Online Class: Acupuncture Made Easy
|  | | | | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $25.00 Course with Certificate & CEUs = $50.00 |
"The future of acupuncture will to some degree depend upon our ability to reconcile the old and new within a new science of energy medicine. This can only be accomplished if we honor both our traditional roots and the challenge of building on the foundation provided by scientific research." -Dennis Tucker, Ph.D., L.Ac., of Nevada City, California Earn a certificate (both hard copy and electronic) upon successful completion (additional charges apply). UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
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 Course Description Have you always wanted to learn acupuncture? This self-paced course will demystify acupuncture treatments and techniques. Students will explore the history of acupuncture, acupuncture theories, diagnostics, factors that influence acupuncture therapy, treatment precautions, techniques, methods, and guidelines for prescriptions. This course is divided into the following nine comprehensive lessons: -
A Short History of Acupuncture -
Acupuncture Treatment -
Factors that Influence Therapy -
Treatment Precautions -
Ancient Methods of Selecting Points for Various Disorders -
Acupuncture Techniques -
Guidelines for Creating Prescriptions -
Acupuncture and Modern Science -
Finding Qualified Acupuncturists and Treatment Resources Providing a learning platform for acupuncture students as well as practitioners, this course will help develop skills in applying ancient and modern acupuncture techniques--techniques such as moxibustion, aricular acupuncture, cupping and electro-acupuncture--to name a few. Topics also include point selection, disease diagnosis, treatment method, appropriate precautions, and accurate prescriptions. If you're interested in learning acupuncture techniques or just interested in learning more about the field itself, this class will meet and exceed your expectations.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: A Short History of AcupunctureIn this first lesson we will introduce Acupuncture, provide a history of Acupuncture development, and its historical influence in other countries | Lesson 2: Acupuncture TreatmentIn this second lesson we will focus on different types of Acupuncture treatments. Topics will include Acupuncture Points, point selection and point matching, and other techniques to enhance treatment. | Lesson 3: Acupuncture TechniquesIn this lesson we will introduce the Classical Needling Technique, the Bu- Xi Techniques, Draining and Supplementing Hand Technique and the Dao Ma Needling Technique | Lesson 4: Factors which Influence Therapy This lesson explains the factors that influence the acupuncture therapy. You will learn about the fundamental principles, five elements, causes, methods of diagnosis and treatments. | Lesson 5: Treatment PrecautionsIn this fifth lesson we will focus on the techniques and the before-after precautions that follow treatments. Topics will also include alarm signs of accidental injuries on important organs. | Lesson 6: Guidelines for Creating PrescriptionsIn this lesson we will focus on the guidelines to follow to create effective prescriptions. | Lesson 7: Ancient Methods of Selecting Points for Various DisordersIn this seventh lesson we will return to our examination of the Chinese ancient beliefs and methods in selecting points according to meridians, and introduce commonly used points that are utilized today. | Lesson 8: Acupuncture and Modern Science This lesson relates acupuncture with the modern science based on five topics: Acupuncture and Modern Chemicals, Yin-Yang and Body cells, Acupuncture and Side-effect reductions, Acupuncture and Modern Treatments, and Acupuncture for Pharmaceuticals Replac | Lesson 9: Finding Qualified Acupuncturists and Treatment ResourcesIn this final lesson we will go over tips to find a good acupuncture practitioner, Resources available for the acupuncture treatment, and Web Resources |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit.
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Official awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers
to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information about Acupuncture Basics | Course Title | : | Acupuncture Made Easy | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 31597 | | Course Type | : | Professional Development | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Course Review | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $25 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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The treatments themselves do not 'cure' the condition, they simply restore the body's self-healing ability."
-Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O.
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