Naturopathic Doctor CE Course - Acupuncture 205 - 211 :

Naturopathic Doctor


Acupuncture 205 - 211
12.0

Ivo Waerlop, DC/Russ Fasolino DC, Lic Ac

$216.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


  • 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

Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 205 thru 211
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