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Level 1: Supervised Self-Study Course
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Level 2: Supervised Clinical Studies and Cases
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Level 3: On-site Clinical Seminars
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Purpose — what you will achieve
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Mastery of TCM theory, basic definitions, ability to differentiate patterns of illness, knowledge of materia medica. |
Ability to apply Level-1 theory and data to helping people solve real clinical problems. |
Mastery of basic techniques in tongue inspection, pulse palpation, complex syndrome analysis; handling the practicalities of managing an herbal consulting practice. |
Format
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Interactive computer software and instructional material; distance learning via Internet and email.
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Distance learning via email and Internet
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On site seminars in Hot Springs, Montana, USA
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Students are encouraged to ask questions about course material on our email discussion group for RMHI students, graduates, and invited guest herbalists.
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Convenience
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Note to international students: Levels 1 and 2 can be completed by distance learning without any travel. You can complete these in the convenience of your own home or office.
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Requires travel to the U.S.
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Prerequisites
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Prior completion of human anatomy and physiology courses (as part of pre-medical, pre-nursing, massage therapy, or community college programs, etc.).
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Completion of at least 50% of the material in Level 1
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Completion of at least 50% of the material in Level 1
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Acceptance of your application for admission.
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Course completion requirements
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This CD-ROM-based Course allows course participants to study at home at their own pace, yet receive detailed feedback from both the self-quizzing software and by participating in an Internet distance-learning forum. Self-quizzing software interactively monitors and displays a user's progress, progressively introducing and recommending new material as appropriate. Successful completion requires achieving at least minimum target scores as recorded in the user's progress file.
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To be completed are:
· 15 personal case studies/analyses of friends, family, or clients; each written case record to include health histories, dietary and environmental health assessments, recommended herbal formulas, and at least one followup report.
· Active participation in an online discussion group for enrolled RMHI students and graduates.
· Completion of assigned clinical case problems. These problems introduce students to techniques for analyzing complex cases characterized by multiple syndromes or patterns.
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Attendance at a minimum of two on-site seminars; completion of a practical exam in tongue and pulse techniques and health history analysis. (Minimal time is spent on lectures; all participants are required to have studied basic course material prior to attending.)
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Topics covered
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TCM theory and health assessment; materia medica; herbal formulation; office procedures; diet, nutrition, environmental health issues; doing Internet searches, evaluating the trustworthiness of information sources; legal, historical, and political issues affecting herbalists.
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Practical application of the material in Level 1 in analyzing clinical cases of your own: taking health histories; real-life complexities in pattern analysis; designing herbal formulas for your clients; dietary and environmental health considerations.
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The on-site seminars focus on hands-on experience with pulse palpation, tongue inspection, and practice analyzing health histories of volunteer clients. Misc. topics include introduction to plant taxonomy (local field trip); handling herbal inventory, dispensing, and preparation; counseling issues; TCM perspective on music and health with demonstrations.
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Estimated time requirements
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610 hours of self-study time, work at your own pace; it is possible to complete within one year by regular study of about 15 hours per week.
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150 hours; to be completed within one year of starting date.
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120 hours of seminar time (one 60-hour seminar is scheduled each year)
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Required materials
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Traditional Chinese Herbal Sciences CD-ROM (Pro version); textbook: Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine by Giovanni Maciocia; herb kit of 90 of the most commonly used Chinese herbs.
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Traditional Chinese Herbal Sciences CD-ROM (Pro version)
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Schedule
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Begin and complete at any time.
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Begin at any time; complete within one year of start date. |
Seminars scheduled annually in July; next seminar, 2008 July 03-09 |
Tuition and fees
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Tuition for participation in online course is charged on an annual basis: $400 per year. In addition, purchase of Traditional Chinese Herbal Sciences CD-ROM is required.
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$2500; annual tuition fee equal to that for Level 1 is charged for extensions beyond one year. |
$1900 ($950 per seminar)
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Certification
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A certificate is awarded after successful completion of any level (1, 2, and/or 3) of education. The certificate states your name, the level completed, a brief course description, and the estimated number of hours.
If you are interested in receiving credits toward professional CEU requirements or a university degree, please refer your professional organization or university department to the following page: Detailed curriculum outline
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