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Physiology (100 hours or 200 hours)

Physiology is the study of how the human body functions.

The class and its curriculum is an excellent introduction for those who have no previous knowledge or understanding of the human body. No previous science studies are required to take this course. It is designed to aid in the understanding and awareness of the human body and it's functions in relation to both Eastern and Western medicine, thus should be taken in conjunction with the Human Anatomy course but can be studied independently from the Human Anatomy course.

Areas of study and focus will include the following:

Cellular metabolism,
Thermo-regulation,
Bone growth,
Muscle function,
Lymph flow,
Blood function,
Respiration,
Digestion,
W
aste Elimination,
Hormonal influences,
Reproduction,
Nerve function

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)

*please note the different lengths of study, 100 hours is the minimum length of study for the Acupuncture Diploma Program and the Chinese Herbs Diploma Program. 200 hours of study is the minimum length of study for the Shiatsu Diploma Program.

Winter Start 2012: 200 hours for Shiatsu Diploma Program
Term 1:
January 2 to March 20, 2012,  MondaysTuesdays, 8:30am to 12pm 
Term 2: April 10 to June 22, 2012, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 8:30am to 12pm (please note: the Thursday classes in this term are only running from May 3 to June 21 - 8 classes)
Cost:  $1590 (+ tax)

OR

Winter Start 2012: 100 hours for Acupuncture Diploma Program
January 25 to July 25, 2012, Wednesdays, 6pm to 10pm
Cost
:
 $795.00 (+ tax)

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:

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.

Chai Lien Lee is the Director of Bio-Medical Sciences.

How to Register: Please call 416-323-1818 ex. 25 or toll free 1-800-263-1703 ex.25 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.