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PROGRAM CATALOG VOLUME 10 Master of Acupuncture in Classical Five-Element Acupuncture “do something different™”
Institute of Taoist Education
and Acupuncture, Inc.
317 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 5
Louisville, CO 80027
Phone: (720) 890-8922
Fax: (720) 890-7719 Dedication
www.itea.edu
THE INSTITUTE OF TAOIST EDUCATION AND
ACUPUNCTURE, INC. WAS CONCEIVED IN PART
BY THE LATE TERRY SKELLON —TEACHER, VISIONARY, FRIEND
AND COLLEAGUE OF CLASSICAL FIVE-ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE.
THE STUDIES WITHIN THIS CURRICULUM EMBODY HIS SPIRIT,
HIS LOVE, AND HIS UNDERSTANDING.
Contents
3 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Master of Acupuncture in Classical 4 M I S S I O N / E D U C AT I O N A L O B J E C T I V E S
Five-Element Acupuncture program Q & A
5
of the Institute of Taoist Education
and Acupuncture, Inc. is accredited 6 THE PROGRAM
by the Accreditation Commission for
7 THE FIVE ELEMENTS
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
(ACAOM), which is the recognized ABOUT ITEA
8
agency for the approval of programs
preparing acupuncture and Oriental 10 COURSE OF STUDY
medicine practitioners.
16 FA C U LT Y / S T U D E N T S E R V I C E S / A D M I S S I O N S
ACAOM is located at:
8941 Aztec Drive, Suite 2
Eden Prairie, MN 55437
Phone: (952) 212-2434
Fax: (952) 657-7068
© 2018 ITEA, INC
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Welcome to ITEA
We are in a new era of healthcare — an unprecedented time of blending of ‘traditional’ Western medicine with
a return to Eastern observance and reverence of nature in maintaining health. The lineage of Classical Five-
Element Acupuncture (CF-EA) is in demand as one such healthcare discipline, although the number of schools
teaching it remains quite small. CF-EA can not only treat physical symptoms, it also brings clarity of mind, and
brings the twinkle back into a person’s eye. CF-EA calls this the treatment of the whole person – body, mind,
and spirit.
Are you searching for something meaningful? Are you dissatisfied with the life you are leading — the life
many people seem to lead — with large corporations, large cities, mass recreation, emphasis on money,
individuals getting lost and devalued, and relationships with people and nature being substituted
for interaction with mechanical devices? Do something different...Change your outlook...Change
your environment...Change your life and the lives of others!
Do Something Different™!
Enroll in the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture’s (ITEA’s) program. Learn to
observe yourself and others without judgment and without being judged. Learn that
there is no real failure — only opportunities for increased learning. Learn that the journey
is more important than the destination. Learn to act rather than react. Learn how to listen
deeply. Learn how to meaningfully touch the lives of others.
The ITEA program helps you Do Something Different!
As a student you will find acceptance of yourself—of the things you can do well, and the things
that require a little more effort—acceptance of your uniqueness and individual personal worth. The
ITEA program allows all students to work at their own pace and depth as individuals.
As a graduate, you will make a difference!
As a graduate you will give the highest quality treatment while also bringing your own special set of well-
developed skills to clients. You will continue to learn, for the art of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture is forever
deepened and honed through experience in practice. You will always be Doing Something Different—you will
never be bored. This is the work of a lifetime!
You will lead your clients to Do Something Different! Whether your clients have physical complaints,
psychological distress, chronic illness or lack the core strength to fully experience life with their bodies, minds
and spirits, you will support their healing as their lives change.
You will become a teacher of clients, friends and colleagues. You will develop the ability to see where
people struggle against nature and lose personal energy, and will give insight when asked. And this will lead,
in a powerful way, to bringing humanity back to nature, to respecting nature, and perhaps, to healing the
environment.
If the idea of working with nature, rather than against it, is exciting to you—if you have a desire to work
hard, change your life and have fun in the process, this is the school for you! I am confident that you will find
our program unparalleled. The dedication, inspiration and passion shown by our board, faculty, administration,
students and alumni make me proud to be the President of this school.
Sandra Lillie, President, ITEA
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Mission
The Mission of the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture is to provide a deep and comprehensive education
in the theory and practice of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, based on the teachings of J. R. and J. B. Worsley. Our
educational program develops the professional skills and inner capacities of our students to be effective healers and
inspiring teachers, and engenders in them a deep understanding and respect for the integrity of the human body,
mind and spirit as it exists within nature.
Educational Objectives
Graduates of ITEA will possess:
A thorough theoretical understanding of Classical Five-Element theory and its place in Oriental
1 philosophy and in history, as well as a personal awareness of the Five Elements and how they
interconnect people with nature.
2 The ability to use the Five Elements in clinical practice in order to recognize disharmony in their
clients, formulate a Traditional Diagnosis, develop an appropriate treatment plan, and provide
appropriate care.
3 Competence and interpersonal sensitivity in the application of the technical skills of assessment
used in Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, including pulse taking, palpation, and discernment of
color, sound, odor and emotion.
Competence and interpersonal sensitivity in the application of the technical skills of treatment used
4 in Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, including acupuncture and moxibustion.
5 Important qualities of a health care practitioner including listening and communication skills, the
ability to build rapport, and a commitment to conducting oneself in a professional and ethical
manner with clients and colleagues.
6 A sufficient knowledge of western medical terminology, pharmacology, diagnostic procedures and
treatment methods to enable effective communication with clients and other health care providers.
The capacity to practice in a safe and prudent manner, including the ability to recognize emergency
7 conditions and other circumstances that may necessitate referral to—or consultation with—other
health care providers.
The ability to inform the public and potential future students about the philosophy of Classical Five-
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Element Acupuncture and its benefits.
Vision Statement
The Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture will be
locally and internationally recognized as the premier college for
providing transformative learning and contributing to the health
and well being of current and future generations.
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Q&A
Q: Is it possible to visit the school Q: Am I too old to begin training Q: I have family and children.
while an Intensive is in session for a new occupation? Will I be able to manage my
family and school?
A: YES. Please call the ITEA office at A: In the study of Classical Five-
(720) 890-8922 to schedule your Element Acupuncture, age can A: It is important for prospective
visit. You can also arrange to talk be a benefit. Life experience students to talk with family
with students and faculty when often gives a person more to members about the decision
you visit our campus. draw upon when relating to to attend school. As with
clients. Students at ITEA range in any significant life event, it
is important to garner the
Q: May I speak with students or age from 26 to 62. The majority
support and encouragement
graduates of the school? of our students are in their 30s
of loved ones. Doing so helps
A: Certainly. Please call the office and 40s.
ensure that the transition to
and we will arrange for students
being a student runs more
or graduates to phone you. Q: I must work while I am in smoothly.
school. Will this be possible?
Q: Do I need a background in A: YES. The Institute’s Traditional Q: Are students at ITEA
some form of healing art to Track curriculum is designed to
prepared for National
attend ITEA? enable students to attend classes Acupuncture (NCCAOM)
over a two-week period, every exams?
A: NO. The background you bring three months, and Practitioner A: Students have training in
to your studies at ITEA is not Track students to attend ITEA 4 preparation for the basic
the most important qualification days each month. While students concepts contained in TCM
for attending the Institute. must adhere to the attendance during the final year of the
What is most important is your requirements during those program.
commitment to being receptive specified times, students find
to new ways of knowing and it possible to plan their work
learning, being willing to learn schedules around this format.
without knowing everything all at In addition to class session time,
once, and being willing to work students need to allow 20 to 30
toward personal growth. hours a week for independent
study and completion of
Q: When do I need to move to homework between sessions.
Colorado?
A: Traditional Track students must
be in residence near the Louisville
clinic prior to beginning their
third year of studies. Practitioner
Track students may not have to
move from their home at all.
Class of 2020
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The Program
Philosophy
The Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture, Inc. is dedicated to the essence of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture.
This system of medicine is based on the laws of nature. Classical Five-Element Acupuncture practitioners are trained to see
the client as a whole: body, mind and spirit. Although understanding the symptoms
of a person’s illness is important, this style of acupuncture enables the practitioner
to treat the root cause of disease rather than the symptom itself. By treating
in accordance to the natural laws, balance and harmony of the client’s vital
energy (life force) can be restored, enabling the person to return to good
health.
Training
Training guides students in using and respecting the laws of nature
to treat or prevent illness. Emphasis is placed on reawakening and
developing natural diagnostic skills: the ability to see, to hear, to
ask, and to feel. Therefore, the school strongly encourages students
to grow, not only in academic knowledge and understanding of
acupuncture, but also in terms of their own personal development
and learning.
The training methods used at ITEA are based in traditional Eastern
approaches to learning. Courses follow the oral tradition — different
teachers at different times will approach topics from new perspectives. The
student will comprehend and retain content based on experience and ability. While
a certain amount of memorization is required, students are not expected to learn
information which does not apply to their practice. The aim of the school is to
develop skilled diagnosticians and practitioners, not merely agile test-takers.
Western Approach Eastern Approach
In a Western university the teacher is regarded as the In traditional Eastern education, the teacher is a guide
imparter of a knowable body of factual information; who helps the student uncover the wisdom inherent
students must learn the required material, supply “correct” within. A personal approach to the material is required
answers and reference all source material. for a profound synthesis.
• Traditional Eastern methods of study value
• The Western sciences emphasize mental gymnastics and
concentration, the ability to clear the mind and perceive
rote memorization of the theories of “experts.”
things directly.
• Western thought sees events as linear, where one
• Eastern thought regards learning as spiral. In this
progresses and never returns to a previous level.
approach the student returns again and again to the
same topic, enhancing and increasing knowledge and
understanding.
Program Tracks to Our Degree
There are two tracks toward one degree, the Master of Acupuncture in Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. The first is
the Traditional Track, and the second track is the Practitioner Track for students who have other degrees in healthcare.
See www.itea.edu for more detailed information.
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The Five Elements
Acupuncture is perhaps the Classical Five-Element Acupuncture
oldest medical system in the
This form of acupuncture is based upon the principle that health is maintained by a
world, originating in China
balanced flow of energy throughout the body. All illness, whether of body, mind or spirit
more than 3,000 years ago It is is caused by an imbalance in this energy network. Classical Five-Element
used today by one-third of the acupuncturists assess where this energy is out of balance. They do not diagnose or
world as a primary health care treat according to symptoms, but in response to the client’s balance of energy. Each
system and has been endorsed client is treated as a unique individual with his or her own needs. Clients with the same
as a health care system by the symptoms may therefore receive quite different treatments.
United Nations World Health The Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture, Inc. would like to express sincere
Organization. Acupuncture is gratitude to our Master teacher—the late Professor J.R. Worsley, and to Dr. J.B. Worsley,
effective for a broad spectrum of his Master Elect, now the foremost authority on Classical Five-Element Acupuncture.
complaints from a mild stomach Without their teachings and inspiration, the school would not exist, and we are very
ache to severe depression. grateful they have shared their knowledge with us.
The Elements
WORDS COURTESY OF NORA FRANGLEN
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water are five different sources of energy feeding the body. Each of these elements is related to
specific organ functions in the body and to related energy pathways. Everything we do, from blinking an eye, to writing a poem
or falling in love, is the work of the elements within us. The extent to which we are successful in any of these depends upon the
balance between the elements. Each of us has a particular relationship with one of the elements, which gives our life a certain
emphasis, making some of us more serious or light-hearted, others more determined or anxious. It is this element which takes
the brunt of any stress we are suffering, revealing its unease through signs of imbalance. Classical Five-Element acupunctur-
ists are trained to recognize the signs of imbalance in each element, and to use these signs to determine which element needs
treatment to restore balance.
wood fire earth metal water
Wood is the energy Fire is the energy Earth is the energy of Metal is the energy Water brings the
of spring; it gives us of summer; it gives late summer; it gives of autumn; it gives us elements full circle.
the power of birth and us warmth and the us the ability to nurture our sense of quality It gives us adaptability
renewal. It enables capacity to love and be ourselves and others. and value, and our and will-power.
us to move forward loved. It enables us to It provides our center, capacity to look at It is the element of
with vision and mature and blossom. and represents our what lies beyond winter, giving us time
determination. mother. ourselves. It gives us to pause and gather
the power to let go. strength. It is the
It represents our seedbed of all life.
father.
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About ITEA Administrative Staff
President and Founder of ITEA, Sandra Lillie, oversees
the quality and purity of all aspects of ITEA and its
The idea to open a school in Colorado had been discussed for program with vision and creativity.
years, and began to germinate in 1993. At that time Sandra
Director of ITEA, Hilary Skellon, oversees the program
Lillie and Scott Boynton, graduates of the Worsley Institute of
of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture to the high
Classical Acupuncture in Miami, Florida, became interested in
standards required of the lineage of her father,
establishing a Classical Five-Element school located centrally
Professor J.R. Worsley.
in the United States. Over the next several years plans began
to take shape. With the help of Terry Skellon, a teacher at the Registrar/Director of Operations Suzanne Williamson
College of Traditional Acupuncture in England, Sandra brought oversees the smooth operation of the duties of
the idea to fruition. In 1996, ITEA was incorporated as a not the Registrar and all aspects of ITEA. They support
for profit institution and certified by the Department of Higher and track each student’s progress through the ITEA
Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools, of the program.
State of Colorado.
Kathy Knaus, Financial Administrator, oversees all
ITEA’s first Traditional Track class began in September of 1996. school finances and Title IV, Veterans and Disability
Since the Institute’s inception, a new class has started each financial implementation.
fall term. Initially, classes were held in rented spaces until the
Institute moved to its current location in January 2000. The Database Manager Nan Robertson creates and
space provides a comprehensive learning environment for maintains ITEA’s databases, producing excellent records
students, and a clinic which serves the local community. The and statistics on every aspect of ITEA’s program.
Practitioner Track began in January of 2011.
James Damman, as Deputy Clinical Director, assists
Hilary Skellon in ITEA’s student clinic, maintaining
The Institute is fortunate to be able to utilize the curriculum an excellent, caring, and supportive environment for
for Classical Five-Element Acupuncture designed by the late clients, supervisors and student practitioners.
Professor J.R. Worsley. Over time the curriculum has been
expanded to meet evolving accreditation requirements. Today, Brandy Cordova-Zimmerman administers ITEA’s
ITEA’s educational program fulfills all the requirements set Facebook page and Facebook promotions.
forth by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and
Therese Spina, ITEA’s Deputy Faculty Chair, administers
Oriental Medicine and retains Professor Worsley’s Classical
all Faculty records, evaluates the program and records
Five-Element curriculum in its purity and entirety.
and maintains a research database.
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Community Services Louisville, CO
• The low-cost ITEA student clinic serves the community, Louisville has been
providing a valuable service to the city of Louisville and other rated one of the best
local communities. places to live in the
U. S. And in 2017,
• Students give talks on Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, nearby Boulder, CO
informing the public about the healthful benefits of this was rated by National
system of medicine. Geographic as the happiest place
in the nation!
• Students participate in health fairs, in the Louisville/Denver
area throughout the year. ITEA’s August/September Intensive spans the peak of summer
and the beginning of the fall harvest. The October/November
• Students present lectures and are available to answer
Intensive offers a climate that can range from warm days to
individual questions on Classical Five-Element Acupuncture.
the early snows of winter. The January/February Intensive may
• ITEA also has a free clinic for veterans which provides a be held in the midst of snowstorms, which melt within two
valuable service to local communities. or three days, leaving cold and crisp sunny weather. And, the
April/May Intensive varies from warm spring days to heavy
wet snows. The spectrum of weather becomes a teacher, and
The ITEA Facility
proves to be exceptional for the study of Classical Five-
The Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture, Inc. is Element Acupuncture.
located on easily accessible South Boulder Road just north
Historic “Old Town” Louisville was built around the turn of
of historic “Old Town” Louisville, Colorado. The Institute is
the 20th century and offers a library, art galleries, bookstores,
housed in a medical complex, and has expanded services for
banks, coffee shops, restaurants and a historical museum.
classes, library, community acupuncture clinic, administration
ITEA’s nearby access to area Open Space and Mountain Parks
and lounge. The building is wheelchair accessible. Ample
makes this an exceptional location for the nature-based study
free parking is available for clients and students within the
of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture.
complex. The complex is close to restaurants, markets, and
two beautiful city parks. The City of Boulder — acclaimed as one of the healthiest
places to live in the U.S. — is located just 20 minutes west of
The Institute’s library is a comprehensive resource
Louisville. Natural and organic food is available from a variety
with books, videos and DVDs, periodicals, professional
of markets. Boulder is a haven for the arts, alternative health,
journals, student projects, and articles written by students.
education, and sports. Many other alternative educational
Computers offer internet access.
institutions are located in the Boulder area, such as the Guild
Professor J.R. Worsley’s personal library, donated to ITEA for Structural Integration, the Rolf Institute, the Hakomi
by Dr. Judy Worsley, is a very special collection consisting Institute, Shambala International, and the Naropa Institute
of more than 250 volumes. This collection provides students of Buddhist Studies. Boulder’s Chautauqua Park, one of
with the unique opportunity to access rare and out of print three remaining Chautauquas in the U.S., offers year-round
titles relating to Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. programs of education, music, and theater.
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POINT LOCATION GRID ON FRONT TORSO.
The curriculum at ITEA is the oral tradition of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture.
The format is based on a spiral (non-linear) system of learning utilized in Eastern
approaches to teaching. Many courses are cumulative in nature. Material that is
presented at first may be revisited in increasing depth in subsequent sessions. Between
sessions, the students are expected to internalize the material at their current level of
competency, in preparation for the next time they hear it. In this tradition, the most
important effort required of students is to attempt the work, for if nothing is attempted,
no learning can occur.
1 Course of Study
In the Traditional Track, Intensives of 15 days occur mostly in September, November, February and
April – May for the first two years of the program. Students are required to be in the Clinic area for
the rest of the program. During the third year, two clinical Intensives are held in August and again
in January with additional material interspersed a few days at a time. Homework is given quarterly,
between Intensives. Due to the cumulative nature of the curriculum, satisfactory understanding of
all material from the any year is a prerequisite to beginning the next year.
Before the third Intensive, post-secondary education (Baccalaureate education) must be provided
by another program consisting of 4 semester (6 quarter) credits of Biology, 4 semester (6 quarter)
credits of other biomedical or psychology coursework and the first 4 semester (6 quarter) credits of
Anatomy and Physiology. The second 4 semester (6 quarter) credits in Anatomy and Physiology are
to be completed by Intensive 7 in the second year.
In the Practitioner Track, the program is the same. Upon enrollment, credit is given for education
already accomplished, including the time (one year or more) the student has been a healthcare
practitioner. For this track enrollees may live at home and continue to work, coming for class for
Weekends of 4 days each month.
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10 T H E I N S T I T U T E O F TA O I S T E D U C AT I O N A N D A C U P U N C T U R EC101 - C104: P101 - P104:
Classical Five- Points 1 - 4
Element Acupuncture The point location for Classical Five-
These courses give a solid base Element Acupuncture is very precise.
for the study of Classical Five- The points are found through
Element Acupuncture. History and knowledge of surface anatomy, and
procedures, associations and laws with the help of measuring devices
are covered. The five elements and sensitivity to bodies. Students
and the Officials are taught, as learn the points of the arms and legs
they appear in us and in Nature. in the first year. Continual feedback
The diagnostic tools are explained and practice is necessary for the
and students begin using them. refinement of touch consistent with
CF-EA point location. Students are
Students also begin taking pulses, PH100: Medical
and Physical Exam techniques are taught types and spirits of points. Terminology/
discussed. In C104, students are At the end of the year, students are Introduction to
tested on their knowledge in order tested on knowledge of points. Pharmacology
to be able to progress to the This course covers the basic
second year. N104: Nutrition for Clients principles of medical terminology
for all major body systems. Included
This course allows students to develop
PH103: Pharmacology 1 an understanding of the structure and
exercises aid students in learning
function of proteins, carbohydrates, the terminology used in written and
This course covers the fundamental fats, vitamins and minerals, and the spoken medical reports. The course
principles of drugs that interact symptoms of deficiencies and excesses. also provides an understanding
with the gastrointestinal system, It discusses the importance of the of the basic diagnostic tests
the respiratory system, and the prevention of the chronic diseases used in medical evaluations. The
cardiovascular system. The physiology prevalent in the United States today, Introduction to Pharmacology
of each system is reviewed and including the role of specific nutrients portion of the course includes basic
material on specific drugs is and foods in each disease process. principles, drug metabolism, dose
presented, including mechanisms of Students will acquire an overview of response relationships and drug
different dietary philosophies in order interactions for all major body
action, drug metabolism and dosing,
to meet the needs of a diverse client systems.
and drug interactions. Both traditional
population.
western drugs and herbal medicines
are discussed.
ZB103: Zero Balancing
This four day program covers the
Zero Balancing methodology of
integrating body energy with body
structure. Emphasis is placed upon
learning basic theory, skills and
protocol. Students also practice Zero
Balancing techniques and finish with
a hands-on working knowledge of
Zero Balancing. This course has been
approved by the Zero Balancing
Association and counts towards Zero
Balancing certification.
DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT™ W W W. I T E A . E D U 11“IN CARING FOR OTHERS AND SERVING THE TAO, USE RESTRAINT.
RESTRAINT BEGINS WITH GIVING UP ONE’S OWN IDEAS,
AND DEPENDS UPON VIRTUE GATHERED IN THE PAST.
IF THERE IS A GOOD STORE OF VIRTUE, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. IF
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE, THERE ARE NO LIMITS.”
Lao Tzu
2 Course of Study
C201 - C204: P201 - P204: HP202:
Classical Five- Element Points 5 - 8 Chinese History and
Acupuncture 5 - 8 Philosophy 1
Again, the point location for
These courses further enhance Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Elisabeth Rochat discusses the
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. is very precise. The points are found Secret Treatise of the Spiritual
It explains the intake process, called through knowledge of surface Orchid, Chapter eight of the Su
Traditional Diagnosis, and the ‘four anatomy, and with the help of Wen, the Zang Fu, Body’s Organs,
examinations’ of questioning. Blocks measuring devices and sensitivity to and the emotions. Elisabeth,
to treatment are discussed, as is bodies. Students learn the points scholar of ancient Chinese history
client management and treatment of the torso, front, back and sides and philosophy for more than 25
planning. A large part of this year in the second year. They also learn years, has been primary lecturer
is a focus on sensory development upper limbs. Continual feedback and General Secretary of the Ricci
of students and their interaction and practice is necessary for the Institute, senior lecturer for the
and rapport with a client. Between refinement of touch consistent with European School of Acupuncture,
Intensives, students continue Clinical CF-EA point location. Students are and holds degrees in Philosophy and
Observation, continue to take pulses also taught the spirits of points of the Classics, and Chinese Studies.
and practice diagnostic skills. In most very supportive points. At the She is co-author of many exquisite
C204, students are tested on their end of the year, students are tested books on Chinese philosophy.
knowledge in order to be able to on knowledge of points and their Elisabeth enlightens students
progress to the clinic. Clean Needle spirits, in preparation for clinic. through explanation of the meanings
Technique, Bloodbourne Pathogens, of Chinese characters, and their
and Osha requirements prepare evolution through history.
students for working in a clinic.
PA202 - PA203:
Pathology
PH204: Greater understanding of the common
Pharmacology 2 human pathological conditions are
discussed according to the medical
This course covers the fundamental
models of disease. Each human
principles of the autonomic nervous
system is discussed.
system pharmacology, antipsychotics,
antidepressants and anticonvulsants,
and the fundamentals of laboratory
and diagnostic tests as well as physical
examination findings.
12 T H E I N S T I T U T E O F TA O I S T E D U C AT I O N A N D A C U P U N C T U R E“ CLIMB UP ON THE WAY AND ITS VIRTUE AND GO DRIFTING AND WANDERING,
NEITHER PRAISED NOR DAMNED, NOW A DRAGON, NOW A SNAKE, SHIFTING WITH
THE TIMES, NEVER WILLING TO HOLD TO ONE COURSE ONLY, NOW UP, NOW DOWN,
TAKING HARMONY FOR YOUR MEASURE, DRIFTING AND WANDERING WITH
THE ANCESTOR OF THE TEN THOUSAND THINGS.”
Alan Watts
1 3-4 Course of Study
During the third and fourth year, two Clinical Intensives of 16 days will be held in August and
in January with additional material interspersed throughout the quarter a few days at a time.
C301 - C304: CL311 - CL312 P301 - P304:
Classical Five- Element Clinical Intensive 1 – 2 Points 9 - 12
Acupuncture 9 - 12 Students review all aspects of
Each clinical Intensive prepares
These courses further enhance acupuncture points. Again, the point
the student to treat clients. Under
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. location for Classical Five-Element
supervision of the Clinical Director
Students watch J. R. Worsley videos Acupuncture is very precise. Students
and/or an assisting supervisor, each
of clients and discuss diagnosis and learn head points, and gain facility
student sees two clients as a primary
treatment plans. ITEA has collected in using points while they are in
practitioner. When not serving as the
different voice sounds which illustrate clinic. Students are taught formalized
primary student practitioner, students
one of the diagnostic tools used in treatments, and the spirits of more
assist their classmates with other
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, points, and they are then tested on all
clients. Participatory discussions are
and students listen to those. Most the points and their spirits.
held after each Traditional Diagnosis
years, Judy Worsley holds a seminar for (TD) and treatment. Practical sessions
clinical students and for practitioners. promote competency in all aspects of
each treatment performed, including
professional demeanor, intake skills,
record keeping, treatment planning,
preparation, pulse taking, physical
examination, time management, client
management, and confidentiality.
13 T H E I N S T I T U T E O F TA O I S T E D U C AT I O N A N D A C U P U N C T U R EPM301 - PM304: HP302: History and PH304: Pharmacology 3
Practice Management 1 - 4 Philosophy 2
The course covers the pharmacology
Many subjects relating to an
Elisabeth Rochat presents information of corticosteroids, insulin, thyroid and
Acupuncture practice are covered in
on the Meridians and Extra Meridians sex hormones, general anesthetics,
these courses. Between Intensives
with all Vital Circulations and their analgesics, anxiolytics, and issues
until graduation, students assist in
Organization, Liquids in the Body, related to use of drugs in children and
managing and running the student
Bodily Fluids, Blood and Qi. Elisabeth, the aged.
clinic, and pursue topics related to
scholar of ancient Chinese history and
management of a practice.
philosophy for more than 25 years, T401: NCCAOM Exam Prep
has been primary lecturer and General
CL310:
Secretary of the Ricci Institute, senior Basic concepts of Traditional Chinese
Clinical Supervision Lab
lecturer for the European School Medicine and the eight principles
Treatment of clients on a regular basis
of Acupuncture, and holds degrees are taught, along with cupping
in the student clinic, enhancing skills
in Philosophy and the Classics, and technique and other techniques
previously learned intellectually, and
Chinese Studies. She is co-author of familiar to TCM practitioners. The
preparing students to graduate and
many exquisite books on Chinese National Certification Commission for
start practicing on their own.
philosophy. Elisabeth enlightens Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
students through explanation of the is explained, and guidance for further
PM310: Practice
meanings of Chinese characters, and study is given. Extensive review
Management Lab
their evolution through history. sessions are held, and individual case
Students complete 6 semester hours studies are presented as students
doing these courses. Some classes HS302: prepare for their own further study for
may have a Senior Project while Western Medical Tests the exams. A course exam is given.
others may not. Practice Management Students are introduced to a variety
includes a presented Case Study, of western medical testing procedures
HP402:
and several talks to the public on
History and Philosophy 3
and results, such as: X-ray, CAT
Acupuncture. Practice Management Elisabeth Rochat discusses Yin/
scan, MRI, ultrasound, arthroscopy,
also includes several Manager’s jobs, Yang, Heaven/Earth, Five Elements,
endoscopy, EEG, EKG, EMG, and PET
which show students how to lead Life, Essences, Fu, Po, Hun, Shen, Yi
scans. Examples are presented, read
others. and Hi.Elisabeth, scholar of ancient
and analyzed.
Chinese history and philosophy for
more than 25 years, has been primary
lecturer and General Secretary of the
Ricci Institute, senior lecturer for the
European School of Acupuncture,
and holds degrees in Philosophy and
the Classics, and Chinese Studies.
She is co-author of many exquisite
books on Chinese philosophy.
Elisabeth enlightens students through
explanation of the meanings of
Chinese characters, and their evolution
through history.
DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT™ W W W. I T E A . E D U 14Faculty/Student Services/Admissions
Faculty • Introductory business cards are Admissions
provided to students.
All primary acupuncture faculty General
• Students receive discounted rates for
have been awarded teaching level
treatment in the ITEA Student Clinic. The Institute of Taoist Education
certification from Hilary Skellon. The and Acupuncture, Inc. (ITEA), seeks
majority of our core faculty members • The Institute’s Binding Path Bookstore
applicants who demonstrate the
continue in this lineage at its highest is located on campus. Students can
maturity, commitment, motivation and
levels. purchase most books at cost, plus
integrity necessary to become caring
a minimal fee for handling. The
Faculty members teaching topics practitioners and instruments of nature.
bookstore also carries personal items
In order to serve their clients to the
other than Classical Five-Element and other supplies.
highest good, students must exhibit a
acupuncture are exceptional in their
• The Institute’s library is always willingness to grow both personally and
field. ITEA is fortunate to have many
expanding. It contains books, professionally.
well known scholars teaching such
periodicals, journals, videotapes,
things as biomedicine classes and ITEA is dedicated to upholding a
audio cassettes, state laws and charts.
Chinese history and philosophy. standard of educational excellence
Dr. J.B. Worsley has kindly donated
that ensures serving the public with
The Institute makes every attempt the library of the late Professor J.R.
the highest level of competence,
to ensure that students in each class Worsley to ITEA, which has added
knowledge, and professional ethics.
receive instruction from each member great value to the library.
of our faculty at some point during • ITEA’s student mentoring program
Residency Requirement
the program. However, scheduling provides assistance from other
consideration may not always allow students more advanced in their The structure of the curriculum at
this experience. training. ITEA enables out-of-state Traditional
Track students to continue to live
For more information on ITEA’s faculty, • Personal and academic counseling
at home and attend Intensives at
please visit our website at and advising is available upon
specific intervals throughout each
www.itea.edu. request.
of the first two program years.
• Class sizes are small to allow for Before clinical training begins in
Student Services care and tracking of each individual
student.
the third year, these students must
be relocated to Colorado for this
• Regular emails inform students of training.
• Tutoring is available by referral
important issues.
through the ITEA office.
Practitioner Track students attend
• A list of short/long-term housing
• A copy machine is available for classes one weekend each month,
possibilities in the area is available
students to use, at minimal cost. and do much of their clinical training
by calling ITEA at (720) 890-8922.
• Group orders of student supplies while they are here. The rest of their
• New student orientation is provided clinical training is done with an offsite
may be placed by the Institute
through materials mailed to faculty member and supervisor in
students before classes start as well • Clinical insurance for each student is their area. ITEA will vet one offsite
as information presented on the first paid by ITEA supervisor per student at no charge.
day of classes. • Students receive instruction on
• Each student is issued a student the basic principles of Traditional
identification card when they begin Chinese Medicine to support them
their course of study at the Institute. in studying for and preparing to
The student ID can be used for dis- take their national acupuncture
counts on purchases at many stores examinations.
in the area.
DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT™ W W W. I T E A . E D U 15Other Admission Advanced Standing Transfer Credits and
Requirements Prior Learning Credits
For Traditional Track students, ITEA
Student Applications does not generally recognize advanced ITEA will evaluate previous education
standing. Course work from other and training, and when applicable,
U.S. citizens who have studied outside
acupuncture schools usually does transfer or prior learning credit
the U.S. must have the equivalent of
not have emphasis on Classical Five- will be given. Advanced standing
a bachelor’s degree that documents
Element Acupuncture (CF-EA) and point applicants receive transfer credits for
at least three full years of post-
location. Even CF-EA schools have all coursework satisfactorily tested
secondary education from a nationally
diverse instruction sequences because upon entry into the program. It is the
or regionally accredited (or otherwise
the discipline is an oral tradition. In responsibility of the student either to
approved or recognized) institution.
exceptional cases, students may be make up or obtain transfer credits for
The Institute recognizes that most admitted to the program with advanced other necessary courses which are part
non- U.S. institutions of higher standing within the first year of the of ITEA’s program.
education often cannot provide Intensives. Applicants must agree to Students in the traditional Track may
academic transcripts in the standard test out of basic coursework and point enter ITEA’s program no later than the
U.S. credit hour format. location with an 85% passing grade beginning of the second year.
In such cases applicants may be to enter a class already in session.
ITEA does not guarantee transferability
required to submit original course Advanced standing applicants must
of credits to another institution unless
descriptions to verify the actual fulfill all other admission requirements
there is a written agreement with that
content and hours of prior training. listed above as for a regular application
institution.
process. Tuition will be equal to that of
For non-English language credentials the class the applicant joins. Practitioner Track applicants must
equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s document their profession, college
degree, students must also follow For Professional Track students, transcripts and license. They will be
the requirements in the paragraphs individual applicants are evaluated for assessed based on the number of
above. These must be demonstrated advanced standing at the discretion of years in practice obtaining their own
prior to admission via a report from the academic dean, and admitted into clients and required paperwork and
an approved credentialing translation the program with an established plan financial accounts. They will still be
and evaluation only. It is the student’s for fulfilling all requirements of the required to complete required training
responsibility to arrange for such a program. If proficiency in these other in biomedicine, Zero Balancing and
report to be sent to the Institute. courses has not been attained, the seminars taught by Elisabeth Rochat.
applicant must have a plan for fulfilling
English Proficiency these requirements in order to graduate.
All instruction is taught in English The plan may include attending classes
only. English language proficiency, at ITEA for an additional fee. All credits
both spoken and written , is required must be at post-secondary level,
of all students enrolled in the Institute. obtained from an accredited college
Applicants whose native language or university recognized by the U. S.
is not English must demonstrate Department of Education.
English language proficiency either by
obtaining a minimum score of 61 on
IBT in the test of English as a Foreign “I USED TO THINK I KNEW THE ANSWERS.
Language (TOEFL) or by having at least
PERHAPS YOU HAVE TO PERSUADE YOURSELF
two years of education at an English-
speaking school. YOU KNOW THE ANSWERS, OTHERWISE YOU
NEVER DO ANYTHING. I KNOW THE ANSWERS TO DIFFERENT THINGS NOW.
PERHAPS THAT’S IT: WE’RE ONLY CAPABLE OF KNOWING THE ANSWERS TO
A CERTAIN NUMBER OF THINGS AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME.”
Julian Barnes
16 T H E I N S T I T U T E O F TA O I S T E D U C AT I O N A N D A C U P U N C T U R EApplication Requirements Application Deadline Acceptance Policy
To apply to the Institute, please submit Prospective students may apply up to The Institute of Taoist Education and
a formal application. Be sure to include 15 days prior to the beginning of the Acupuncture, Inc. accepts students on
the requested items listed below. All academic year, unless class enrollment the basis of individual merit, and does
requested materials must be sent in for that year has already been reached. not discriminate on the basis of any
a single package. No application will If enrollment for the year is full, the color, ethnic origin, gender, national
be processed until all information is applicant will be placed on a waiting origin, race, religious background,
received. list for the following year’s class. disability, age or sexual orientation in
• Completed Application Form its admissions policies, educational
Educational Requirements policies or other school-administered
• Completed Enrollment Agreement
Traditional Track policies.
• Two recent passport photographs At the time of enrollment, Traditional If there are any outstanding concerns
(photo must have been taken within Track applicants must have completed or conditions to acceptance, the
the last two years) an associates degree (60 semester applicant is sent a letter outlining these
• Non-refundable application fee hours and 90 quarter hours) of concerns, and a provisional acceptance
higher education at post secondary
letter. If the applicant is rejected, he/
In addition to the application level. Additional courses such as
she is sent a letter outlining ITEA’s
materials listed above, please have the biomedicine and Anatomy and
concerns contributing to the rejection.
appropriate individual or institution Physiology I must be finished before
send the following directly to ITEA: the third Intensive (12 semester credits The Institute does not accept non-
and 18 quarter credits), and Anatomy matriculated students into its core
• Two letters of recommendation from
and Physiology II (4 semester credits Classical Five-Element Acupuncture
people not related to the applicant
and 6 quarter credits) must be finished program.
• Official transcripts verifying all by the seventh Intensive. A plan must
Acceptance into the program does not
coursework completed at an be in place for doing so at the time of
guarantee employment, certification,
accredited university or college enrollment. These courses all must be
licensure, or compliance with
• Admission Interview documentation obtained from an accredited college
conditions for eligibility for registration
from two ITEA staff interviews or university recognized by the U.S.
or licensure. Further, the Institute does
Department of Education. These
not provide any placement assistance
Admission Interview additional hours will be included in the
programs.
A personal interview with two ITEA staff ITEA acupuncture program.
members is required for each applicant
after all other admissions application Practitioner Track
materials have been submitted. This track is for healthcare
Staff interviews are a key part of the practitioners with at least one year
application process. Interviews may managing all aspects of a private
be conducted by phone. ITEA will practice. It is for those with education
inform the prospective student how toward a specialized field beyond
to schedule the inter views after the a Bachelor’s Degree, and who are
Registrar has received all items in the already licensed.
formal application. Upon successful
completion of these interviews,
which carry significant weight, a
determination will be made concerning
the candidate’s acceptance into the
ITEA program.
DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT™ W W W. I T E A . E D U 17Financial Information Academic and Personal • complete and pass all written exams,
Several federal financial aid options are Progress point location exams and homework.
available for ITEA’s program. In addition, Students will be required to have The grading of exams and homework
ITEA is approved by the Colorado Office satisfactorily completed all written work is based on evaluations of two or
of Veterans Education and Training for for a certain year before entering the more practitioners, and will be on a
Veterans Education and Benefits. ITEA next year. They will also be expected pass/retake basis. Assessments are
has also been approved for Colorado to have assimilated, integrated, and provided in response to each section
Vocational Rehabilitation Programs. For applied the material at a high level of of examinations and homework.
more information, visit ITEA online at ability. Teachers will evaluate students
• demonstrate readiness to practice
www.itea.edu or call (720) 890-8922. on personal progress throughout
in five areas: academic potential,
the program, and oral or written
psychological and emotional maturity
Program Guidelines progress reports will be given to
and stability, personal motivation,
and Regulations students periodically. Records of each
moral character, and the care, concern
student’s work and progress is kept
Practice and respect shown for others.
at the Institute, and may be inspected
Students who were acupuncturists
upon request. Students not meeting • have no outstanding bills, tuition,
before enrolling at ITEA must not
expectations will be counseled. If a or fees with the Institute of Taoist
practice Classical Five-Element
student needs more time to work on Education and Acupuncture or its
Acupuncture in any form until they
this aspect of their training, they will be contractors or employees.
are in the student clinic under the
asked to take a temporary withdrawal • have the following on file with ITEA:
supervision of an ITEA Classical
to do so.
Five-Element practitioner. Students - all official transcripts for required
must not teach Classical Five-Element courses in Anatomy and Physiology,
Conduct Policy
Acupuncture while in ITEA’s program. Western Science/Psychology
A student who does not comply with All students are expected to act
and other Biomedical courses, if
these regulations, or whose conduct maturely and with respect for other
applicable
endangers life or impedes healing will students and faculty members. Students
are expected to keep their studies up to - current certification in CPR from the
be dismissed from the program.
date, or to contact the School Director American Heart Association or the
Attendance Requirements with an explanation. Possession of American Red Cross
Students are expected to arrive on time weapons, illegal drugs, and alcohol of - point location sheets documenting
for class with proper materials. The any kind are not allowed at any time 150 hours, checked by certified
Institute requires an overall attendance while the Institute is in session. Any Classical Five-Element practitioners
rate of 100%. Students will be evaluated violation of school policies may result in
- clinical observation sheets
on attendance by all faculty. Any class permanent dismissal from the Institute.
documenting 150 hours with
instruction must be learned on the certified Classical Five-Element
student’s own time, and the student’s Graduation Requirements practitioners
understanding must be verified by a and Policies
- all required self evaluations as well
Classical Five-Element practitioner. A
A Master of Acupuncture Degree in as evaluations from all supervisors
student must have knowledge of all
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture will documenting the student’s clinical
course material in order to graduate.
be awarded to all students who: work
will be required to substantiate a
student’s withdrawal. A student must • complete all required instruction. - clinical supervision sheets
graduate within six (6) years of their documenting 510 hours of work
• meet graduation requirements that
original enrollment date. with Classical Five-Element
are in effect at the time of graduation,
practitioners certified to supervise
Temporary Withdrawals unless written policy states otherwise.
by ITEA, and copies of all intakes
Students who are unable to continue and treatment sheets contained in
classes for medical or personal reasons the 510 hours
will be required to take a temporary
- satisfactory exit evaluation from all
withdrawal until they are able to return
supervisors
and join another class in progress.
DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT™ W W W. I T E A . E D U 18Right to Privacy
The amended Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law
93-579) and the Rules and Regulations
of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, “Privacy Rights of
Parents and Students,” provide the
following rights to students:
• The ability to review their educational
records
• The ability to request changes in
those records if an inaccuracy,
of performance or behavior deemed Information on Licensing
misleading statements, or a violation
unsatisfactory by the School Director. Requirements
of student’s rights are found.
If the area of concern or behavior in Licensure in Colorado
• The ability for the student to insert question continues, the student may be NCCAOM certification (an examination
clarification if ITEA does not make the placed on probation. If no resolution administered by the National
proposed changes. is forthcoming, the student may be Commission for Certification of
Student records may not be disclosed dismissed from the program. At any Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) is
to anyone other than ITEA office time in the process, a course of action required in order to practice acupuncture
staff, officials from licensing and for the student may be developed by in the State of Colorado. In order to
accreditation boards, or auditors the Director or an instructor, providing sit the NCCAOM exam, students must
without the student’s written consent. the student with the opportunity to be in the third year or have graduated
demonstrate that they have resolved the from a nationally accredited school, or
Probation and/or Dismissal area of concern. one which is in candidacy status to be
from the Program Refusal to pay fees/tuition or illegal accredited. ITEA is a nationally accredited
A student may be withdrawn from or violent behavior is grounds for school.
classes if he or she does not make immediate dismissal from the program. Licensure in Other States
satisfactory progress. The Board of Licensure regulations vary from state
Direct ors, after consultation with Grievance Procedures to state. Completion of the Institute’s
all parties involved, makes the final Constructive comments from students Licentiate of Acupuncture program does
decision. on all aspects of its program are not automatically qualify graduates for
welcomed and carefully considered by licensure or registration. Applicants and
Teachers may temporarily suspend a
the Faculty and Administration. When students should research the licensing
student whose conduct is disruptive or
suggested changes are seen to be requirements for the state in which
unacceptable to the academic setting.
practicable, and in the best interests they will practice. Since acupuncture
After appropriate counseling, students
of the Institute, every effort is made to is a rapidly growing profession, state
who demonstrate a genuine desire to
implement them. requirements for licensing may be
learn and conform to school standards
revised. For information about licensure
of conduct may be allowed to resume Should a student voice a grievance,
procedures in a specific state, consult
attendance. The Board of Directors will every attempt is made to resolve their
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
review each case, and decide upon concern. All grievances and/or appeals
Laws which can be ordered through
readmittance. will be handled in an effective and
Bookmasters (800) 247-6553. This
Insufficient academic performance constructive way, through procedures
publication also provides regulating
or unprofessional behavior at the outlined in the student policy manual.
agency contact numbers for each state.
Institute are grounds for academic In many states, NCCAOM certification
probation and if uncorrected, dismissal serves as a full or partial basis for
from the program. The student is first licensure.
given a verbal and written warning
DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT™ W W W. I T E A . E D U 19ITEA, Inc. 317 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 5 Louisville, CO 80027 Phone: (720) 890-8922 Fax: (720) 890-7719 www.itea.edu
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