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Lecturer(s)
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Konečný Petr, doc. MUDr. Ph.D., MBA
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Olšák Peter, MUDr.
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Doubravská Lenka, MUDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Philosophical background of the TCM, Yin-Yang and the Five Elements theories; organ clock, Meridians and Channels. Basics of Acupuncture and acupressure, moxibustion, cupping, auriculotherapy.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Observation, Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils
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Learning outcomes
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Obtaining basic knowledge of philosophical background of the TCM, Yin-Yang and the Five Elements theories; Qi, Meridians and Channels. Illness as a disorder of imbalance. Acupuncture and acupressure techniques in treatment.
After completion of the course the student should be able to explain the basics of TCM and show the location of channels and main points including explanation of their function.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Written exam
Attendance to all lectures/ practicals, proven knowledge by passing the final written test, one absence will be tolerated.
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Recommended literature
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Tian-you, F. Treatment of soft tissue injury with traditional Chinese and Western medicine.
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Xie, Z. Classified dictionary of traditional Chinese medicine: new edition.
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Zhang, J. Isolation and biological characterization of active compounds from fungal extracts used in traditional Chinese Medicine: Immunostimulation and Inhibition of Tumor Growth.
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