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Course Catalog
Integrative Cardiovascular Herbalism (ICH): Level II Courses
The Integrative Cardiovascular Herbalism Program involves advanced cardiology sciences within traditional Chinese herbal medicine and western medicine. The 600 level courses involve Qi, Yin and Yang in aspects of botanical sciences and the effect of plants and other natural culinary and medicinal substances on human metabolism. Includes challenging case studies with medical science rationales in physical examination, diagnosing and treatment principles. This program is specific for specialization, patient care and collaborating with other medical practitioners of integrative medicine.
The courses are completed online and self-paced on Canvas. Each have a distinct number of study hours, which are displayed on a certificate provided instantly after course com. In addition, when applicable the study hours are presented as CE and PDA credits and are sent to the relevant licensing state medical board or CE Broker for medical licenses renewal.
The courses are completed online and self-paced on Canvas. Each have a distinct number of study hours, which are displayed on a certificate provided instantly after course com. In addition, when applicable the study hours are presented as CE and PDA credits and are sent to the relevant licensing state medical board or CE Broker for medical licenses renewal.
This course details the anatomy and physiology of the heart zang and cardiovascular system by using the qi, yin and yang explanations for western medicine descriptions for pacemaker cells and myocytes to chambers and vessels, blood, contractility, cardiac cycle, nervous system reflexes, hormones, and zang/fu pathophysiological connections to other organ systems Studies include textbook readings, video lectures, virtual science and herb labs, and assessments.
10 clock hours. Textbook purchase. Prerequisites: medical program graduate or licensed physician.
ICCM600 Medical Sciences of Integrative Cardiovascular Herbalism
ICCM601 Clinical Examination in Integrative Cardiovascular Herbalism
ICCM602 Principles of Integrative Cardiovascular Herbalism
ICCM603 Case Study Pearls in Integrative Cardiovascular Herbalism
This course details the methods for dividing the cardiovascular intake and health history into female and male phenotypes and their respective milestones and dynamics, then the proclivity for clinical presentations, the common western pathophysiology and key signs and differentiation in Chinese medicine. Includes physical examination techniques and pathological findings with the Chinese medicine pattern differentiation counterpart. Studies include textbook readings, video lectures, virtual science and herb labs, and assessments.
15 clock hours. Textbook purchase. Prerequisites: medical program graduate or licensed physician.
This course details the Qi, Yin and Yang interpretations of western medicine findings on hematology tests, chest pain, breathing difficulties, palpitations, syncope and edema using both Chinese medicine and western medicine methods. Discusses male and female perspectives and approaches to diagnosing and treatment principles
Studies include textbook readings, video lectures, virtual science and herb labs, and assessments. 15 clock hours. Textbook purchase. Prerequisites: medical program graduate or licensed physician.
Studies include textbook readings, video lectures, virtual science and herb labs, and assessments. 15 clock hours. Textbook purchase. Prerequisites: medical program graduate or licensed physician.
This course involves case studies and rationales in cardiovascular pathophysiology, diagnosing, principles in treatment and management.
10 clock hours. No textbook. Prerequisites: medical program graduate or licensed physician.
