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Naturopathic Doctor CE Course - Acupuncture 205 - 211 :
Naturopathic Doctor
Acupuncture 205 - 211
Credit Hours(s)
12.0
Instructors
Ivo Waerlop, DC/Russ Fasolino DC, Lic Ac
Price
$216.00 USD
Format(s)
AudioVisual Course
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Educational Objectives
Explain how needle manipulation works on a physiological basis and extrapolate as to when to apply these techniques
Summarize some of the more relevant literature surrounding the use of one of the most commonly used acupuncture points: Stomach 36
Describe the physiology of tongue color, shape, coating and spirit (movement)
Compare clinical examples of tongue appearance and identify key components of the tongue exam
Interpret the meaning of clinical findings during the tongue exam and correlate them to physiolog
Identify the 3 types of acupuncture points and identify what a homeostatic point is
Describe the phases (latent, passive and active) of acupuncture points
Illustrate the anatomical characteristics that make up all acupuncture points
Outline the location of 25 commonly used homeostatic acupuncture points
Differentiate discrete anatomical characteristics that make up homeostatic acupuncture points
Explain the common indications and cautions for use of the homeostatic acupuncture points
Review the neuroanatomy of spinal nerves and explain how it relates to paravertebral (Bladder Shu) points
Discuss and demonstrate needling technique for the homeostatic acupuncture points
Demonstrate point location on live models
Describe and summarize the mechanisms by which acupuncture exerts effect on pain modulation and musculoskeletal function
Describe joint and muscle mechanoreceptor anatomy and physiology and how they relate to acupuncture
Define and discuss the ascending and descending neurological pathways affected by acupuncture
Outline the importance of cortical representation and the sensory/motor homunculus and relate them to acupuncture points with examples
Demonstrate the importance of the cerebellum and its role in acupuncture treatment of musculoskeletal disorders
Identify the layers of integument that you are piercing while doing acupuncture
Compare and contrast the physiological consequences of superficial, medium and deep needling
Differentiate which depth of needling is appropriate for the desired effect
Describe the neurological pathways involved with acupuncture needling
Explain the significance of needle retention time
Identify common acupuncture point classification groups
Compare the use of different point categories in clinical practice
Describe the point location for points within commonly used groups
Explain the local anatomy and neurology involved with key points
Outline indications for use of some points and point categories
Describe the history of the San Jiao
Associate the San Jiao to Vagal Nerve function
Breakdown each of the 3 “burners” into their component parts
Review the salient points on the San Jiao Meridian
Summarize the function and indications of the Shu Points and apply that to the San Jiao channel
Examine the origin of the Qi symbol
Define Qi Identify and describe the types of Qi
Explain Qi as it relates to triple warmer metabolism
Describe and compare the types of Qi pathology
Review the pertinent points on the Pericardium channel
Explain how the neurological development of the brachial plexus relates to the pericardium meridian function
Demonstrate the local anatomy of the pericardium channel in the upper extremity
Other Info
Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 205 thru 211
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