American University of Complementary Medicine in cooperation with Chinatown Wellness Center presents Jeffrey C. Yuen's 2-year program in Chinese Herbal Medicine via distance learning in Los Angeles, San Francisco, & San Diego.

The program begins January 13 - 14, 2007! LONG-AWAITED OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE JEFFREY C. YUEN’S 2-YEAR HERBAL PROGRAM WITHOUT TRAVELING TO NEW YORK! This program offers a detailed “how-to” approach to Chinese medical herbs from classical and modern perspectives. Upon fulfillment of this 2 – Year Program (300 hours) that meets one weekend a month (10 weekends/year), participants will receive a certificate of completion.

The two-year herbal program will be video-conferenced in three cities, pending a minimum enrollment of 20 students in each location. The course will meet in real time from 7 a.m - 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday each weekend in a set location in each city.

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

The program will cover cultural & historical development of Chinese Herbal Medicine; therapeutic philosophies & principles; Materia Medica – Chinese herbal pharmacy; energetic properties of herbs & formulas; diagnostic evaluation & treatment methods based on traditions; medical specialties & their herbal approaches; formulation & administration of herbal prescriptions; contraindications & toxicity; interactions between pharmaceutical drugs & herbs; treatment planning & strategies of several major herbal traditions; sampling of herbal teas & identification of herbs; and clinical skills application & development,

SCHEDULE OF CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE PROGRAM
(Year 1)

Weekend #1 (January 13 - 14, 2007) Historical Overview of Chinese Medicine; Framework for Classification of Herbs & Formulas; Herbs & Formulas to Release the Exterior

Weekend #2 (February 10 – 11, 2007) Herbs & Formulas to Release the Exterior (Continued); Complications of Exogenous Conditions; Overview of Shang Han Lun Traditions

Weekend #3 (March 17 - 18, 2007) Herbs & Formulas to Resolve Phlegm & Dampness; Herbs to Regulate Qi; Treatment of Bi- Obstruction Syndrome

Weekend #4 (April 14 - 15, 2007) Herbs & Formulas to Clear Heat; Overview of Wen Bing Tradition; Precautions in Clearing Heat

Weekend #5 (May 12 - 13, 2007) Concept of Latent Heat (Unresolved Heat); Latent Heat as the Root of Chronic Conditions; Strategy for the Resolution of Latent Heat

Weekend #6 (June 2 - 3, 2007) Herbs & Formulas to Drain, Purge, and Vomit; Overview of the School of Cooling & Cold & the School of Attacking & Purging; Treatment of Wei-Atrophy Syndrome

Weekend #7 (Sept. 15 - 16, 2007) Herbs & Formulas to Regulate Blood; Overview of Gynecology in Chinese Herbal Medicine; Herbs & Luo Channels

Weekend #8 (Oct. 20 - 21, 2007) Herbs & Formulas to Calm the Shen & Extinguish Wind; Understanding Psychological/Shen Issues; Herbs & Formulas to Nourish Yin and Blood

Weekend #9 (Nov. 3 - 4, 2007) Herbs & Formulas to Tonify Qi & Yang; Herbs for Food Stasis; Strategies for Tonification; Overview of School of Post-Natal Tonification.

Weekend #10 (December 15 - 16, 2007) Herbs & Formulas to Astringe; Overview of School of Harmonization; Strategies for Tonification (Continued).

Classes meet from 7 AM – 2:30 PM PST at each location. No classes will be held during the months of July & August 2007. No audio or video taping is permitted.

REGISTRATION FORM

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______One payment of $3,000 per year by 12/16/06.
______ Two payments of $1,700, first by 12/16/06, & second by 5/12/06.
NOTE: After Dec. 16, 2006, payment will be $3,400. Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard):
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Make checks, money orders, or credit card info, payable to: "AUCM", and mail: American University of Complementary Medicine 415 N. Camden Dr., Suite 203 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Tel: 310-550-7445, Fax: 310-550-0543.

WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellation more than 10 days prior to the first day of class: 90 % refund of total tuition. Cancellation within 14 days prior to the first day of class: 80 % refund of total tuition.If withdrawal after 2 months: 50% refund of total tuition. If withdrawal after 3 months, no refund. Total tuition charged.

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Phone: 310-550-7445