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Continued Education (CEUs)

Advanced Herbal Prescription Writing Distance Learning

Mark Frost |

Instructor Mark Frost, MSTCM, L.Ac.

Advanced Herbal Prescription Writing 8 Course Series

This is an 8 course series teaching the art of custom herbal writing. The first course will begin with an introduction to the course material and will highlight the primary skills required for advanced herbal prescription writing. The remaining 7 courses cover TCM herb categories discussing the most frequently used herbs for each.

This is being offered as a set of 8 courses that are each pending approval for 2 hours of distance learning credit by the NCCAOM and the California Acupuncture Board. Each course can also be purchased individually. Note: The first course is a prerequisite before any additional courses can be purchased.

After each course is broadcast, the distance learning option will be posted and available for purchase. The broadcast dates are listed below for reference. Access to course content will be available for up to 2 years.

Distance Learning Availability Dates

  • Course 1 Recorded on October 5, 2020 will be available October 12, 2020
  • Course 2: Recorded on October 19, 2020 will be available October 26, 2020
  • Course 3: Recorded on November 2, 2020 will be available November 9, 2020
  • Course 4: Recorded on November 16, 2020 will be available November 23, 2020
  • Course 5: Recorded on January 11, 2021 will be available January 18, 2021
  • Course 6: Recorded on January 25, 2021 will be available February 1, 2021
  • Course 7: Recorded on February 8, 2021 will be available February 15, 2021
  • Course 8: Recorded on February 22, 2021 will be available March 1, 2021

Individual Course Descriptions

Course 1: Introduction to Course Information & Material

The art of custom herbal prescription writing comes from a synthesis of several skills. Essential in all aspects of clinical care is the ability to conduct a thorough, comprehensive patient interview. A sample case study will be presented outlining all of these essential steps and will include a custom herbal formula developed through the use of these newly learned skills.

  1. We will discuss the details specific to TCM that allows the physician to interview the patient in a comprehensive manner.
  2. We will review TCM diagnostic methods with an eye specifically toward herbal medicine treatment.
  3. The essential step in developing a thorough treatment plan is writing a detailed treatment principle. We will discuss this step in detail as it is the most frequently overlooked step between diagnosis and treatment.
  4. Finally, we will discuss the necessary ability to differentiate individual herbs within single herb categories based on best use of individual herbs.

Course 2: Release Exterior, Clear Heat, Eliminate Wind Dampness

In the second class we will take an in-depth look at the most frequently used herbs within the Clear Heat, Drain Downward, and Eliminate Wind Damp categories. The review will include graphs comparing individual herb functions, thermal properties, entering meridians and best use for each herb. Discussion will include examples of specific applications of herbs within the category, and common Dui Yao combinations used frequently in classic herbal prescriptions. Brief case studies will also be used to highlight specific functions of herbs. Student questions will be answered when presented.

Course 3: Aromatic Transform Damp, Transform Damp, Transform Phlegm

In the third class we will take an in-depth look at the most frequently used herbs within the Aromatic Transform Damp, Transform Damp, and Transform Phlegm categories. The review will include graphs comparing individual herb functions, thermal properties, entering meridians and best use for each herb. Discussion will include examples of specific applications of herbs within the category, and common Dui Yao combinations used frequently in classic herbal prescriptions. Brief case studies will also be used to highlight specific functions of herbs. Student questions will be answered when presented.

Course 4: Stop Cough & Wheezing, Regulate Qi, Regulate Blood

In the fourth class we will take an in-depth look at the most frequently used herbs within the Stop cough & Wheezing, Regulate Qi, and Regulate Blood categories. The review will include graphs comparing individual herb functions, thermal properties, entering meridians and best use for each herb. Discussion will include examples of specific applications of herbs within the category, and common Dui Yao combinations used frequently in classic herbal prescriptions. Brief case studies will also be used to highlight specific functions of herbs. Student questions will be answered when presented. A detailed case study will be presented at the end of this class to highlight course materials learned up to this point.

Course 5: Stop Bleeding, Warm Interior, Tonify Qi

In the fifth class we will take an in-depth look at the most frequently used herbs within the Stop Bleeding, Warm Interior, and Tonify Qi categories. The review will include graphs comparing individual herb functions, thermal properties, entering meridians and best use for each herb. Discussion will include examples of specific applications of herbs within the category, and common Dui Yao combinations used frequently in classic herbal prescriptions. Brief case studies will also be used to highlight specific functions of herbs. Student questions will be answered when presented.

Course 6: Tonify Blood, Tonify Yin, Tonify Yang

In the sixth class we will take an in-depth look at the most frequently used herbs within the Tonify Blood, Tonify Yin and Tonify Yang categories. The review will include graphs comparing individual herb functions, thermal properties, entering meridians and best use for each herb. Discussion will include examples of specific applications of herbs within the category, and common Dui Yao combinations used frequently in classic herbal prescriptions. Brief case studies will also be used to highlight specific functions of herbs. Student questions will be answered when presented.

Course 7: Astringents, Calm Spirit, Open Orifice

In the seventh class we will take an in-depth look at the most frequently used herbs within the Astringents, Calm Spirit, and Open Oriface categories. The review will include graphs comparing individual herb functions, thermal properties, entering meridians and best use for each herb. Discussion will include examples of specific applications of herbs within the category, and common Dui Yao combinations used frequently in classic herbal prescriptions. Brief case studies will also be used to highlight specific functions of herbs. Student questions will be answered when presented. Mini case studies will be utilized during the lecture to highlight various herb application.

Course 8: Extinguish Wind & Tremor, Detailed in-class Case Study

In the eighth class we will take an in-depth look at the most frequently used herbs within the Extinguish Wind & Tremor category. The review will include graphs comparing individual herb functions, thermal properties, entering meridians and best use for each herb. Discussion will include examples of specific applications of herbs within the category, and common Dui Yao combinations used frequently in classic herbal prescriptions. At the end of the class a detailed case study will be presented and afford the students an opportunity to participate in both the development of a treatment principle and the selection of herbs for the final custom prescription.

Distance Learning Course: $30 each (Course will be made available for purchase approximately 1 week after the live broadcast date.)

Each course is pending approval for 2 hours of distance learning credits by the NCCAOM, Provider #683 in AOM-BIO and pending approval for 2 hours of distance learning credits by the California Acupuncture Board provider #680 in Category 1.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Mark W. Frost, MSTCM, L.Ac. is chair of the Herbal Medicine Department at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, California. Professor Frost teaches in both the Masters and Doctoral Programs, serves as a clinical supervisor in colleges Community Clinic, and has had a private practice in San Francisco for over 30 years. He is the author of numerous articles on Chinese herbal medicine and has presented at several TCM conferences since 2014.

CLASS PURCHASE

Purchase link coming soon.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

This course is pending approval by the California Acupuncture Board, Provider #680, for 2 hours of continuing education in category 1 distance learning credits. This course is pending approval by the NCCAOM, Provider #683, for 2 hours of distance learning continuing education credits in AOM-BIO.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Distance learning courses are not refundable.

COUPON & HERBS FOR SALE

Attendees will receive a coupon for use on the Mayway website. (Use of coupon or purchase of Mayway herbal products is not required to attend a Mayway sponsored educational event.)

MATERIALS & HANDOUTS

The instructor recommends having the most recent Bensky book.

AVAILABILITY OF CONTENT

Students will have access to the recording for up to 2 years after purchase.

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About the Author

Mark W. Frost, MSTCM, and licensed acupuncturist, was previously chair of the Herbal Medicine Department at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, California where he taught in both the Masters and Doctoral Programs and served as a clinical supervisor in their Community Clinic. Mark has also been in private practice in San Francisco for more than 30 years. He is the author of numerous articles on Chinese herbal medicine and has presented at several TCM conferences since 2014.

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