（a）Course hours and synopses
（b）Course Fee

1

Foundation Subjects in TCM

80

Introduces the basic theories of TCM and diagnostics of TCM related to TCM health preservation.

2

Chinese Materia Medica

40

Introduces the basic theories of Chinese Materia Medica and 60 types of foods with medicinal values that are related to TCM health preservation.

3

TCM Formulary

40

Introduces the formula combining principles and 20-30 representative herbal formulas related to TCM health preservation and medicated food therapy.

4

Health Preservation, Physical and Skills Training

60

On top of teaching the uses, characteristics and techniques of fitness training, students are also taught the techniques of qigong exercises “Yi Jin Jing”, “Wu Qin Xi”, “Ba Duan Jin”, and 24-styles simplified Tai Chi.

5

TCM Nutrition and Dietetics

40

To understand the components and uses of various nutritional foods. To grasp the knowledge of using food to enhance physical fitness, prevent diseases, boost body rehabilitation and slow down ageing using the theories of TCM.

6

TCM Health Preservation

72

Teaches the various health preservation concepts and principles of enhancing physical fitness, preventing diseases and prolonging life using the theories of TCM as a guide. Teaches students to differentiate and identify body type, and grasp methods of body type health preservation, health preservation during the four seasons, personalised health preservation, emotional health preservation, physical health preservation, lifestyle health preservation, nutritional health preservation and TCM skincare etc. This is so that students are able to accurately and independently complete TCM body type differentiation, identification and evaluation reports, and give health advice on lifestyle, emotional, diet, medication and exercise adjustments, foot massage and herbal teas etc.

7

TCM Health Preservation of the Meridians

40

Teaches the TCM meridians and the effects and indications of classic health preservation acupoints using the theories of TCM meridians. Teaches students to use moxibustion, massage, Tuina, and breathing techniques etc to achieve a state of balanced Yin and Yang and well-regulated, clear meridians, and ultimately enhance physical fitness and defeat diseases so as to help the body recover to a harmonious state of balanced Yin and Yang.

8

Prevention of Common Diseases

40

Using the common diseases of the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, endocrine system, immune system, musculoskeletal system and nervous system etc as the main theme, this subject teaches students to grasp their causes, preventive measures and early signs and symptoms; be familiarised with their clinical presentations, laboratory tests, treatment methods, TCM herbal therapies and health preservation methods; understand the new research developments regarding these diseases and their treatments.

9

Introduction to Health Management

20

Teaches the definition, scientific basis, basic methods, service procedures, basic strategies, and local requirements, situation and application prospects etc of health management. Focuses on nurturing students to grasp lifestyle management services, demand management services, specialised disease management services and disability management services etc.