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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.
.The class is divided into the following nine comprehensive modules (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 Requirements
This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Goals
In this course students will learn: The definition of Acupuncture
History of Acupuncture
Point selection and various techniques used
Factors that influence acupuncture therapy,
Treatment precautions,
and making use of additional resources
Course Topics
Lesson 1: A Short History of Acupuncture
Lesson 2: Acupuncture Treatment
Lesson 3: Acupuncture Techniques
Lesson 4: Factors which Influence Therapy
Lesson 5: Treatment Precautions
Lesson 6: Guidelines for Creating Prescriptions
Lesson 7: Ancient Methods of Selecting Points for Various Disorders
Lesson 8: Acupuncture and Modern Science
Lesson 9: Finding Qualified Acupuncturists and Treatment Resources
Course Materials
All course materials are provided in this class. There is no need to buy additional resources. A suggested reading list is provided
Recommended books:
1. Acupuncture for Everyone: What It Is, Why It Works, and How It Can Help You Booklink to Acupuncture for Everyone 
2. Standard Meridian Points of Acupuncture: Charts
by Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion of the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Booklink to Acupuncture for Everyone Booklink to Charts
3. Finding Effective Acupuncture Points Booklink to Finding Effective Acupuncture Points
Grading Policy
A brief 10 to 20 pt. quiz will follow each lesson that will directly apply what you have learned. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.
Disclaimer
This class does not qualify a student for credit in other universities or educational systems. In addition all material provided in this course about acupuncture is for general purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Acupuncture is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, condition or symptom. Always consult with your personal physician when you have a question pertaining to your health and healthcare.
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