Introduction to Medical Acupuncture
4
2018-2019
02026843
Elective Units
Portuguese
Face-to-face
2.0
Elective
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
Recommended Prerequisites
Human Morphophisyology
- Human Pathology - Basic
- Semiology
Teaching Methods
First classes will follow the expository method, frequently based on classical texts, scientific articles and clinical studies. Students are expected to participate in the discussions in order to test acquired knowledge.
On a second phase the students are expected to take active part in practical classes with simulation of clinical cases and model puncturing.
Learning Outcomes
The student should get to know medical acupuncture, understand its scientific basis and its therapeutic relevance.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
The concept of Acupuncture
Traditional basis for Acupuncture
Scientific basis for Acupuncture
Medical aplications of Acupuncture
The use of Acupuncture in Medicine.
Head Lecturer(s)
Maria Filomena Rabaça Roque Botelho
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Resolution Problems: 25.0%
Frequency: 25.0%
Exam: 50.0%
Bibliography
- An Introduction to Western Medical Acupunctute. Adrian White, Mike Cumming, Jacqueline Filsshie. Churchil, 2008
- A Acupunctura na Medicina. Coord. António Almeida Ferreira, LIdel, 12010