Oriental Medicine - Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture

Oriental Medicine from Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture is a Campus Master Alternative medicine degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. This degree program provides students with courses covering all aspects of the Acupuncture degree along with the study of Chinese herbs. In contrast to other Oriental herbal programs, the PIHMA herbal program is specifically designed for the Western learner. Rather than rote memorization of single herbs, the PIHMA herbal program begins with an overall picture of a syndrome and then addresses the syndrome with herbal formula combinations. The Chinese Herbology courses for the Oriental Medicine degree cover: A review of syndromes and practical diagnosis related to the herbs and formulas presented. A thorough discussion of individual herbs and formulas, providing both practical and clinical use Major Chinese patent formulas and American?made Chinese herbal products. How to modify basic formulas according to differentiation of symptoms and signs. Case studies to illustrate and clarify through examples. Home review exercises for optimal learning. Herbal students complete approximately 200 hours of clinical experience in creating customized herbal formulas for patients. At successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the national certification exams in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. Currently, PIHMA student have a 100% first time pass rate on the Chinese Herbology national exams. View more details on Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Alternative medicine courses.