Vietnam: Basic knowledge required for graduates of Traditional Medicine, Level 5 of VQF

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According to the regulation on the minimum knowledge volume and required competencies for graduates from intermediate and college levels in Traditional Medicine issued together with Circular 54/2018/TT-BLDTBXH, the basic knowledge required for graduates of Traditional Medicine, Level 5 of VQF in Vietnam are:

- Explain the anatomical structure and physiological function of organs and parts of the human body;

- Assess the impact of viruses, bacteria, parasites, physical agents, chemical agents, and the role of genetics on the human body;

- Identify common emergency cases at the primary health care level;

- Understand the use of commonly used medicinal herbs and some traditional medicine prescriptions;

- Describe the basic processing methods of traditional medicinal herbs;

- Describe the meridian system, correctly identify the location, and explain the effects of commonly used acupuncture points, and explain the principles of point selection in treatment;

- Explain acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, moxibustion techniques, and other specific techniques;

- Describe massage movements that impact the skin, muscles, joints, and acupuncture points. Explain the effects, indications, and contraindications of massage to appropriately apply in treatment and prevention;

- Explain the principles, methods, effects, indications, and contraindications of exercise therapy. Describe basic exercise therapy movements;

- Present and explain the steps of examination, diagnosis, treatment principles, prognosis, and prevention of some common diseases according to traditional medicine;

- Identify common traditional medicine symptoms clinically;

- Present the ethical principles related to health care and the legal responsibilities of the medical profession;

- Present basic knowledge about politics, culture, social issues, law, national defense-security, and physical education as regulated.

Details may be found in Circular 54/2018/TT-BLDTBXH effective from February 10, 2019.

Le Vy

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