New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Course Descriptions
Professional Development
501 Professional Ethics
This course considers questions of ethics, jurisprudence, malpractice and other current issues which confront modern health practitioners, and endeavors to develop communication and consulting skills for use in practice.
2 credits
Prerequisites: None
502 Clinical Counseling
This course deals with the clinical relationship between practitioner and patient. Topics include the importance of a systematized practice, new patient intake, initial patient review, appropriate draping of patients, bedside manner, and after-treatment procedure. Basic counseling skills will be presented, including reflective listening, basic stress management techniques, dealing with different styles of communication, and referral skills. SOAP charting and HIPAA privacy regulations will also be covered.
2 credits
Prerequisites: Professional Ethics
503 Practice Issues
This course reviews legal and professional issues such as malpractice insurance, and how to manage and operate a professional office. It will also cover marketing, record keeping, professional liability, patient consent, records, and advertising.
2 credits
Prerequisites: Professional Ethics, Clinical Counseling, Acupuncture Treatment Principles