Educational Objectives Part 1
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
Part 2
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 3
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 4
Outline detailed Small Intestine meridian characteristics and clinical presentations
Distinguish the therapeutic functions of the main Small Intestine acupoints
Demonstrate Small Intestine meridian applications in specific conditions
Part 5
Outline detailed Bladder meridian characteristics and clinical presentations
Distinguish the therapeutic functions of the main Bladder acupoints
Demonstrate Bladder meridian applications in specific conditions
Part 6
Outline detailed Kidney meridian characteristics and clinical presentations
Distinguish the therapeutic functions of the main Kidney acupoints
Demonstrate Kidney meridian applications in specific conditions
Part 7
Outline detailed Pericardium meridian characteristics and clinical presentations
Distinguish the therapeutic functions of the main Pericardium acupoints
Demonstrate Pericardium meridian applications in specific conditions
Part 8
Define the science of Mian Xiang, Face Diagnosis
Differentiate the regions of the face and how to interpret what they mean
Outline the nine different shapes of the face and identify their personality
Analyze several recognizable faces and what they reveal
Part 9
Define the science of Tongue Diagnosis
Differentiate the regions of the tongue and how to interpret what they mean
Outline the five different colours that can manifest in the tongue
Distinguish when Tongue diagnosis is inappropriate
Part 10
Distinguish short term and long term pain management protocols
Describe four unique pain management protocols that do not exist in TCM
Give examples of accessing higher neurological centers to affect pain management
Demonstrate the short term and long term pain management protocols
Part 11
Distinguish TCM approach to inflammation VS western physiological model
Differentiate the Six Evils and The eight Disharmonic Patterns of Inflammation
Describe the Six Pathogenic Factors and The Six Climatic Factors That Cause Inflammation
Give Examples of the WuXing Causes of Inflammation
Part 12
Differentiate short term inflammation diagnostic protocols
Differentiate long term inflammation diagnostic protocols
Give examples of accessing higher neurological centers to affect inflammation management
Demonstrate the short term and long term inflammation examination protocols
Part 13
Differentiate short term inflammation treatment protocols
Differentiate long term inflammation treatment protocols
Demonstrate the short term and long term inflammation treatment protocols
Give examples and research citations of treatment protocols for inflammation of concussions
Part 14
Demonstrate meridian balancing techniques including meridian Tracing, Flushing a Meridian, Excess Energy Screening and meridian Reversal
Demonstrate what to do when Pulse Diagnosis is negative
Beginning and Ending Technique Protocols
Integrate unique Applied Kinesiology Neurological Dysorganization protocols
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