Course Outline for Diploma, Bachelor and Doctorate Degrees in Acupuncture
Diploma in Acupuncture (D.Ac.)
Duration of Course : Six Months,(One Month -only for Foreign Students)
Eligibility : Undergraduates or post graduates of Allopathy, Ayurveda, Unnani ,Naturopathy or
Homoeopathy and graduates of Bachelor of Science in Biology, and Physiotherapists.
Examination Format
Clinical Examination - 30min (40/100)
Viva Voce - 10min (10/100)
Theory (M.C.Q) - 120min(50/100)
A 50% mark is necessary to pass the examination. Failure to obtain 50% in the clinical examination is considered as a failure.
Post Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture.( PG.D.Ac.)
Duration of Course : One Year
Eligibility : Successful Candidates of D.Ac
Course Contents :
Traditional Chinese Medicine Pathology, Traditional Chinese diagnostic Methods, Principles of energy transfer in therapeutics ,The great law of Bu and
Xie, Traditional laws of acupuncture in therapy, Systematic therapy- Modern method, Ancillary Methods, Traditional Chinese Therapeutics, Clinical Orientation ,
Examination Format
Clinical Examination – 40 min. for history taking, examination, diagnosis and
management plan.(Diagnosis should be both of modern method as well as the
traditional method)- 20min. for discussion. (50/100)
Theory :-
Paper 1 – (60 Multiple Choice Questions) – 180 min. (20/100)
Paper 2 – (06 Structured Essay Questions) – 180 min. (20/100)
Viva Voce - 15min (10/100)
Doctor of Medicine in Acupuncture M.D(Acu.)
Duration of Course : Three Years and Internship Six Months.
Eligibility : Diploma in Acupuncture
Course Contents :
A). Human Anatomy, Histology, Embryology and Human Genetics, Bio Chemistry,Physiology.
Examination Format : 1. Two hour M.C.Q paper( 40 questions) 2. Three hour Essay paper 3. Viva Voce ( 15min.)
B). Microbiology, Medical Parasitology, Community Medicine, Pathology.
Examination Format : 1. Two hour M.C.Q paper( 40 questions) 2. Three hour
Essay paper, 3. Viva Voce ( 15min.)
C). Acupuncture (I)-
History of acupuncture, Scientific basis of acupuncture, Materials and Techniques, Sterilization of needles and care of needles, Methods of locating acupuncture points, Posture of patients and methods of puncture, Stimulation and Needling sensation, Gate control theory of pain, Physiological effects of acupuncture, Complications and contraindications to acupuncture, Anatomy of acupuncture, yin and yang and zang –fu organs, Zang – fu functions, Channels,Extraordinary points, Unnumbered extra-ordinary points, Prohibited points and Dangerous points, Principles of selection of points by modern method.
Acupuncture (II)-
Traditional Chinese Medicine Pathology, Traditional Chinese diagnostic
Methods, Principles of energy transfer in therapeutics ,The great law of Bu and
Xie, Traditional laws of acupuncture in therapy,
Acupuncture (III)-
Systematic therapy- Modern method, Ancillary Methods, Traditional Chinese
Therapeutics, Clinical Orientation ,
Examination Format
Clinical Examination – 40 min. for history taking, examination, diagnosis and management plan.(Diagnosis should be both of modern method as well as the traditional method)- 20min. for discussion. (50/100)
Theory :-
Paper 1 – (60 Multiple Choice Questions) – 180 min. (20/100)
Paper 2 – (06 Structured Essay Questions) – 180 min. (20/100)
Viva Voce - 15min (10/100)
Doctor of Medicine in Acupuncture- M.D.(Acu.)
Successful candidates have to produce a research thesis to obtain the degree.
Osteopathy
DEFINITION: A system of medicine based on the theory that disturbances in the musculoskeletal system affect other bodily parts, causing many disorders that can be corrected by various manipulative techniques in conjunction with conventional medical, surgical, pharmacological, and other therapeutic procedures.
Having accomplished the general and specific objectives of Osteopathy training, the graduate doctor, upon completion of the educational program in Osteopathy, will be competent to function as a consultant in Osteopathy practice.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES: During the course of the residency, the resident must acquire a satisfactory knowledge of the principles common to all Osteopathy practice. These principles include shock, resuscitation, post-treatment care and complications, trauma to all parts of the body and the response to trauma, fluid, electrolyte and acid base disturbances, infections, neoplasia, bleeding, coagulation, thrombosis, immunology, clinical pharmacology, genetics and epidemiology and biostatistics.
In addition, the resident must have clinical competence in, and detailed knowledge of the scientific rationale for the treatment of the entire musculoskeletal system. The resident must be at least familiar, and preferably have had exposure to spinal treatment techniques requiring transthoracic and transabdominal approaches. It is highly desirable that the resident has experience in, and knowledge of, basic prosthetics and orthotics and the medical aspects of rheumatic disease.
Doctor of Medicine in Osteopathy (D.O.)
Duration of Course: Three Years and Internship Twelve Months.
Eligibility: MD (MA), MD (ACU) MD (HOM) B Sc. Biology
Course Contents:
A). Human Anatomy, Histology, Embryology and Human Genetics, Biochemistry, Physiology.
Examination Format: 1. Two hour M.C.Q paper ( 40 questions) 2. Three hour Essay paper 3. Viva Voce ( 15min.)
B). Microbiology, Medical Parasitology, Community Medicine, Pathology.
Examination Format: 1. Two hour M.C.Q paper ( 40 questions) 2. Three hour Essay paper, 3. Viva Voce ( 15min.)
C). Osteopathy (I)-
History of osteopathy, Scientific basis of osteopathy, Materials and Techniques, Methods of locating manipulation landmarks, Posture of patients and methods of manipulation, Stimulation and effect, Pain control techniques, Physiological effects of osteopathy, Complications and contraindications to osteopathy, Anatomy of osteopathy, Spinal segments, Organ techniques, Prohibited alignments and Dangerous areas, Principles of selection of manipulations and therapeutics.
Osteopathy (II)-
Traditional Osteopathic Medicine Pathology, Traditional Osteopathic Diagnostic Methods, Principles of energy transfer in therapeutics.
Osteopathy (III)-
Systematic therapy- Different and Ancillary Methods, Traditional Osteopathic therapeutics, Clinical Orientation.
Examination Format: Clinical Examination – 40 min. for history taking, examination, diagnosis and management plan - 20min. for discussion. (50/100)
Theory :
Paper 1 – (60 Multiple Choice Questions) – 180 min. (20/100)
Paper 2 – (06 Structured Essay Questions) – 180 min. (20/100)
Viva Voce - 15min (10/100)
Course Fee and accommodation:
Information available upon request
What you will learn in the clinical training program
1. ANATOMY
Anatomy Lectures
Embryology
Neuro-Anatomy
Topographical Anatomy
Histology
Genetics
Osteopathy
2. ANATOMY LAB
Neuro-Anatomy
Whole Human Body Dissections
3. PHYSIOLOGY
Physiology Lectures
Tutorials
Practical Classes / Lab
4. BIOCHEMISTRY
Biochemistry Lectures
Tutorials
Practical Classes
5. PHARMACY
Practical Classes
6. PATHOLOGY
General Pathology Lectures
Morbid Anatomy Lab
Morbid Histology Lab
Clinical Pathology
Instruction in Autopsies
7. MICROBIOLOGY
Microbiology Lectures
Practical classes, demonstrations and tutorials
8. COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Demonstrations and visits to Government lymph Establishments, Local Health Units, Slaughter House, Laundries, Refuse Destructor, Infectious Diseases Hospital, T.B. Clinics, Milk Diaries, etc.
9. PARASITOLOGY
Parasitology Lectures
Practical Classes
Tutorials
Seminars
10. FORENSIC MEDICINE
Introductory Forensic Lectures
Senior Ward Classes
Clinical Lecture Demonstrations in Medicine
Systematic Lectures in Medicine
Lecture demonstrations on Psychological Medicine
Lecture demonstrations in Infections Diseases
Lectures in Tuberculosis
Lectures and demonstrations in Leprosy
Lecture demonstrations in Dermatology
Lectures in Nutrition
Lecture demonstrations in Venereal Diseases
11. SURGERY & MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE
Senior wardclasses
Systematic Lectures in Surgery
Discussion Classes
Lectures in Orthopaedics
Lectures in Neuro-Surgery
Lectures in Ophthalmology
Clinical demonstrations in Ophthalmology
Lecture demonstrations in E.N.T. Diseases
Operative Surgery
Clinical Medical Appointments - 8½ months
12. OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
Lectures in Obstetrics
Lectures in Gynaecology
Ward classes in Gynaecology
13. PAEDIATRICS
Lectures in Pediatrics
Tutorials
14. PSYCHIATRY
Lectures in Psychiatry
Lectures in Psychiatry
Tutorials in Psychiatry
Clinic - 1 month
Post Graduate Degree in Osteopathy
1. Doctor of Manipulative Medicine – D.M.M.
Duration of Course : Six Months.
Eligibility: Successful candidates of Doctor of Osteopathy |
