• Review principles of acupuncture
• Relate the types of Acupoints and laws of Acupuncture
• Outline the functions of the first four meridians
• Demonstrate Pulse diagnosis and Mu point diagnosis

• Distinguish the Biological Energetic Clock vs the Organ Biological Clock
• Summarize the description of each of the main meridians
• Identify the muscles related to each meridian

• Outline detailed Heart meridian characteristics and clinical presentations
• Distinguish the therapeutic functions of the main  Heart acupoints
• Demonstrate Heart meridian applications in specific conditions

Part 1

• Outline and contrast the Eastern approach to health care VS the Western approach to health care.
• List the concept of Laws governing function in energy medicine.
• Distinguish some of the unique terms and concepts of acupuncture that do not exist in Western Medicine.
• Use a 21st century diagnostic protocol for acupuncture.
• Clinically apply specific Diagnostic Muscle Testing protocols for traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis.

Part 2

• Recite the ancient historical beginnings of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
• Outline the discovery of Chinese medicine by the western world.
• Present the evolution and the source of modern acupuncture terminology.

Part 3

• Generalize the mythological and theoretical concepts of Yin and Yang.
• Translate the Yin and Yang Organ and CNS Networks.
• Summarize Yin and Yang Clinical Presentations.

Part 4

• Introduce the origins of the electromagnetic force that unites man to the universe.
• Describe how Qi enters and circulates in the body.
• Describe the types and functions of this electromagnetic force.

Part 5

• Discuss the traditional TCM Laws of Acupuncture.
• Apply the Laws of Interaction of Organs and Meridians.
• Utilize unique Applied Kinesiology examination and treatment principles that are no know in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Part 6

• Introduce an overview of all the meridians.
• Outline the seven classifications of meridians.
• Describe the functions of the first four meridians.

Part 7

• Distinguish the Biological Energetic Clock vs the Organ Biological Clock.
• Summarize the description of each of the main meridians.
• Identify the muscles related to each meridian.

Part 8

• Summarize the common methods of treating acupuncture points.
• Define the types of acupoints and what they are used for.
• Produce a meridian memorization limerick.

Part 9

• Introduce the origins of the electromagnetic force that unites man to the universe.
• Describe how Qi enters and circulates in the body.
• Outline the types and functions of this electromagnetic force.

Part 10

• Summarize Traditional Acupuncture Pulse Diagnosis.
• Define the 6 Classification of Pulses.
• Outline the seasonal variations in Pulse Diagnosis.
• Distinguish the traditional parameters of Pulse Diagnosis.
• Demonstrate Applied Kinesiology Pulse Diagnosis.

Part 11

• Summarize the thermal manifestations of each meridian.

Part 12

• Outline detailed Lung meridian characteristics and clinical presentations.
• Distinguish the therapeutic functions of the main Lung acupoints.
• Demonstrate Lung meridian applications in specific conditions.

Part 13

• Outline detailed Large Intestine meridian characteristics and clinical presentations.
• Distinguish the therapeutic functions of the main Large Intestine acupoints.
• Demonstrate Large Intestine meridian applications in specific conditions.

Part 14

• Outline detailed Stomach meridian characteristics and clinical presentations.
• Recognize deficiency and/or excess symptoms of Stomach meridian imbalances.
• Distinguish the therapeutic functions of the Stomach acupoints.
• Demonstrate Stomach meridian applications in specific conditions.

Part 15

• Outline detailed Spleen meridian characteristics and clinical presentations.
• Recognize deficiency and/or excess symptoms of Spleen meridian imbalances.
• Distinguish the therapeutic functions of the Spleen acupoints.
• Demonstrate Spleen meridian applications in specific conditions.

Part 16

• Identify the specific location of the Alarm (Mu) Points.
• Outline a specific TCM Alarm Point Diagnosis protocol.
• Contrast an Applied Kinesiology Alarm Point Diagnosis Protocol.
• Demonstrate traditional TCM and Applied Kinesiology Alarm Point Diagnosis.

Part 17

• Create a specific plan to implement diagnosis and treatment protocols.
• Contrast meridian diagnosis and treatment for inhibited muscles and hyper-facilitated muscles.
• Review Pulse Diagnosis and Alarm Point Diagnosis Protocols.
• Demonstrate unique Applied Kinesiology meridians techniques.