BIOSCIENCE

To responsibly and confidently practice Oriental Medicine in the United States, a practitioner must understand the principles and procedures of modern science and medicine. For the health and safety of the patient, an acupuncturist must know the strengths and weaknesses of both modern and traditional systems. As stated in its educational philosophy, Edgewood College of Georgia believes that to create a successful practice and to positively represent Oriental Medicine in today’s modern medical culture, the practitioner must have the ability to communicate in a knowledgeable and professional manner with all health care practitioners. It is toward these important goals that bioscience comprises the following courses: