This handout is intended to aid the student preparing for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in TCM Foundation module and California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. It is designed for the Board preparation course and should be used with another book "Review and Pretest for NCCAOM and California Licensing Exams in TCM Foundation (2015 Edition)." This handout can be also used for self-study. This handout is organized and divided into four weeks class meetings and assignments. It covers weekly Reading Materials, weekly Knowledge/Test Points, weekly Class Discussion Questions, weekly Class Quiz, weekly Home Assignments, weekly Questions, and weekly Class Assignments Answer Key. By consistent four weeks study, the student can be ready to take the National Board exam in TCM Foundation.

This book is intended to aid the student studying case study for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Foundation of Chinese Medicine Licensing Examination. It is highly recommended to be used to combine with my other two books which are Review and Pretest for NCCAOM and California Exams in TCM Foundation and Handouts for NCCAOM Board Preparation Course in Foundation Module. I have been teaching NCCAOM Board Review class since 2009 in Acupuncture college in the United States. This book is the result of my teaching materials and experience. It includes most common types of the case study in Chinese Medicine and is intended to help the student prepare for a general class exam and Board licensing exam.The material is organized and divided into three parts. The first part covers general introduction regarding how to use three-steps methods and tips to solve case study questions. The second part covers case study practice questions by types. The last part includes four comprehensive case study exams. All these questions can be used as a pretest to identify areas of weakness or as a post-test to determine mastery. The practice tests can reflect the content and format of Chinese medicine class test and Board licensing examination.

This handout is intended to aid the student preparing for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Acupuncture with Point Location module and California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. It is designed for the Board preparation course and should be used with another book "Review and Pretest for NCCAOM and California Licensing Exams in Acupuncture with Point Location (2015 Edition)". This handout can be also used for self-study. This handout is organized and divided into four weeks class meetings and assignments. It covers weekly Reading Materials, weekly Knowledge/Test Points, weekly Class Discussion Questions, weekly Class Quiz, weekly Home Assignments, weekly Questions, and weekly Class Assignments Answer Key. By consistent four weeks study, the student can be ready to take the National Board exam in Acupuncture with Point Location.

This book is intended to aid students preparing for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in the Biomedicine module and California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. It is a concise review of Biomedicine and is intended to help students recall material taught during the study at Acupuncture schools. It is not intended to substitute any of the comprehensive textbooks. The material is organized and divided into ten chapters and two appendixes. The book covers Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Reproductive, Urinary, Nervous/Musculoskeletal system, Hematology, Dermatological conditions, and Psychiatry/Addiction. The knowledge points are summarized by words, clearly and concisely, with appropriate charts or pictures attached. Numerous practice questions reflecting the content and format of the NCCAOM exam in the Biomedicine module are included after each chapter, and six comprehensive examinations are located at the end of the book. These questions can be used as a pretest to identify areas of weakness or as a post test to determine mastery.

This book is intended to aid students preparing for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Acupuncture with Point Locations module and, the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. It is a concise review of Acupuncture and is intended to help the student recall material taught during the first and second years of Acupuncture school. It is not intended to substitute for comprehensive textbooks. The material is organized and divided into eight chapters. It will cover an Introduction to Acupuncture, the Twelve Primary Meridians and Their Acupoints, Eight Extra Meridians and Their Acupoints, Divergent Channels, Muscular-Sinew channels, Cutaneous Regions, Luo-connecting channels, Auricular and Scalp Acupuncture, Acupuncture Techniques, Acupuncture Treatment, Cautions of Acupoints, Regulations of States and NCCAOM, and Practice-related Issues. The knowledge points are summarized by words, concisely and clearly, with appropriate charts or pictures attached. Numerous practice questions reflecting the content and format of NCCAOM exam in Acupuncture with Point Location module are included after each chapter and six comprehensive examinations at the end of the book. These questions can be used as a pretest to identify areas of weakness or as a post test to determine mastery.

Medical acronyms and abbreviations offer convenience, but those countless shortcuts can often be confusing. Now a part of the popular Dorland’s suite of products, this reference features thousands of terms from across various medical specialties. Its alphabetical arrangement makes for quick reference, and expanded coverage of symbols ensures they are easier to find. Effective communication plays an important role in all medical settings, so turn to this trusted volume for nearly any medical abbreviation you might encounter. Symbols section makes it easier to locate unusual or seldom-used symbols. Convenient alphabetical format allows you to find the entry you need more intuitively. More than 90,000 entries and definitions. Many new and updated entries including terminology in expanding specialties, such as Nursing; Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies; Transcription and Coding; Computer and Technical Fields. New section on abbreviations to avoid, including Joint Commission abbreviations that are not to be used. Incorporates updates suggested by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).

This textbook is a practical guide to the application of the philosophy and principles of Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy (IFMNT) in the practice of medicine, and the key role nutrition plays in restoring and maintaining wellness. The textbook provides an overview of recent reviews and studies of physiological and biochemical contributions to IFMNT and address nutritional influences in human heath overall, including poor nutrition, genomics, environmental toxicant exposures, fractured human interactions, limited physical movement, stress, sleep deprivation, and other lifestyle factors. Ultimately, this textbook serves to help practitioners, healthcare systems, and policy makers better understand this different and novel approach to complex chronic disorders. It provides the reader with real world examples of applications of the underlying principles and practices of integrative/functional nutrition therapies and presents the most up-to-date intervention strategies and clinical tools to help the reader keep abreast of developments in this emerging specialty field. Many chapters include comprehensive coverage of the topic and clinical applications with supplementary learning features such as case studies, take-home messages, patient and practitioner handouts, algorithms, and suggested readings. Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy: Principles and Practices will serve as an invaluable guide for healthcare professionals in their clinical application of nutrition, lifestyle assessment, and intervention for each unique, individual patient.