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Department of Basic and Biomedical Sciences
B105 Biology
B301 Survey of Biochemical Principles
B318 Medical Terminology
B310 Anatomy 1
B312 Anatomy 2
B314 Anatomy 3
B316 Human Physiology
B504 Orthopedic and Neurological Evaluation 1
B506 Orthopedic and Neurological Evaluation 2
B701 Medical-Legal Report Writing
B508 Pathophysiology 1
B510 Pathophysiology 2
B604, 606 Clinical Science 1 and 2
B608 Physical Exam
B512 Pharmacology
B402 Clinical Counseling 1: The Student
B502 Clinical Counseling 2: The Patient
B602 Clinical Counseling 3: The Professional
B320 Nutrition
B100 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.)/First Aid
B610 Clinical Research Design and Statistics
B105 Biology
Biology introduces the basic concepts of biology and, like biochemistry, is
designed to help Oriental medical students understand the biological basis
of anatomy, physiology, and nutrition.
B301 Survey of Biochemical Principles
The basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry are introduced with
their applications to physiological functions. Biochemical disorders and
related bio-chemical tests are discussed. This class is designed specifically
for students of Oriental medicine to help them understand the biochemical
basis of anatomy, physiology, and nutrition.
B318 Medical Terminology
This course is designed to teach the basics of word building and to teach
the terminology commonly used to describe the physiology and pathology
of the body.
This class will increase the student’s ability to access a broad range
of medical literature and to
communicate with health care professionals.
B310 Anatomy 1
Anatomy 1 comprehensively presents the human muscular-skeletal system.
While the entire system is covered, particular emphasis is placed
on internal areas
to avoid when needling and external landmarks that guide the location of
acupuncture points.
B312 Anatomy 2
Anatomy 2 presents the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic, digestive,
respiratory, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems as well as human embronic
development.
B314 Anatomy 3
Anatomy 3 is a presentation of the development, structure, and function
of the human nervous and endocrine system.
B316 Human Physiology
This course will introduce the students of Oriental Medicine to a comprehensive
overview of the human physiology. The course is designed to emphasize broad
concepts and principles in medical physiology. The student will understand
how each organ in the body functions individually and also the physiological
relationships between different organs of human body. Although this course
emphasizes normal human physiology, some basic pathological processes will
be discussed. This course forms an important bridge between human anatomy
and pathophysiology.
The content of B301, B105, B310, B312, B314,
B316, are presented
in Chicago in the following courses:
B302 Introduction to the Chemistry of Life,
B205
Biology,
and B311, 315, 317, 319 Anatomy and Physiology 1-4.
Most work-related injuries are musculoskeletal in nature. Acupuncture
treats these problems very effectively. To function in a responsible
manner in a Workers’ Compensation
case, an acupuncturist must be able to perform or order an orthopedic and neurological
evaluation of the patient. To do so, an acupuncturist must have a working knowledge
of standard orthopedic and neurological exams. An acupuncturist must also know
how and when to refer a patient for x-rays and other examinations. The acupuncturists
who will be successful in the field of Workers’ Compensation will have
the ability to communicate their diagnosis and treatment in the form of a medical-legal
report. Pacific College offers a four-course series in these skills. Three
of the courses are offered through this department (B504, 506, 701). The Treatment
of Orthopedic Disorders (A636) is presented by the Department of Oriental Medicine.
B504 Orthopedic and Neurological Evaluation 1
Students review dermatomes and learn to test the spinal cord tracts and
cranial nerves. They learn to elicit reflex responses and utilize other
tools of neurological
testing (pin prick, brushes, cotton wisps, etc.). Students must be able to
describe their findings in the appropriate medical-legal language. Students
learn to perform a five-minute neurological test and understand the signs it
reveals.
B506 Orthopedic and Neurological Evaluation 2
This course presents the methods of orthopedic and neurological evaluation.
B701 Medical-Legal Report Writing
This course develops the important skill of communicating in written
form with medical-legal colleagues.
B508 Pathophysiology 1
This is the first part of a two-part series that presents the human body
in health and disease from the biomedical perspective. Body systems and
homeostasis
are explained.
B510 Pathophysiology 2
This is a continuation of Pathophysiology 1.
B604, 606 Clinical Science 1 and 2
These two courses in internal medicine cover the biomedical diagnostic
methods pertaining to diseases of the cardiovascular, nervous, genitourinary,
gastrointestinal,
and respiratory systems. Allergies, occupational medicine, and dermatology
are also
covered. The course also presents a survey of the various health professions.
B608 Physical Exam
Students will practice diagnosis of common medical conditions through
biomedical history taking and physical exam. The students become familiar
with
these methods for their own professional use and to know when to refer patients
to other health care professionals.
B512 Pharmacology
This course provides the student with an overview of basic pharmacological
principles, terminology and the use of drug references. These concepts are
applied to help the student understand drugs and their application to the treatment
process. At the end of the course, students understand the mechanisms and uses
of the most common prescription drug classes that their patients may be taking.
B402 Clinical Counseling 1: The Student
The clinical counseling program at Pacific is based on the understanding
that Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes the unity of the body,
mind and spirit.
We also believe that the journey of healing is a journey shared by patient
and practitioner. Recent studies indicate that a positive, caring patient/practitioner
relationship encourages healing. To be effective in this relationship requires
that the student first understand him/herself. That is a primary goal of Clinical
Counseling 1. The course provides students with a variety of tools for self-evaluation.
It increases the student’s understanding of the philosophy of Oriental
medicine and its application to communication and self-growth. The course introduces
basic and advanced skills for effective communication, thus enhancing the student’s
interviewing ability. This course is highly experiential. It engenders the
student’s sense of our healing community and provides a supportive environment
for self-discovery. It is highly recommended even for students who qualify
for transfer credit.
B502 Clinical Counseling 2: The Patient
This second course in the Clinical Counseling series presents specific
counseling skills applying the principles of humanistic psychology.
It also continues
the student’s development of the characteristics that benefit the patient/practitioner
relationship. It is
required of all students regardless of previous training.
B602 Clinical Counseling 3: The Professional
This unique course sponsors and models the peer support groups common
in medicine. Students have an opportunity to share cases that are challenging
from a patient
counseling perspective or cases that challenge the student’s confidence,
belief systems, or ability to practice at an optimal level. This course supports
students in their growth process and allows them to understand that they are
experiencing issues shared by most, if not all, healers. Most importantly,
it gives them a method and medium for dealing
with these issues.
B320 Nutrition
The principles of nutrition and the uses of vitamins, minerals, and
other supplements as therapeutic modalities are presented.
B100 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.)/First Aid
This course provides instruction and certification in the emergency
management of heart and breathing difficulties in addition to emergency
first aid, presented
by an approved provider such as the American Red Cross or American Heart
Association.
B610 Clinical Research Design and Statistics
This course presents the principles of experimental research design
and statistics. It is a course designed to give acupuncturists an
understanding
of valid
research and an appreciation of its importance to our profession. Pacific
wants all
of its students to
experience the issues of acupuncture research regardless of their previous
research in other fields. Only those students who have prepared a research
proposal in an Oriental medicine area will be granted transfer for this
course.
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