Workshops, seminars and short courses

Human Anatomy (200 hours)

Anatomy is the study of the structure and composition of cells, tissues and organs. Topics include the study of the systems of the body: skeletal, articulatory/joints, muscular, lymphatic, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine/hormones. Students will also learn how to locate pressure points as well as the functions and disharmonies of organs.

The class and its curriculum is an excellent introduction for those who have no previous knowledge or understanding of the structure and composition of the human body. No previous science studies are required to take this course. It is design to aid in the understanding and awareness of the human body and it's functions in relation to both Eastern and Western medicine.

Areas of study and focus will include the following:

General Anatomy
Osteology
Arthrology
Vasculature
Head, Face and Neck
Thorax and Abdomen
Superior Extremities
Inferior Extremities
Cardio-Vascular System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Urinary System
Endocrine System
Reproductive System
Nervous System
Lymphatic System

This course is one of Three Major Foundational Courses offered at the Shiatsu School of Canada and is ideal for those interested in continuing the studies in any of the full diploma programs:

-Shiatsu Therapy Diploma Program
-Acupuncture Diploma Program
-Combined Shiatsu/Acupuncture Diploma Program
-TCM Practitioner (Combined Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs) Diploma Program

This course is offered twice per year with a variety of schedules and is an excellent introduction to any of our career training diploma programs.

Course Details (2 Start Dates to Choose From)

Fall Start 2012 (Toronto Campus)
Term 1: September 13, 2012 to December 21, 2012: Thursdays & Fridays, 8:30am to 12pm
Term 2: January 10, 2013 to March 29, 2013
Thursdays & Fridays, 8:30am to 12pm
Term 3: April 18, 2013 to May 16, 2013 Thursdays, 8:30am to 12pm

Winter 2013 ( Toronto Campus)
January to July 2013: Tuesday 6pm - 10pm & Sunday 2:30 - 6:00pm

Fall Start 2012 ( Peterborough Campus)
September 4, 2012 to December 13, 2012
&
January 8, 2013 to April 18, 2013
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Cost: $1590.00 (+ tax) - payment plans can be arranged, please call to discuss your options.

Registration: Please call the Admissions Department to register for this course. Payment can be made in full or interest free monthly installments. If students choose to take this course as an independent course the hours and fees are applied towards the program as an exemption from this course within the program of their choice.

Upon successful completion of this course, students receive an official transcript for their academic records.

About the Instructor: (Toronto Campus)

Chai Lien LeE, Ph.D (India)
Director of Bio-Medical Sciences
Instructor of Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology
(Foundational Daytime Sciences)

Chai Lien Lee is a foreign trained medical doctor. She graduated from the University of Bombay in India in 1976 with an MBBS (medical) degree. She completed a Master of Surgery degree in human anatomy in 1982.

Her 30 years of teaching experience includes teaching to students in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and audio-speech therapy, as well as shiatsu and acupuncture.

Chai Lien Lee has been with our school for 15 years during which she has become a respected and valued instructor and mentor.

Dr. Lee uses her medical background and years of
teaching experience to make the world of anatomy a little less scary.
Jennifer Stock, shiatsu and acupuncture student

How to Register: Please call 416-323-1818 ex. 22 or toll free 1-800-263-1703 ex.22 for further information or to register for this course. Minimum enrollment is required to run this course. Schedules are subject to change, please call us directly to confirm dates and times for this class.