Description

This course explores the concepts and theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how to apply them in the clinical practice. After completion of the program students will have proficiency in using TCM theory to diagnose and treat medical conditions using TCM based theories which facilitate the appropriate selection of acupuncture points and therapies to support an integrative approach to care. It also provides training in additional acupuncture therapies and other techniques used in treatment. The focus of instructions will focus on proficiency in hands on skills to include acupuncture, tuina, electro-acupuncture, auricular, laser therapy, cupping, and other integrative practices that facilitate and promote wellness, restoration of health, and the management of chronic and acute conditions in adults using an integrative approach to care. Strategies include nutrition, movement, mind body approaches, spirituality, complementary and alternative modalities and botanicals. Ultimately providing an expanded template for nurse practitioners to incorporate integrative health principles into their practices.

Course Curriculum

The focus of instructions will focus on proficiency in hands on skills to include acupuncture, tuina, electro-acupuncture, auricular, laser therapy, cupping, and other integrative practices that facilitate and promote wellness, restoration of health, and the management of chronic and acute conditions in adults using an integrative approach to care. Strategies include nutrition, movement, mind body approaches, spirituality, complementary and alternative modalities and botanicals. Ultimately providing an expanded template for nurse practitioners to incorporate integrative health principles into their practices.

Benefits

• At the completion of the course
• the student will be able to: Examine and demonstrate the theories and application of TCM; basic concepts and theories that provide the basis of point and other therapeutic selections
• in addition to treatments that promote health and healing. Demonstrate proficiency in the application of acupuncture treatment and other TCM therapies. Examine the legal
• safety and ethical issues of an integrative health practice
• strategies for effective collaboration with diverse healthcare disciplines to meet the needs of patients with various health concerns. Review evidence-based studies to support the use of acupuncture and integrative approaches to promote health and well-being and manage health conditions.

Trainer Expertise

ACUPUNCTURE 260

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