Hawaii College of Oriental Medicine

Formerly Named "Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii"


Curriculum.   5,000 Years Of Observation & Science



Master In Oriental Medicine
The course of study at HICOM is designed to provide students with a systematic comprehension of Oriental medicine.

In learning the history, theories, and practical applications of this medicine, students will gain a deeper understanding of its effectiveness, not just in managing symptoms, but also in treating the right causes of illness, and restoring balance, harmony and health to the patient through the use of acupuncture, herbs, diet, bodywork, and qigong (energy enhancing exercises).

While learning the fundamental theories, applications, and skills of Oriental medicine, students will also receive training in basic and clinical bio-sciences that will enable them to work effectively with their Western medical colleagues.

HICOM College Catalog

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FIRST YEAR

The first year of our curriculum establishes the foundation necessary for students to become skilled and effective practitioners. The roots of Oriental medicine are explored, along with its fundamental theories and diagnostic methods.

A practical study of human anatomy is integrated with an introduction to acupuncture points and meridians. Students will be encouraged to develop hands-on skills through courses in Asian bodywork, and qigong.

Students will be oriented to the herbal dispensary, and begin studying the hundreds of individual herbs used in Oriental Medicine. Students may begin their clinical observation in the final term of their first year.

SECOND YEAR

In the second year the focus of the curriculum moves to one of understanding clinical patterns and their applications in patient treatment.

This is accomplished through coursework in point groupings, common patterns of disease and treatment methods of Oriental medicine, and through hands-on experience in needling and other techniques used to promote healing.

Students will delve deeper into the Western sciences through coursework in nutrition, microbiology, immunology, and a review of systems. Students will expand upon their knowledge of single herbs to understand the theories used to create formulae, and apply these to common disease patterns.

Clinical observation may be completed in this year, and, after passing the clinic entrance examination, students may begin clinical internship.

THIRD YEAR

In the third year students will spend much of their time in clinic, honing diagnostic skills and developing and implementing treatment plans.

To support this process, they will continue coursework in Chinese therapeutic protocols, and receive instructor guidance specific to their clinic patients. Western coursework in pathology and pharmacology will broaden students' understanding of Western medicine.

In the final term of the third year students will begin preparations for their competency exams.

FOURTH YEAR

In the fourth year, students are encouraged to refine their abilities and their own identity as healers.

In addition to completing internship hours, students will, learn professional ethics and practice management, and act as ambassadors of the medicine in the community.

Supplementing the core curriculum are opportunities to participate in a variety of elective courses. These electives complement the training received by all students, providing specialized clinical knowledge of particular interest to the individual student.

Electives provide students with opportunities to conduct independent studies under faculty supervision.

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ALOHA. E Komo Mai (welcome in Hawaiian).

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c/o Naniloa Resort,
93 Banyan Drive, Suite 504,
Hilo, HI 96720






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