Liangqiu
Dubi
Zusanli
Shangjuxu
Tiaokou
Xiajuxu
Fenglong
Jiexi
Chongyang
Xiangu
Neiting
Lidui
Spleen Channel
Zutaiyin Pijing
Yinbai
Dadu
Taibai
Gongsun
Shangqiu
Sanyinjiao
Lougu
Diji
Yinlingquan
Xuehai
Jimen
Chongmen
Fushe
Fujie
Daheng
Fu’ai
Shidou
Tianxi
Xiongxiang
Zhourong
Dabao
SP 1
SP 2
SP 3
SP 4
SP 5
SP 6
SP 7
SP 8
SP 9
SP 10
SP 11
SP 12
SP 13
SP 14
SP 15
SP 16
SP 17
SP 18
SP 19
SP 20
SP 21
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Heart Channel
HT 1
HT 2
HT 3
HT 4
HT 5
HT 6
HT 7
HT 8
HT 9
Small Intestine Channel
SI 1
SI 2
SI 3
SI 4
SI 5
SI 6
SI 7
SI 8
SI 9
SI 10
SI 11
SI 12
SI 13
SI 14
SI 15
SI 16
SI 17
SI 18
SI 19
Bladder Channel
BL 1
BL 2
Appendix 1 - Points of the 14 Channels (jing xue)
Shoushaoyin Xinjing
Jiquan
Qingling
Shaohai
Lingdao
Tongli
Yinxi
Shenmen
Shaofu
Shaochong
Shoutaiyang Xiaochangjing
Shaoze
Qiangu
Houxi
Wangu
Yanggu
Yanglao
Zhizheng
Xiaohai
Jianzhen
Naoshu
Tianzong
Bingfeng
Quyuan
Jianwaishu
Jianzhongshu
Tianchuang
Tianrong
Quanliao
Tinggong
Zutaiyang Pangguangjing
Jingming
Cuanzhu (Zanzhu)
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BL 3
BL 4
BL 5
BL 6
BL 7
BL 8
BL 9
BL 10
BL 11
BL 12
BL 13
BL 14
BL 15
BL 16
BL 17
BL 18
BL 19
BL 20
BL 21
BL 22
BL 23
BL 24
BL 25
BL 26
BL 27
BL 28
BL 29
BL 30
BL 31
BL 32
BL 33
BL 34
BL 35
BL 36
Appendix 1 - Points of the 14 Channels (jing xue)
Meichong
Qucha (Quchai)
Wuchu
Chengguang
Tongtian
Luoque
Yuzhen
Tianzhu
Dazhu
Fengmen
Feishu
Jueyinshu
Xinshu
Dushu
Geshu
Ganshu
Danshu
Pishu
Weishu
Sanjiaoshu
Shenshu
Qihaishu
Dachangshu
Guanyuanshu
Xiaochangshu
Pangguangshu
Zhonglushu
Baihuanshu
Shangliao
Ciliao
Zhongliao
Xialiao
Huiyang
Chengfu
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BL 37
BL 38
BL 39
BL 40
BL 41
BL 42
BL 43
BL 44
BL 45
BL 46
BL 47
BL 48
BL 49
BL 50
BL 51
BL 52
BL 53
BL 54
BL 55
BL 56
BL 57
BL 58
BL 59
BL 60
BL 61
BL 62
BL 63
BL 64
BL 65
BL 66
BL 67
Yinmen
Fuxi
Weiyang
Weizhong
Fufen
Pohu
Gaohuang
Shentang
Yixi
Geguan
Hunmen
Yanggang
Yishe
Weicang
Huangmen
Zhishi
Baohuang
Zhibian
Heyang
Chengjin
Chengshan
Feiyang
Fuyang
Kunlun
Pucan (Pushen)
Shenmai
Jinmen
Jinggu
Shugu
Zutonggu
Zhiyin
Kidney Channel
Zushaoyin Shenjing
Yongquan
Rangu
KI 1
KI 2
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KI 3
KI 4
KI 5
KI 6
KI 7
KI 8
KI 9
KI 10
KI 11
KI 12
KI 13
KI 14
KI 15
KI 16
KI 17
KI 18
KI 19
KI 20
KI 21
KI 22
KI 23
KI 24
KI 25
KI 26
KI 27
Taixi
Dazhong
Shuiquan
Zhaohai
Fuliu
Jiaoxin
Zhubin
Yingu
Henggu
Dahe
Qixue
Siman
Zhongzhu
Huangshu
Shangqu
Shiguan
Yindu
Futonggu
Youmen
Bulang
Shenfeng
Lingxu
Shencang
Yuzhong
Shufu
Pericardium Channel
Shoujueyin Xinbaojing
Tianchi
Tianquan
Quze
Ximen
Jianshi
Neiguan
Daling
Laogong
PC 1
PC 2
PC 3
PC 4
PC 5
PC 6
PC 7
PC8
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PC 9
Zhongchong
Triple Energizer Channel
Shoushaoyang Sanjiaojing
TE 1
TE 2
TE 3
TE 4
TE 5
TE 6
TE 7
TE 8
TE 9
TE 10
TE 11
TE 12
TE 13
TE 14
TE 15
TE 16
TE 17
TE 18
TE 19
TE 20
TE 21
TE 22
TE 23
Guanchong
Yemen
Zhongzhu
Yangchi
Waiguan
Zhigou
Huizong
Sanyangluo
Sidu
Tianjing
Qinglengyuan
Xiaoluo
Naohui
Jianliao
Tianliao
Tianyou
Yifeng
Chimai (Qimai)
Luxi
Jiaosun
Ermen
Erheliao
Sizhukong
Gallbladder Channel
Zushaoyang Danjing
Tongziliao
Tinghui
Shangguan
Hanyan
Xuanlu
Xuanli
Qubin
GB 1
GB 2
GB 3
GB 4
GB 5
GB 6
GB 7
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GB 8
GB 9
GB 10
GB 11
GB 12
GB 13
GB 14
GB 15
GB 16
GB 17
GB 18
GB 19
GB 20
GB 21
GB 22
GB 23
GB 24
GB 25
GB 26
GB 27
GB 28
GB 29
GB 30
GB 31
GB 32
GB 33
GB 34
GB 35
GB 36
GB 37
GB 38
GB 39
GB 40
GB 41
Appendix 1 - Points of the 14 Channels (jing xue)
Shuaigu
Tianchong
Fubai
Touqiaoyin
Wangu
Benshen
Yangbai
Toulinqi
Muchuang
Zhengying
Chengling
Naokong
Fengchi
Jianjing
Yuanye
Zhejin
Riyue
Jingmen
Daimai
Wushu
Weidao
Juliao
Huantiao
Fengshi
Zhongdu
Xiyangguan
Yanglingquan
Yangjiao
Waiqiu
Guangming
Yangfu
Xuanzhong
Qiuxu
Zulinqi
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GB 42
GB 43
GB 44
Diwuhui
Xiaxi
Zuqiaoyin
Liver Channel
LR 1
LR 2
LR 3
LR 4
LR 5
LR 6
LR 7
LR 8
LR 9
LR 10
LR 11
LR 12
LR 13
LR 14
Zujueyin Ganjing
Dadun
Xingjian
Taichong
Zhongfeng
Ligou
Zhongdu
Xiguan
Ququan
Yinbao
Zuwuli
Yinlian
Jimai
Zhangmen
Qimen
Governor Channel
Dumai
GV 1
GV 2
GV 3
GV 4
GV 5
GV 6
GV 7
GV 8
GV 9
GV 10
GV 11
GV 12
Changqiang
Yaoshu
Yaoyangguan
Mingmen
Xuanshu
Jizhong
Zhongshu
Jinsuo
Zhiyang
Lingtai
Shendao
Shenzhu
Taodao
Dazhui
GV 13
GV 14
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GV 15
GV 16
GV 17
GV 18
GV 19
GV 20
GV 21
GV 22
GV 23
GV 24
GV 25
GV 26
GV 27
GV 28
Yamen
Fengfu
Naohu
Qiangjian
Houding
Baihui
Qianding
Xinhui
Shangxing
Shenting
Suliao
Shuigou
Duiduan
Yinjiao
Conception Channel
Renmai
CV 1
CV 2
CV 3
CV 4
CV 5
CV 6
CV 7
CV 8
CV 9
CV 10
CV 11
CV 12
CV 13
CV 14
CV 15
CV 16
CV 17
CV 18
CV 19
Huiyin
Qugu
Zhongji
Guanyuan
Shimen
Qihai
Yinjiao
Shenque
Shuifen
Xiawan
Jianli
Zhongwan
Shangwan
Juque
Jiuwei
Zhongting
Danzhong
Yutang
Zigong
Appendix 1 - Points of the 14 Channels (jing xue)
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CV 20
CV 21
CV 22
CV 23
CV 24
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Huagai
Xuanji
Tiantu
Lianquan
Chengjiang
Reference:
Study of Acupuncture Points (for acupuncture specialization), 1985 by Yang
Jiasan et al, Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House
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Extra Point Name
Shishencong
Yintang
Yuyao
Shangming
Taiyang
Qiuhou
Bitong
Yuyu, Jinjin
Jinchengjiang
Qianzheng
Yiming
Anmian
Jingbi
Sanjiaojiu
Tituo
Zigong
Dingchuan
Jiehexue
Jiaji, Huatoujiaji Points
Weiguanxiashu, Bashu, Cuishu
Pigen
Yaoyan
Shiqizhui
Shixuan
Sifeng
Zhongkui
Baxie
Luozhen
Yaotongxue
Zhongquan
Erbai
Bizhong
Zhoujian
Appendix 2 - Extra Points (jing wai qi xue)
WHO Standard Nomenclature
EXTRA 1/M-HN-1
EXTRA 2/M-HN-3
EXTRA 3/M-HN-6
EXTRA 4
EXTRA 5/M-HN-9
EXTRA 6/M-HN-8
EXTRA 7/M-HN-14
EXTRA 8/M-HN-20
EXTRA 9/M-HN-18
EXTRA 10
EXTRA 11
EXTRA 12/M-HN-54
EXTRA 13
EXTRA 14/M-CA-23
EXTRA 15/N-CA-4
EXTRA 16/M-CA-18
EXTRA 17/M-BW-1
EXTRA 18
EXTRA 19/M-BW-35
EXTRA 20/M-BW-12
EXTRA 21
EXTRA 22/M-BW-24
EXTRA 23
EXTRA 24/M-UE-1
EXTRA 25/M-UE-9
EXTRA 26
EXTRA 27/M-UE-22
EXTRA 28/M-UE-24
EXTRA 29/N-UE-19
EXTRA 30
EXTRA 31/M-UE-29
EXTRA 32
EXTRA 33/M-UE-46
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Extra Point Name
Jianqian, Jianneiling
Huanzhong
Heding
Xiyan
Dannangxue
Lanweixue
Bafeng
Duyin
Lineiting
Baichongwo
Bailao
Erjian
Haiquan
Huanmen
Shiqizhuixia
Sishencong
Appendix 2 - Extra Points (jing wai qi xue)
WHO Standard Nomenclature
EXTRA 34/M-UE-48
EXTRA 35
EXTRA 38/M-LE-27
EXTRA 39MN-LE-16
EXTRA 40/M-LE-23
EXTRA 41/M-LE-13
EXTRA 42/M-LE-8
EXTRA 43
EXTRA 44
M-LE-34
M-HN-30
M-HN-10
M-HN-37
M-BW-6
M-BW-25
M-HN1
Reference:
Study of Acupuncture Points (for acupuncture specialization), 1985, by Yang
Jiasan et al, Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House
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Materia Medica (Pin-yin, Chinese and Botanical name)
A
Ai Ye
艾葉
Folium Artemisiae Argyi
巴戟天
白扁豆
百部
白豆蔻
白附子
白果
百合
白花蛇舌草
白芨
白蒺藜/刺蒺藜
敗醬草
白芥子
白茅根
白前
白芍
白頭翁
白薇
白蘚皮
白芷
白朮
板藍根
班蟊
半夏
Radix Morindae Officinalis
Semen Dolichoris Album
Radix Stemonae
Fructus Amomi Rotundus
Rhizoma Typhonii
Semen Ginkgo
Bulbus Lilli
Herba Hedyotis Diffusae
Rhizoma Bletillae
Fructus Tribuli
Herba Patriniae
Semen Sinapis Albae
Rhizoma Imperatae
Rhizoma Cynanchi Stauntonii
Radix Paeoniae Alba
Radix Pulsatillae
Radix Cynanchi Atrati
Cortex Dictamni Radicis
Radix Angelicae Dahuricae
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
Radix Isatidis
Mylabris
Rhizoma Pinelliae
B
Ba Ji Tian
Bai Bian Dou
Bai Bu
Bai Dou Kou
Bai Fu Zi
Bai Guo
Bai He
Bai Hua She She Cao
Bai Ji
Bai Ji Li/Ci Ji Li
Bai Jiang Cao
Bai Jie Zi
Bai Mao Gen
Bai Qian
Bai Shao
Bai Tou Weng
Bai Wei
Bai Xian Pi
Bai Zhi
Bai Zhu
Ban Lan Gen
Ban Mao
Ban Xia
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Bei Xie
Bian Xu
Bie Jia
Bin Lang
Bing Pian
Bo He
Bo/Bai Zi Ren
Bu Gu Zhi
萆薢
萹蓄
鱉甲
檳榔
冰片
薄荷
柏子仁
補骨脂
Rhizoma Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae
Herba Polygoni Avicularis
Carapax Trionycis
Semen Arecae
Borneolum Syntheticum
Herba Menthae
Semen Biotae
Fructus Psoraleae
蠶砂
蒼耳子
蒼朮
草豆蔻
草果
側柏葉
柴胡
蟬蛻
車前子
沈香
赤芍藥
赤石脂
赤小豆
川貝母
川楝子
川芎
磁石
Faeces Bombycis
Fructus Xanthii
Rhizoma Atractylodis
Semen Alpiniae Katsumadai
Fructus Tsaoko
Cacumen Biotae
Radix Bupleuri
Periostracum Cicadae
Semen Plantaginis
Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum
Radix Paeoniae Rubra
Halloysitum Rubrum
Semen Phaseoli
Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae
Fructus Meliae Toosendan
Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Magnetitum
Appendix 3 - TCM Herbs
C
Can Sha
Cang Er Zi
Cang Zhu
Cao Dou Kou
Cao Guo
Ce Bo Ye
Chai Hu
Chan Tui
Che Qian Zi
Chen Xiang
Chi Shao Yao
Chi Shi Zhi
Chi Xiao Dou
Chuan Bei Mu
Chuan Lian Zi
Chuan Xiong
Ci Shi
D
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Da Fu Pi
Da Huang
Da Ji
Da Ji
Da Qing Ye
Da Zao
Dai Zhe Shi
Dan Dou Shi/Chi
Dan Shen
Dan Zhu Ye
Dang Gui
Dang Shen
Di Fu Zi
Di Gu Pi
Di Long
Di Yu
Ding Xiang
Dong Chong Xia Cao
Dong Gua Pi
Du Huo
Du Zhong
大腹皮
大黃
大戟
大薊
大青葉
大棗
代赭石
淡豆豉
丹參
淡竹葉
當歸
黨參
地膚子
地骨皮
地龍
地榆
丁香
冬蟲夏草
冬瓜皮
獨活
杜仲
Pericarpium Arecae
Radix et Rhizoma Rhei
Radix Euphorbiae Pekinensis
Radix Cirsii Japonici
Folium Isatidis
Fructus Ziziphi Jujibae
Haematitum
Semen Sojae Praeparatum
Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae
Herba Lophatheri
Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Radix Condonopsis Pilosulae
Fructus Kochiae
Cortex Lycii Radicis
Lumbricus
Radix Sanguisorbae
Flos Caryophylli
Cordyceps
Exocarpium Benincasae
Radix Angelicae Pubescentis
Cortex Eucommiae
阿膠
莪朮
Colla Corii Asini
Rhizoma Zedoariae
番瀉葉
防風
Folium Sennae
Radix Ledebouriellae
Appendix 3 - TCM Herbs
E
E Jiao
E Zhu
F
Fan Xie Ye
Fang Feng
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Fen Fang Ji
Feng Mi
Fo Shou
Fu Ling
Fu Pen Zi
Fu Xiao Mai
Fu Zi
粉防己
蜂蜜
佛手
茯苓
覆盆子
浮小麥
附子
Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae
Mel
Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis
Poria
Fructus Rubi
Fructus Tritici Levis
Radix Aconiti Praeparata
甘草
乾薑
甘遂
藳本
高良薑
葛根
蛤蚧
狗脊
枸杞子
鉤藤
骨碎補
瓜蔞
廣防己
龜板
桂枝
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Rhizoma Zingiberis
Radix Euphorbiae Kansui
Rhizoma Ligustici
Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum
Radix Puerariae
Gecko
Rhizoma Cibotii
Fructus Lycii
Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis
Rhizoma Drynariae
Fructus Trichosanthis
Radix Aristolochiae Fangchi
Plastrum Testudinis
Ramulus Cinnamomi
孩兒茶
海浮石
海蛤殼
Catechu
Pumex
Concha Cyclinae
Appendix 3 - TCM Herbs
G
Gan Cao
Gan Jiang
Gan Sui
Gao Ben
Gao Liang Jiang
Ge Gen
Ge Jie
Gou Ji
Gou Qi Zi
Gou Teng
Gu Sui Bu
Gua Lou
Guang Fang Ji
Gui Ban
Gui Zhi
H
Hai Er Cha
Hai Fu Shi
Hai Ge Ke
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Hai Jin Sha
Hai Zao
Han Lian Cao
He Huan Pi
He Shou Wu
He Zi
Hei Zhi Ma
Hong Hua
Hong Teng
Hou Po
Hu Huang Lian
Hu Jiao
Hu Po
Hu Tao Rou
Hua Jiao
Hua Shi
Huai Hua
Huang Bo/Bai
Huang Jing
Huang Lian
Huang Qi
Huang Qin
Huo Ma Ren
Huo Xiang
海金沙
海藻
旱蓮草
合歡皮
何首烏
訶子
黑芝麻
紅花
紅藤
厚朴
胡黃連
胡椒
琥珀
胡桃肉
花椒
滑石
槐花
黃柏
黃精
黃連
黃耆
黃芩
火麻仁
藿香
Spora Lygodii
Sargassum
Herba Ecliptae
Cortex Albizziae
Radix Polygoni Multiflori
Fructus Chebulae
Semen Sesami Nigrum
Flos Carthami
Caulis Sargentodoxae
Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis
Rhizoma Picrorhizae
Fructus Piperis Nigri
Succinum
Semen Juglandis
Pericarpium Zanthoxyli
Talcum
Flos Sophorae
Cortex Phellodendri
Rhizoma Polygonati
Rhizoma Coptidis
Radix Astragali seu Hedysari
Radix Scutellariae
Fructus Cannabis
Herba Pogostemonis
雞內金
雞血藤
僵蠶
Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli
Caulis Spatholobi
Bombyx Batryticatus
Appendix 3 - TCM Herbs
J
Ji Nei Jin
Ji Xue Teng
Jiang Can
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薑黃
降香
桔梗
金錢草
金銀花
金櫻子
荊芥
菊花
橘皮/陳皮
決明子
Rhizoma Curcumae Longae
Lignum Dalbergiae Odoriferae
Radix Platycodi
Herba Lysimachiae
Flos Lonicerae
Fructus Rosae Laevigatae
Herba Schizonepetae
Flos Chrysanthemi
Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
Semen Cassiae
苦楝皮
苦參
款冬花
昆布
Cortex Meliae
Radix Sophorae Flavescentis
Flos Farfarae
Thallus Laminariae Eckloniae
Lai Fu Zi
Li Zhi He
Lian Qiao
Lian Zi
Liu Huang
Liu Ji Nu
萊菔子
荔枝核
連翹
蓮子
硫黃
劉寄奴
Semen Raphani
Semen Litchi
Fructus Forsythiae
Semen Nelumbinis
Sulfur
Herba Artemisiae Anomalae
Long Dan Cao
Long Gu
Long Yan Rou
Lu Feng Fang
Lu Gan Shi
龍膽草
龍骨
龍眼肉
露蜂房
爐甘石
Radix Gentianae
Os Draconis
Arillus Longan
Nidus Vespae
Calamina
Jiang Huang
Jiang Xiang
Jie Geng
Jin Qian Cao
Jin Yin Hua
Jin Ying Zi
Jing Jie
Ju Hua
Ju Pi/Chen Pi
Jue Ming Zi
Appendix 3 - TCM Herbs
K
Ku Lian Pi
Ku Shen
Kuan Dong Hua
Kun Bu
L
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Lu Gen
Lu Hui
Lu Rong
蘆根
蘆薈
鹿茸
Rhizoma Phargmitis
Aloe
Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum
馬兜鈴
麻黃
麻黃根
馬錢子
麥門冬
麥芽
蔓荊子
牤蟲
芒硝
明礬
沒藥
牡丹皮
木瓜
牡蠣
木通
木香
Fructus Aristolochiae
Herba Ephedrae
Radix Ephedrae
Semen Nux-Movicae
Radix Ophiopogonis
Fructus Hordei Germinatus
Fructus Viticis
Tanabus
Natrii Sulfas
Alumen
Myrrha
Cortex Moutan Radicis
Fructus Chaenomelis
Concha Ostreae
Caulis Akebiae
Radix Aucklandiae
南瓜子
牛蒡子
牛膝
女貞子
Semen Cucurbitae
Fructus Arctii
Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae
Fructus Ligustri Lucidi
藕節
Nodus Nelumbinis Rhizomatis
佩蘭
Herba Eupatorii
Appendix 3 - TCM Herbs
M
Ma Dou Ling
Ma Huang
Ma Huang Gen
Ma Qian Zi
Mai Men Dong
Mai Ya
Man Jing Zi
Mang Chong
Mang Xiao
Ming Fan
Mo Yao
Mu Dan Pi
Mu Gua
Mu Li
Mu Tong
Mu Xiang
N
Nan Gua Zi
Niu Bang Zi
Niu Xi
Nu Zhen Zi
O
Ou Jie
P
Pei Lan
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Pi Pa Ye
Pu Gong Ying
Pu Huang
枇杷葉
蒲公英
蒲黃
Folium Eruobotryae
Herba Taraxaci
Pollen Typhae
茜草
前胡
芡實
羌活
秦艽
秦皮
青黛
青蒿
青皮
瞿麥
全蠍
Radix Rubiae
Radix Peucedani
Semen Euryales
Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii
Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae
Cortex Fraxini
Indigo Naturalis
Herba Artemisiae Annuae
Pericarppium Citri Reticulatae Viride
Herba Dianthi
Scorpio
人參
肉蓯蓉
肉豆蔻
肉桂
乳香
Radix Ginseng
Herba Cistanches
Semen Myristicae
Cortex Cinnamomi
Olibanum
三棱
三七
桑白皮
桑寄生
桑螵蛸
桑椹
桑葉
桑枝
砂仁
Rhizoma Sparganii
Radix Notoginseng
Cortex Mori Radicis
Ramulus Taxilli
Ootheca Mantidis
Fructus Mori
Folium Mori
Ramulus Mori
Fructus Amomi
Appendix 3 - TCM Herbs
Q
Qian Cao
Qian Hu
Qian Shi
Qiang Huo
Qin Jiao
Qin Pi
Qing Dai
Qing Hao
Qing Pi
Qu Mai
Quan Xie
R
Ren Shen
Rou Cong Rong
Rou Dou Kou
Rou Gui
Ru Xiang
S
San Leng
San Qi
Sang Bai Pi
Sang Ji Sheng
Sang Piao Xiao
Sang Shen
Sang Ye
Sang Zhi
Sha Ren
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Sha Shen
Sha Yuan Zi/Tong Ji Li
Shan Yao
Shan Zha
Shan Zhu Yu
She Chuang Zi
She Gan / Ye Gan
Shen Qu
Sheng Di Huang
Sheng Jiang
Sheng Ma
Shi Chang Pu
Shi Di
Shi Gao
Shi Hu
Shi Jue Ming
Shi Jun Zi
Shi Liu Pi
Shi Wei
Shu Di Huang
Shui Zhi
Si Gua Luo
Su Mu
Su Zi
Suan Zao Ren
Suo Yang
沙參
沙苑子/潼蒺藜
山藥
山楂
山茱萸
蛇床子
射干
神麴
生地黃
生薑
升麻
石菖蒲
柿蒂
石膏
石斛
石決明
使君子
石榴皮
石葦
熟地黃
水蛭
絲瓜絡
蘇木
蘇子
酸棗仁
鎖陽
Radix Glehniae
Semen Astragali Complanati
Rhizoma Dioscoreae
Fructus Crataegi
Fructus Corni
Fructus Cnidii
Rhizoma Belamcandae
Massa Medicara Fermentata
Radix Rehmanniae
Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens
Rhizoma Cimicifugae
Rhizoma Acori Graminei
Calyx Kaki
Gypsum Fibrosum
Herba Dendrobii
Concha Haliotidis
Fructus Quisqualis
Pericarpium Granati
Folium Pyrrosiae
Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata
Hirudo
Vascularis Luffae Fasciculus
Ligum Sappan
Fructus Perillae
Semen Ziziphi Spinosae
Herba Cynomorii
太子參
檀香
桃仁
天花粉
天麻
天門冬
Radix Pseudostellariae
Lignum Santali Albi
Semen Persicae
Radix Trichosanthis
Rhizoma Gastrodiae
Radix Asparagi
Appendix 3 - TCM Herbs
T
Tai Zi Shen
Tan Xiang
Tao Ren
Tian Hua Fen
Tian Ma
Tian Men Dong
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Tian Nan Xing
Ting Li Zi
Tong Cao
Tu Si Zi
天南星
葶藶子
通草
菟蕬子
Rhizoma Arisaematis
Semen Lepidii seu Descurainiae
Medulla Tetrapanacis
Semen Cuscutae
瓦楞子
王不留行
威靈仙
五倍子
蜈蚣
五加皮
五靈脂
烏梅
五味子
烏藥
烏賊骨/海螵蛸
吳茱萸
Concha Arcae
Semen Vaccariae
Radix Clematidis
Galla Chinensis
Scolopendra
Cortex Acanthopanacis Radicis
Faeces Trogopterori
Fructus Mume
Fructus Schisandrae
Radix Linderae
Os Sepiellae seu Sepiae
Fructus Evodiae
細辛
西洋參
夏枯草
仙鶴草
仙茅
香附
香薷
小茴香
小薊
薤白
血竭
辛夷
杏仁
雄黃
Herba Asari
Radix Panacis Quinquefolii
Spica Prunellae
Herba Agrimoniae
Rhizoma Curculiginis
Rhizoma Cyperi
Herba Elsholtziae seu Moslae
Frictus Foeniculi
Herba Cephalanoploris
Bulbus Allii Macrostemi
Resina Draconis
Flos Magnoliae
Semen Armeniacae Amarum
Realgar
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W
Wa Leng Zi
Wang Bu Liu Xing
Wei Ling Xian
Wu Bei Zi
Wu Gong
Wu Jia Pi
Wu Ling Zhi
Wu Mei
Wu Wei Zi
Wu Yao
Wu Zei Gu/Hai Piao Xiao
Wu Zhu Yu
X
Xi Xin
Xi Yang Shen
Xia Ku Cao
Xian He Cao
Xian Mao
Xiang Fu
Xiang Ru
Xiao Hui Xiang
Xiao Ji
Xie Bai
Xie/Xue Jie
Xin Yi
Xing Ren
Xiong Huang
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Xu Duan
Xuan Fu Hua
Xuan Shen
Xie/Xue Yu Tan
續斷
旋覆花
玄參
血餘炭
Radix Dipsaci
Flos Inulae
Radix Scrophulari
Crinis Carbonisatus
延胡索
夜交藤
益母草
薏苡仁
益智仁
銀柴胡
茵陳蒿
淫羊藿
郁金
郁李仁
玉米鬚
魚腥草
玉竹
芫花
遠志
Rhizoma Corydalis
Caulis Polygoni Multiflori
Herba Leonuri
Semen Coicis
Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae
Radix Stellariae
Herba Artemisiae Scopariae
Herba Epimedii
Radix Curcumae
Semen Pruni
Stigma Maydis
Herba Houttuyniae
Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati
Flos Genkwa
Radix Polygalae
皂角刺
澤瀉
浙貝母
蟅蟲
珍珠母
枳殼
知母
枳實
梔子
豬苓
竹茹
Spina Gleditsiae
Rhizoma Alismatis
Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii
Eupolyphaga seu Steleophaga
Concha Margartifera Usta
Fructus Aurantii
Rhizoma Anemarrhenae
Fructus Aurantii Immaturus
Fructus Gardeniae
Polyporus Umbellatus
Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam
Appendix 3 - TCM Herbs
Y
Yan Hu Suo
Ye Jiao Teng
Yi Mu Cao
Yi Yi Ren
Yi Zhi Ren
Yin Chai Hu
Yin Chen Hao
Yin Yang Huo
Yu Jin
Yu Li Ren
Yu Mi Xu
Yu Xing Cao
Yu Zhu
Yuan Hua
Yuan Zhi
Z
Zao Jiao Ci
Ze Xie
Zhe Bei Mu
Zhe Chong
Zhen Zhu Mu
Zhi Ke
Zhi Mu
Zhi Shi
Zhi Zi
Zhu Ling
Zhu Ru
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Zi Cao
Zi Hua Di Ding
Zi Su Ye
Zi Wan
Zong Lu Tan
紫草
紫花地丁
紫蘇葉
紫菀
棕櫚炭
Appendix 3 - TCM Herbs
Radix Arnebiae seu Lithospermi
Herba Violae
Folium Perillae
Radix Asteris
Traachycarpi Carbonisatus
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Appendix 4 - TCM Herbal Formulas
TCM Formulae
1. Formulas for relieving superficial syndrome (Jie Biao Ji 解表劑) (8)
1-1 Formula for relieving superficial syndrome with pungent and warm 辛溫解表 (4)
Ma Huang Tang
Ephedra Decoction
Gui Zhi Tang
Cinnamon Twig Decoction
Xiao Qing Long Tang
Minor Blue-green Dragon Decoction
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang
Nine-herb Decoction with Notopterygium
1-2 Relieving superficial syndrome with pungent and cool 辛涼解表 (3)
麻黃湯
桂枝湯
小青龍湯
九味羌活湯
Yin Qiao San
Honeysuckle and Forsythia powder
Sang Ju Yin
Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang
Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Gypsum and Licorice Deco
1-3 Relieving superficial syndrome with tonics 扶正解表 (1)
銀翹散
桑菊飲
麻杏石甘湯
Bai Du San
Toxin-Vanquishing Powder)
敗毒散
Major Order the Qi Decoction
Minor Order the Qi Decoction
Regulate the Stomach and Order the Qi Decoction
大承氣湯
小承氣湯
調胃承氣湯
2. Formulas for purgation (Xie Xia Ji 瀉下劑) (7)
2-1 Purging with cold energy herbs 寒下 (3)
Da Cheng Qi Tang
Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
2-2 Purging with warm energy herbs 溫下 (2)
Wen Pi Tang
Warm the Spleen Decoction
Da Huang Fu Zi Tang
Rhubarb and Prepared Aconite Decoction
2-3 Purging with moistening/lubricating herbs 潤下 (2)
Ma Zi Ren Wan
Ji Chuan Jian
溫脾湯
大黃附子湯
Hemp Seed Pill
Benefit the River (Flow) Decoction
麻子仁丸
濟川煎
Minor Bupleurum Decoction
Artemisia Annua and Scutellaria Decoction to Clear
小柴胡湯
蒿芩清膽湯
Minor Bupleurum Decoction
Rambling powder
四逆散
逍遙散
3. Formulas for harmonizing (He Jie Ji和解劑) (6)
3-1 Harmonizing Shao yang 和解少陽 (2)
Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
3-2 Harmonizing Liver and Spleen 和解肝脾 (3)
Si Ni San
Xiao Yao san
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Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
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Important Formula for Painful Diarrhea
痛瀉要方
Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium
半夏瀉心湯
4. Formulas for clearing heat (Qing Re Ji清熱劑) (25)
4-1 Clear the heat in Qi portion/level 清氣分熱 (2)
Bai Hu Tang
White Tiger Decoction
Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang
Lophatherus and Gypsum Decoction
4-2 Clear heat in the ying & blood portion/level 清血分熱 (2)
白虎湯
竹葉石膏湯
Qing Ying Tang
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
4-3 Clear the heat and detoxify 清熱解毒 (3)
清營湯
犀角地黃湯
Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction
Rhinoceros Horn and Rehmannia Decoction
Liang Ge San
Cool the Diaphragm Powder
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Coptis Decoction to Relieve Toxicity
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
Benefit Decoction to Eliminate Toxin
4-4 Clear heat in both the Qi and blood 氣血兩清 (1)
涼膈散
黃連解毒湯
普濟消毒飲
Qing Wen Bai Du San
4-5 Clear heat in the Zang-fu (organ network) 清臟腑熱 (9)
清瘟敗毒散
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Zuo Jin Wan
Yu Nu Jian
Ting Li Da Zao Xie Fei Tang
Shao Yao Tang
Dao Chi San
Xie Bai San
Qing Wei San
Bai Tou Weng Tang
4-6 Clear the deficient heat 清虛熱 (4)
Gentiana Long Gan Cao Decoction to Drain the Liver
Left Metal pill
Jade Woman Decoction
Descurainia and Jujube Decoction
Peony Decoction
Guide Out the Red powder
Drain the White powder
Clear the Stomach powder
Pulsatilla Decoction
龍膽瀉肝湯
左金丸
玉女煎
葶藶大棗瀉肺湯
芍藥湯
導赤散
瀉白散
清胃散
白頭翁湯
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Qin Jiao Bie Jia San
Qing Gu San
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang
4-7 Clear the summer-heat 清暑熱 (4)
Artemisia Annua and Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell Deco
Gentiana Qinjiao and Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell Powder
Cool the Bones Powder
Tangkuei and Six-yellow Decoction
青蒿鱉甲湯
秦艽鱉甲散
清骨散
當歸六黃湯
Six to One Powder
六一散
Liu Yi San
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Clear Summer-heat and Augment the Qi Decoction
Newly Augment Mosla Drink
Clear the Collaterals Decoction
清暑益氣湯
新加香薷飲
清絡飲
5. Formulas for warming interior 溫裏劑 (8)
5-1 Warm up interior and expel cold 溫中袪寒 (4)
Li Zhong Wan
Regulate the Middle Pill
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Minor Construct the Middle Decoction
Wu Zhu Yu Tang
Evodia Decoction
Da Jian Zhong Tang
Major Construct the Middle Decoction
5-2 Restore yang and save critical (reverse counterflow) 回陽救逆 (2)
理中丸
小建中湯
吳茱萸湯
大建中湯
Si Ni Tang
Frigid Extremities Decoction
Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Restore and Revive the Yang Decoction from Revised Popular Guide
5-3 Warm up channels and disperse cold 溫經散寒 (2)
四逆湯
回陽救急湯
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang
Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang
6. Formulas for relieving interior-exterior 表裏雙解劑 (4)
Da Chai Hu Tang
Fang Feng Tong Sheng San
Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang
Wu Ji San
Tangkuei Decoction for Frigid Extremities
Astragalus and Cinnamon Twig Five-Substance Decoction
當歸四逆湯
黃耆桂枝五物湯
Major Bupleurum Decoction
Ledebouriella Powder that Sagely Unblocks
Kudzu, Scutellaria and Coptis Decoction
Five Accumulation Powder
大柴胡湯
防風通聖散
葛根黃芩黃連湯
五積散
Four Gentleman Decoction
Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder
Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction
Generate the Pulse powder
四君子湯
參苓白朮散
補中益氣湯
生脈散
Four-Substance Decoction
Tangkuei Decoction to Tonify the Blood
Restore the Spleen Decoction
Honey-Fried Licorice Decoction
四物湯
當歸補血湯
歸脾湯
炙甘草湯
7. Formulas for tonifying 補益劑 (18)
7-1 Qi tonic 補氣 (4)
Si Jun Zi Tang
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Sheng Mai San
7-2 Blood tonic 補血 (4)
Si Wu Tang
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Gui Pi Tang
Zhi Gan Cao Tang
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7-3 Both Qi and blood tonic 氣血雙補 (3)
Ba Zhen Tang
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Ren Shen Yang Rong (Ying) Tang
7-4 Yin tonic 補陰 (4)
Eight Treasure Decoction
All-Inclusive Great Tonifying Decoction
Ginseng Decoction to Nourish the Nutritive Qi
八珍湯
十全大補湯
人參養榮(營)湯
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Da Bu Yin Wan
Yi Guan Jian
Zuo Gui Wan
7-5 Yang tonic 補陽 (3)
Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia
Great Tonify the Yin Pill
Linking Decoction
Restore the Left (Kidney) Pill
六味地黃丸
大補陰丸
一貫煎
左歸丸
Kidney Qi Pill
Kidney Qi Pill from Formulas to Aid the Living
Restore the Right (Kidney) Pill
金匱腎氣丸
濟生腎氣丸
右歸丸
Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan
Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan
You Gui Wan
8. Formulas for tranquilization 安神劑 (6)
8-1 Tranquilizing the mind with heavy and compressing 重鎮安神 (2)
Zhu Sha An Shen Wan
Ci Zhu Wan
Cinnabar Pill to Calm the Spirit
Magnetite and Cinnabar Pill
硃砂安神丸
磁硃丸
8-2 Tranquilizing the mind with nourishing 滋養安神 (4)
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
9. Formulas for astringing 固澀劑 (6)
Yu Ping Feng San
Si Shen Wan
Mu Li San
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang
Sang Piao Xiao San
Sour Jujube Decoction
Emperor of Heaven's Special Pill to Tonify the Heart
Biota Seed Pill to Nourish the Heart
Licorice Wheat and Jujube Decoction
酸棗仁湯
天王補心丹
柏子養心丸
甘麥大棗湯
Jade Windscreen powder
Four-Miracle Pill
Oyster Shell Powder
Metal Lock pill to Stabilize the Essence
True Man's Decoction to Nourish the Organs
Mantis Egg-Case powder
玉屏風散
四神丸
牡蠣散
金鎖固精丸
真人養臟湯
桑螵蛸散
10. Formulas for regulating Qi 理氣劑 (10)
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10-1 Improving Qi circulation 行氣 (5)
Yue Ju Wan
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
Zhi Shi Xie Bai Gui Zhi Tang
Escape Restraint Pill
Pinellia and Magnolia Bark Decoction
Unripe Bitter Orange, Chinese Garlic, and Cinnamon Twig Decocion
越鞠丸
半夏厚朴湯
枳實薤白桂枝湯
Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang
Magnolia Bark Decoction for Warming the Middle
厚朴溫中湯
Top-Quality Lindera Powder
天台烏藥散
Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward
Arrest Wheezing Decoction
Inola and Hematite Decoctioon
Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction
Clove and Persimmon Calyx Decoction
蘇子降氣湯
定喘湯
旋覆代赭湯
橘皮竹茹湯
丁香柿蒂湯
Tian Tai Wu Yao San
10-2 Bring Qi downward 降氣 (5)
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
Ding Chuan Tang
Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang
11. Formulas for regulating blood 理血劑 (12)
11-1 Improve blood circulation and remove blood stagnation 活血袪瘀 (7)
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang
Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang
Sheng Hua Tang
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Shi Xiao San
11-2 Stop bleeding 止血 (5)
Xiao Ji Yin Zi
Shi Hui San
Ke Xue Fang
Huang Tu Tang
Huai Hua San
Peach Pit Decoction to Order the Qi
Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction
Revive health by Invigorate the blood Decoction
Tonify the Yang to Restore Five (Tenths) Decoction
Generating and Transforming Decoction
Cinnamon and Poria Pills
Sudden Smile Powder
桃核承氣湯
血府逐瘀湯
復元活血湯
補陽還五湯
生化湯
桂枝茯苓丸
失笑散
Small Thistle Drink
Ten Partially-Charred Substances Powder
Coughing of Blood Formula
Yellow Earth Decoction
Sophora Japonica Flower Powder
小薊飲子
十灰散
咳血方
黃土湯
槐花散
Eliminate Wind Powder
Ligusticum Chuanxiong Powder to Be Taken with Green Tea
Xanthium Powder
消風散
川芎茶調散
蒼耳子散
12. Formulas for treating wind related diseases 治風劑 (10)
12-1 Expel external wind 疏散外風 (5)
Xiao Feng San
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San
Cang Er Zi San
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Lead to Symmetry Powder
Minor Invigorate the Channels Special Pill
牽正散
小活絡丹
Antelope Horn and Uncaria Decoction
Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction
Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction
Major Arrest Wind Pearl
Rehmannia Drink
羚角鉤藤湯
鎮肝熄風湯
天麻鉤藤飲
大定風珠
地黃飲子
13. Formulas for treating dryness diseases 治燥劑 (8)
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Xing Su San
Sang Xing Tang
Mai Men Dong Tang
Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Yu Ye Tang
Zeng Ye Tang
Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang
Eliminate Dryness and Rescue the Lung Decoction
Apricot Kernel and Perilla Leaf Powder
Mulberry Leaf and Apricot Kernel Decoction
Ophiopogonis Decoction
Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal
Jade Fluid Decoction
Increase the Fluids Decoction
Nourish the Yin and Clear the Lungs Decoction
清燥救肺湯
杏蘇散
桑杏湯
麥門冬湯
百合固金湯
玉液湯
增液湯
養陰清肺湯
14. Formulas for eliminating dampness 袪濕劑 (17)
Ping Wei San
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Ba Zheng San
San Ren Tang
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
Er Miao San
Wu Ling San
Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
Zhu Ling Tang
Wu Pi Yin
Zhen Wu Tang
Shi Pi Yin
Bei Xie Fen Qing Yin
Calm the Stomach Powder
Agastache Powder to Rectify the Qi
Artemisiae Yinchenhao Decoction
Eight Herb Powder for Rectification
Three Seed Decoction
Sweet Dew Special Pill to Eliminate Toxin
Two-Marvel Powder
Five-Ingredient Formula with Poria
Stephania and Astragalus Decoction
Polyporus Decoction
Five Peel Decoction
True Warrior Decoction
Bolster the Spleen Decoction
Dioscorea Hypoglauca Decoction to Separate the Clear
平胃散
藿香正氣散
茵陳蒿湯
八正散
三仁湯
甘露消毒丹
二妙散
五苓散
防己黃耆湯
豬苓湯
五皮飲
真武湯
實脾飲
萆薢分清飲
Qian Zheng San
Xiao Huo Luo Dan
12-2 Distinguish internal wind 平熄內風 (5)
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Da Ding Feng Zhu
Di Huang Yin Zi
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Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes and Licorice Decoction
Angelica Pubescentis and Taxillus Decoction
Notopterygium Decoction to Overcome Dampness
苓桂朮甘湯
獨活寄生湯
羌活勝濕湯
15. Formulas for eliminating phlegm 袪痰劑 (11)
15-1 Dissolve phlegm and drying dampness 燥濕化痰 (2)
Er Chen Tang
Wen Dan Tang
15-2 Dissolve phlegm and clear heat 清熱化痰 (3)
Decoction of Two Aged (Cured) Drugs
Warm Gallbladder Decoction
二陳湯
溫膽湯
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
Minor Decoction (for Pathogens) Stuck in the Chest
Gun Tan Wan
Vaporize Phlegm Pill
15-3 Dissolve phlegm and moisten dryness 潤燥化痰 (1)
清氣化痰湯
小陷胸湯
滾痰湯
Bei Mu Gua Lou San
Fritillaria and Trichosanthis Fruit Powder
15-4 Dissolve cold phlegm with warm herbs 溫化寒痰 (2)
貝母瓜蔞散
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang
San Zi Yang Qin Tang
15-5 Dissolve phlegm and treat wind 治風化痰 (3)
Poria, Licorice, Schisandra, Ginger, and Asarum Decoction
Three Seed Decoction to Nourish One’s Parents
苓甘五味薑辛湯
三子養親湯
Pinellia, Atractylodes Macrocephala and Gastrodia Decoction
Arrest Seizures Pill
Stop Coughing Powder
半夏白朮天麻湯
定癇丸
止嗽散
Preserve Harmony Pill
Strengthen the Spleen Pill
Unripe Bitter Orange Pill to Guide out Stagnation
Aucklandia and Betel Nut Pill
Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill
Unripe Bitter Orange Pill to Reduce Focal Distention
保和丸
健脾丸
枳實導滯丸
木香檳榔丸
枳朮丸
枳實消痞丸
鱉甲煎丸
Mume Pill
Fat Baby Pill
烏梅丸
肥兒丸
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
Ding Xian Wan
Zhi Sou San
16. Formulas for improving digestion 消導劑 (7)
Bao He Wan
Jian Pi Wan
Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan
Mu Xiang Bin Lang Wan
Zhi Zhu Wan
Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan
Bie Jia Jian Wan
17. Formulas for parasite diseases 驅蟲劑 (2)
Wu Mei Wan
Fei Er Wan
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18. Formulas for abscess (yong yang) 癰瘍劑 (7)
Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin
Yang He Tang
Si Miao Yong An Tang
Wei Jing Tang
Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang
Yi Yi Fu Zi Bai Jiang San
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Immortals' Formula for Sustaining Life
Five Ingredient Decoction to Eliminate Toxin
Balmy Yang Decoction
Four-Valient Decoction for Well Being
Reed Decoction
Rhubarb and Moutan Decoction
Coix, Aconite Accessory Root and Patrinia Powder
仙方活命飲
五味消毒飲
陽和湯
四妙勇安湯
葦莖湯
大黃牡丹皮湯
薏苡附子敗醬散
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Internal Medicine
abdominal mass (ji ju)
abdominal pain (fu tong)
atrophy-flaccidity (wei zheng)
bleeding disorders (xue zheng)
chest impediment (xiong bi)
common cold (gan mao)
constipation (bian bi)
consumptive disease (xu lao)
consumptive thirst (xiao ke)
convulsuve syndromes (jing zheng)
cough (ke shou)
depression (yu zheng)
diarrhea (xie xie)
drum distension (gu zhang)
dysentery (li ji)
dysphagia occlusion syndrome (ye ge)
dyspnea (chuan zheng)
edema (shui zhong)
epigastric pain (wei tong)
epilepsy (xian zheng)
fainting (jue zheng)
goiter (ying bing)
headache (tou tong)
hiccoughing and belching (e ni)
hypochondrial pain (xie tong)
impediment syndrome (bi zheng)
impotence (yang wei)
insomnia (bu mei)
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internal damage fever (nei shang fa re)
ischuria (long bi)
jaundice (huang dan)
lumbago (yao tong)
lung distention (fei zhang)
malaria (nue ji)
mania (dian kuang)
palpitation (xin ji)
pulmonary abcess (fei yong)
pulmonary tuberculosis (fei lao)
seminal emission (yi jing)
spontaneous sweats, night sweats (zi han, dao han)
stranguria (lin zheng)
tinnitus and deafness (er ming er long)
vertigo (xuan yun)
vomiting (ou tu)
watery phlegm/sputum (tan yin)
wheezing syndrome (xiao zheng)
wind stroke (zhong feng)
External Medicine
acne (fen ci)
acute mastitis (ru yong)
alopecia areata (you feng)
anal fissure (gang lie)
bedsore (ru chuang)
boil (ding chuang)
breast cancer (ru yan)
breast lump (ru pi)
carbuncle (yong)
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contact dermatitis (jie chu xing pi yan)
digital gangrene (tuo ju)
drug rash (yao wu xing pi yan)
eczema (shi chuang)
erysipelas (dan du)
furuncle (jie)
goiter (ying)
hemorrhoid (zhi)
herpes zoster (she chuan chuang)
phlegmon (fa)
prostatic hyperplasia (qian lie xian zeng sheng zheng)
prostatitis (qian lie xian yan)
scrofula (luo li)
sebaceous cyst (zhi liu)
shank ulcer (lian chuang)
tinea (xian)
urticaria (yin zhen)
varicose veins (jin liu)
warts (you)
Gynecology
abdominal masses (zheng jia)
amenorrhea (bi jing)
bleeding during pregnancy, unstable pregnancy (tai lou, tai dong bu an)
dysmenorrhea (tong jing)
infertility (bu yun)
insufficient breastmilk (que ru)
intermenstrual bleeding (jing jian qi chu xue)
irregular menstruation (yue jing bu tiao)
leukorrhagia (dai xia)
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lochiorrhea (chan hou e lu bu jue)
menstrual breast aching (jing xing ru fang zhang tong)
menstrual edema (jing xing fu zhong)
menstrual headache (jing xing tou tong)
menstrual hematemesis and epistaxis (jing xing tu niu)
menstrual mental disorder (jing xing qing zhi yi chang)
menstrual oral ulcer (jing xing kou mei)
metrorrhagia and metrostaxis (beng lou)
miscarriage (zhui tai, xiao chan, hua tai)
morning sickness (ren chen e zu)
perimenopausal syndrome (jue jing qian hou zhu zheng)
postpartum abdominal pain (chan hou fu tong)
postpartum convulsion (chan hou jing zheng)
postpartum dizziness (chan hou xue yun)
postpartum fever (chan hou fa re)
postpartum retention of urine (chan hou pai niao yi chang)
uterine prolapse (yin ting)
Pediatrics
anorexia (yan shi)
asthma (xiao chuan)
chang dao chong zheng (intestinal parasitic worms)
chicken pox (shui dou)
common cold (gan mao)
convulsions (jing feng)
cough (ke shou)
diarrhea (xie xie)
enuresis (yi niao)
epilepsy (xian zheng)
erysipelas (chi you dan)
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fetal jaundice (tai huang)
food retention (ji zhi)
malnutrition (gan zheng)
measles (ma zhen)
mumps (zha sai)
pneumonia (fei yan ke sou)
purpura (zi dian)
retardation and flaccidity (wu chi wu ruan)
rubella (feng sha)
scarlatina (dan sha)
sweating (han zheng)
thrush (e kou chuang)
whooping cough (dun ke)
xiao er shui zhong (infantile edema)
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Achilles tendon injury (gen jian sun shang)
acute lumbar muscle sprain (yao bu niu cuo shang)
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bone fracture (gu zhe)
calcaneodynia (gen tong zheng)
carpal tunnel syndrome (wan guan zong he zheng)
cervical spondylosis (jing zhui bing)
frozen shoulder (jian guan jie zhou wei yan)
ganglionic cyst (jian qiao nang zhong)
joint dislocation (tuo wei)
knee joint collateral ligament injury (xi guan jie ce fu ren dai sun shang)
lumbar muscle strain (yao bu lao sun)
meniscal injury (ban yue ban sun shang)
prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc (yao zhui jian pan tu chu zheng)
pyriformis syndrome (li zhuang ji zong he zhang)
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sprained ankle (huai guan jie niu cuo shang)
strained neck (luo zhen)
tennis elbow (hong gu wai shang ke yan)
References:
Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine (for Chinese medicine and acupunture specializations), 1985, by Zhang Boyu et al,
Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House
Chinese Medicine External Medicine (for Chinese medicine specialization), 1986, by Gu Bokand et al, Shanghai Science and
Technology Publishing House
Chinese Medicine Gynecology (for Chinese medicine specialization), 1985, by Luo Yuankai et al, Shanghai Science and
Technology Publishing House
Chinese Medicine Pediatrics (for Chinese medicine specialization), 1985, by Jian Yuren et al, Shanghai Science and
Technology Publishing House
Chinese Medicine Traumatology (for Chinese medicine specialization), 1985, by Cen Zebo et al, Shanghai Science and
Technology Publishing House
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Infectious & Parasitic Diseases
bacillary dysentery
cholera
epidemic encephalitis
leptospirosis
malaria
mumps
schistosomiasis
typhoid fever
viral hepatitis
Respiratory Diseases
bronchial asthma
bronchitis
pneumococcal pneumonia
pneumothorax
primary bronchopulmonary carcinoma
pulmonary tuberculosis
Cardiovascular Diseases
chronic heart failure
chronic lung cardiopathy
hypertension
ischemic heart disease
rheumatic fever
rheumatic heart disease
viral myocarditis
Gastrointestinal Diseases
acute pancreatitis
chronic gastritis
gastrointestinal ulcers
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hepatocirrhosis
primary hepatic carcinoma
stomach carcinoma
ulcerative colitis
Urinary System Diseases
chronic glomerulonephritis
chronic renal failure
urinary tract infection
Hematological Diseases
aplastic anemia
leukemia
leukopenia & agranulocytosis
thrombocytopenic purpura
Endocrine Diseases
diabetes
hyperthyroidism
Nervous System Diseases
acute cerebrovascular diseases
epilepsy
facial paralysis
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Meniere's disease
neurosis
sciatica
trigeminal neuralgia
Acute Poisoning
acute poisoning
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Reference:
Western Medicine Internal Medicine Foundations (for Chinese medicine, acupuncture and tui-na specializations), 1986, by Yin
Fengli et al, Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House
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Efferent Nervous System Pharmacology
adrenergic drugs (noradrenaline; isopreterenol; adrenaline; ephedrine; dopamine)
antiadrenergic drugs (propranolol; acetabulol; atenolol; metoprolol)
anticholinergic drugs (atropine)
cholinergic drugs (pilocarpine; nicotine; pyridine; neostigmine)
Central Nervous System Pharmacology
analgesic drugs (morphine; codeine; naloxone; dolantin; fentanyl; methadone; pentazocine)
antiepileptic & antiparkinsonism drugs (phenytoin; ethosuximide; valproate; phenobarbital; clonazepam;
levodopa)
antipyretic analgesic drugs (aspirin; paracetamol; indomethacin; ibuprofen; aminopyrine; phenylbutazone)
central stimulants (caffeine; coramine; doxapram)
psychotherapeutic drugs (chlorpromazine; haloperidol; imipramine; amitriptyline)
sedative hypnotic drugs (benzodiazepines; barbituates)
Cardiovascular System Pharmacology
antianginal drugs (nitroglycerin; beta blockers; dipyramidole; nifedipine)
antiarrhythmic drugs (quinidine; procainamide; lidocaine; phenytoin; propranolol; amiodarone; verapamil)
antihypertensive drugs (reserpine; beta blockers; prazosin; hydralazine; hydrochlorothiazide; captopril)
cardiacglycosides (digoxin)
diuretic drugs (thiazides; furosemide; antisterone; spironolactone; triamterene; mannitol)
drugs for hyperlipidemia (clofibrate; nicotinic acid; cholestyramine)
Respiration, Gastrointestinal, Hematologic and Uterine Pharmacology
drugs for gastrointestinal tract disorders (antacids; H2 receptor antagonists; magnesium sulfate; irritant laxatives;
diphenoxylate; loperamide)
drugs for respiratory tract disorders (salbutamol; aminophylline; beclomethasone)
hematologic and hemopoetic drugs (heparin; dicoumarol; warfarin; aspirin; vitamin K; ferrous sulfate; folic acid;
vitamin B12)
uterine stimulant drugs (oxytocin; ergot; prostaglandins)
Endocrine Pharmacology
adrenal steroids and related drugs (cortisone; hydroxycortisone; prednisone; prednisolone; dexamethasone)
drugs for diabetes mellitus (insulin; tolbutamide; metformin)
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drugs for hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism (thyroxine; triiodothyronine; methylthiouracil; carbimazole)
endogenous peptides and their antagonists (histamine; diphenylhydramine; cimetidine; prostaglandin; 5-HT;
methylsergide; angiotensin)
Chemotherapy
antibacterial drugs (penicillins; cephalosporins; erythromycin; clindamycin; aminoglycosides; tetracyclines;
chloramphenicol)
antimycotic & antiviral drugs (griseofulvin; amphotericin B; nystatin; clotrimazole; amantadine)
antineoplastic drugs (cyclophosphamide; methotrexate; mercaptopurine; fluorouracil; hydroxyurea; bleomycin;
vincristine; colchicine)
antiparasitic drugs (chlorquinine; primaquine; pyrimethamine; piperazine; pyrantel; mebendazole)
antituberculotic drugs (isoniazid; streptomycin; rifampicin; ethambutol; pyrazinamide)
sulfonamides & other drugs (sulfisoxazole; sulfadiazine; sulfamethoxazole; sulfamidine; phthalylsulfathiazole;
sulfacetamide; silver sulfadiazine; sulfamylon; trimethoprim; furantoin)
Reference:
Pharmacology (for Chinese medicine, Chinese herbology specializations), 1984, by Wang Qinmao et al, Shanghai Science and
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