This book is designed as a guide for the practitioner interested in taking the Bio-medicine portion of the NCCAOM exam. The NCCAOM Bio-medicine module is made up of 50 questions divided into three sections and this book is modeled after this exam, containing questions from each of the three categories. The book is divided into five tests containing 50 questions each. Each test includes an answer sheet, answer key and detailed explanations for most questions. Practitioners not interested in taking the Bio-medicine portion of the NCCAOM exam may also find the information contained in this book useful in their everyday clinical practice.

This book is intended to aid students preparing for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in the Biomedicine module and California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. It is a concise review of Biomedicine and is intended to help students recall material taught during the study at Acupuncture schools. It is not intended to substitute any of the comprehensive textbooks. The material is organized and divided into ten chapters and two appendixes. The book covers Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Reproductive, Urinary, Nervous/Musculoskeletal system, Hematology, Dermatological conditions, and Psychiatry/Addiction. The knowledge points are summarized by words, clearly and concisely, with appropriate charts or pictures attached. Numerous practice questions reflecting the content and format of the NCCAOM exam in the Biomedicine module are included after each chapter, and six comprehensive examinations are located at the end of the book. These questions can be used as a pretest to identify areas of weakness or as a post test to determine mastery.

Seven years in the making, Dr. Zhongs Pediatric Essentials opens with an introduction to the history of pediatric applications of Chinese medicine techniques, going back to 168 BCE. The author discusses how childrens physiology differs from adult physiology, and notes the unique aspects of the onset, types, and evolution of disease in pediatric medicine. The author offers useful, complete descriptions of physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for the various organ systems from newborns through adolescents. Separate chapters cover infectious diseases, parasitosis, and a dozen specific syndromes such as profuse sweating, night crying, and growth disorders. In each example, detailed diagnostic guidelines are accompanied by a description of the therapeutic principle governing treatment and a list of specific TCM formulas, including herbs, Tui Na, moxibustion, and acupuncture, as well as advice about prevention and use of patent medicines. Dr. Zhong has been learning, practicing, researching, and teaching traditional Chinese medicine pediatrics for three decades. His unique work will be useful as a complete reference to aid clinicians in formulating a plan from diagnosis to treatment, as well as a textbook for students of pediatric TCM.

This handout is intended to aid the student preparing for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Acupuncture with Point Location module and California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. It is designed for the Board preparation course and should be used with another book "Review and Pretest for NCCAOM and California Licensing Exams in Acupuncture with Point Location (2015 Edition)". This handout can be also used for self-study. This handout is organized and divided into four weeks class meetings and assignments. It covers weekly Reading Materials, weekly Knowledge/Test Points, weekly Class Discussion Questions, weekly Class Quiz, weekly Home Assignments, weekly Questions, and weekly Class Assignments Answer Key. By consistent four weeks study, the student can be ready to take the National Board exam in Acupuncture with Point Location.

Finally, a short and easy-to-follow book that gives practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine all the information they need to notice, understand, and refer their patients correctly when facing potentially dangerous signs and symptoms. * Introductory material gives you an outline of how to actually do a correct patient referral and how to follow up for your own and your patient's medical and legal protection. * In just 220 pages Dr. Anzaldua presents all the most common red flag signs and symptoms that we may see in an acupuncture clinic. He also tells us what level of referral may be necessary for each red flag case. * Every red flag has a real life case study, helping readers to understand the process of identifying red flag cases and making correct referrals. * The easy-to-follow design and thorough index lets you find what you are looking for quickly. * Questions at the end of every chapter allow students and life-long learners to review what you have learned as you go. This book belongs on every practitioner's shelf . . . it could save somebody's life!

This book is intended to aid the student preparing for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Chinese Herbology module and California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. It is a concise review of Chinese Herbology and is intended to help the student recall material taught during the second and third years of Acupuncture schools. It is not intended to substitute for comprehensive textbook. This book is highly recommended to be used to combine with my another book Chinese Herbology Practice Tests which includes over 2700 herbal practice questions.