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Acupuncture National Exam Prep Course : Board Review for Those Taking the NBCE or ABCA Exam
2.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$40.00 USD

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  • Compare and contrast Yin and Yang as they relate to Acupuncture theory, diagnosis and treatment
  • Explain the 8 Principles and apply them to Acupuncture diagnosis
  • Describe the interrelationships of the Five Elements, and explain their significance in acupuncture theory
  • Recall the daily time allotments associated with each organ and meridian according to the Horary Cycle
  • Distinguish the main functions and pathologies of the Yin organs
  • Recognize the main points in point prescriptions used to treat many common disharmonies of the organs
  • Identify the functions and pathologies associated with Qi, Jing, Blood, Shen and Fluids
  • List the 71 Meridians of acupuncture
  • Reproduce a chart of the most important acupuncture points.
  • Identify areas of further study needed by the student for successful performance on a national board exam in acupuncture.

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Acupuncture 461 : The Eight Extraordinary Vessels; Principles of Treatment and Combination of Points: A Comprehensive Study on Crafting Acupuncture Treatment Strategies.
5.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$100.00 USD

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  • Cite the clinical applications of the Governing Vessel
  • Recall the clinical applications of the Directing Vessel
  • Distinguish the five branches of the Penetrating Vessel
  • Relate the clinical applications of the Girdle Vessel
  • Give examples of the clinical applications of the Yang Stepping Vessel
  • Discuss how the Yin and Yang Stepping Vessels combine in Pathology
  • Recognize the importance of adopting the correct treatment principle
  • Point out how the Root and Manifestation relate to each other
  • Describe how a Manifestation can become a Root of further Manifestations
  • Explain the importance of tracing clinical manifestations back to their Roots
  • Summarize the importance of knowing when to tonify Qi or expel pathogenic factors
  • Recognize the importance of being aware of residual pathogenic factors
  • Compare herbal treatment and acupuncture

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Acupuncture 460 : Patterns According to the Three Burners, 12 Channels and Eight Extraordinary Vessels; Shu Points and Categories of Points: A Comprehensive Study of Pattern Discrimination in TCM
5.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$100.00 USD

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  • Identify patterns according to the Three Burners
  • Relate patterns according to the Three Burners to those of the Four Levels
  • Integrate the relationship between the channels and the organs in disease
  • List the causes of channel problems
  • Diagnose channel patterns 
  • Identify the Generating and Overacting sequence patterns
  • Relate the Qi of the channels to a flow of water
  • Explain the importance of the Transporting Points in clinical practice
  • Describe the connection between the channels and the environment
  • Summarize the dynamism of points at the end and beginning of the channels
  • Outline the significance of the regulating, balancing and integrating functions of the extraordinary vessels
  • List the different ways that opening and coupled points can be used to open the Vessels
  • Determine when to use the extraordinary vessels

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Acupuncture 459 : Identification of Patterns - Small/Large Intestine, Gall Bladder, Bladder, Six Stages and Four Levels: A Comprehensive Study of These Organs and an Introduction to the Progression of Disease
5.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$100.00 USD

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  • List the main functions of the Small Intestine
  • Describe the main functions of the Large Intestine
  • Summarize the role of diet in Large Intestine pathology
  • Discuss the importance of the Gall Bladder's function of storing bile
  • Relate the pathology of Gall Bladder pathology to that of the Liver
  • Outline the main Bladder function of transforming and excreting fluids
  • Explain why the Kidneys do not have Full patterns
  • Differentiate Damp-Heat in the Bladder from Damp-Cold in the Bladder
  • Give examples of symptoms of the stages of external Wind invasion
  • Identify the main clinical manifestations of the emergence of Latent Heat
  • Recognize Damp-Heat in the Gall Bladder and Liver
  • Distinguish between Bright Yang, Greater Yang, Lesser Yang, Greater Yin, Lesser Yin, and Terminal Yin patterns
  • Distinguish between Wei, Qi, Ying and Blood Level patterns

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Acupuncture 458 : Identification of Patterns - Lung, Spleen, Kidney and Stomach: A Comprehensive Study of These Organs and Their Relationships
5.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$100.00 USD

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  • Describe how exterior Wind (combined with Heat or Cold) can invade the Lung Exterior portion to cause exterior patterns
  • Discuss and differentiate the effects of Dryness and Dampness on the Lungs
  • Recognize Lung Deficiency patterns
  • Identify Lung Excess patterns
  • Differentiate Lung Phlegm patterns
  • Describe and differentiate Spleen Deficiency Patterns
  • Compare and contrast Spleen Cold-Dampness and Damp-Heat in the Spleen
  • Analyze the significance of the duality of Kidney-Yin and Kidney-Yang in Kidney pathology
  • Point out the differences and similarities associated with Yin, Yang, and Jing Deficiencies in the Kidneys
  • Outline the importance of heredity in determining the strength of a child's Kidneys
  • Apply the significance of Stomach-Qi in prognosis
  • Illustrate how Stomach-Qi manifests on tongue and pulse

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Acupuncture 457 : Identification of Patterns - Heart, Pericardium and Liver: A Comprehensive Study of These Organs and Their Relationships
5.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$100.00 USD

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  • Identify the four pathological patterns of Qi disharmony
  • Defend the importance of distention as a characteristic of Qi stagnation
  • Identify the four Blood pathology patterns
  • Distinguish between various types of Blood stasis in the Liver, Heart, Lungs, Stomach, Intestines and Uterus
  • Recognize the causes of Blood stasis
  • Identify the three types of pathological Body Fluid patterns
  • Give examples of Phlegm in Chinese medicine
  • Outline the role of the Spleen, Lungs and Kidneys in the production of Phlegm
  • Differentiate between the various Heart pathologies
  • Discuss how pathologies of the Pericardium differ from those of the Heart
  • List the general characteristics of Liver pathology
  • Differentiate between the various Liver pathologies

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Acupuncture 456 : Diagnosis by Palpation: A Comprehensive Study on Palpation, Focusing on the Radial Pulse
5.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$100.00 USD

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  • Describe the role of the radial pulse in diagnosis
  • Give examples of the problems inherent in pulse diagnosis
  • Discuss the clinical significance of the three levels of the pulse
  • List the factors to take into account when evaluating the pulse
  • Recognize signs from palpating the temperature, moisture, and texture of the skin
  • Explain how palpation of the abdomen provides valuable diagnostic information
  • Recognize the various forms taken by 'Excess of Yang' and 'Deficiency of Yang'
  • Recognize the various forms taken by 'Excess of Yin' and 'Deficiency of Yin'
  • Summarize the diagnostic significance of the sounds of breathing, cough, vomiting, hiccup, borborygmi, sighing etc.
  • Analyze the implications of ascending/descending and entering/exiting of Qi
  • Point out the significance of the smell of bodily secretions
  • Identify the Full/Empty nature of a condition, according to the presence or absence of a pathogenic factor and the strength of the body's Qi

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Acupuncture 455 : External Causes of Disease: A Comprehensive Study of the Endogenous and Exogenous Pathogens
5.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$100.00 USD

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  • Explain how climatic factors can become a cause of disease
  • Assess the influence of the constitution on predisposition to health or disease
  • Compare diagnostic signs of a strong or weak constitution
  • Discuss how excessive physical work and exercise can cause disease
  • Relate the significance of poor diet and eating habits as a cause of disease
  • Summarize the importance of paying attention to a patient's constitutional type
  • Interpret clinical meaning of changes in the tissues and other parts of the body
  • Recognize the importance of the tongue as a pillar of diagnosis
  • Integrate tongue and pulse diagnosis to confirm suspected patterns and indicate the presence of patterns not evident from other signs and symptoms
  • Recognize the frequency of tiredness as a complaint in Western patients, and utilize  methods of questioning to ascertain appropriate patterns of disharmony
  • Differentiate the clinical significance of feelings of cold, heat, and fever, and their different clinical significance in exterior and interior conditions
  • Justify the importance of questioning and observing the patient's emotional state
  • Recognize the significance of asking about menstruation, leucorrhoea, pregnancy, and childbirth
  • Examine children's symptoms, in the areas of digestion, respiration, sleep and immunization

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Acupuncture 454 : The Functions of the Organs: A Comprehensive Study of the Interrelationships of the Main Organs of TCM
5.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$100.00 USD

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  • Describe the importance of the Pericardium channel in acupuncture treatment
  • Discuss the significance of the Triple Burner in the Qi mechanism
  • Match the Heart with various emotions, substances, & organs
  • Differentiate the relationships of Blood to the Heart, Liver, and Spleen
  • Recognize the various aspects of the soul, and the organs to which those aspects are most closely related
  • Give examples of how the Liver and Spleen interact in making and storing the Blood
  • Explain the significance of the descending of Lung-Qi and the ascending of Liver-Qi
  • Relate the free flow of Liver-Qi to the Spleen's function of transformation and transportation
  • Explain how a deficiency of Spleen-Qi, leading to the formation of Phlegm, affects the Lungs
  • Summarize the relationships between the Kidneys and the Spleen
  • Discuss the complexities of the relationship of Blood to Spleen, Heart and Liver
  • Distinguish the roles played by the Yin and Yang organs, in the management of fluids
  • Diagram the more significant interrelationships of the five Yin organs
  • Compare and Contrast the Extraordinary organs with the Yin & Yang organs

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Acupuncture 453 : The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Study of Chinese Medical Thought
5.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$100.00 USD

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  • Describe the functional activities of Qi and their associated physiological processes in the body
  • Explain the role of the Original Qi as the dynamic motive force for transformation
  • Analyze the interrelationship of the Essence and the Fire of the Gate of Life
  • Explain the process of the movement of Qi in the body
  • Summarize the role of the bones as one of the deepest energetic layers
  • Paraphrase how the entering and exiting of Qi from the space between the skin and  muscles regulates sweating
  • Describe how Qi enters and exits from the joints, and how this process can become interrupted
  • Explain the nature and functions of the Yin and Yang organs in general, and the essential differences between them
  • Infer how the Kidneys, as the foundation of Yin and Yang and the origin of Fire and Water in the body, impact the other Organs
  •  Give examples of how the role of the Stomach and Spleen as the “center,” impacts the body’s function
  •  Summarize the relationships between Heart and Blood
  • Outline how anger affects the Liver and how a Liver disharmony affects our moods

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Acupuncture 452 - 461 : Foundations of Chinese Medicine Group
50.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$1000.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Acupuncture 452 through Acupuncture 461

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Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 452 throgh 461

Acupuncture 452 : Yin and Yang: A Comprehensive Study of Yin and Yang
5.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$100.00 USD

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  • Interpret phenomena in terms of Yin &Yang
  • Apply the theory of Yin-Yang to Chinese medicine
  • Describe the concepts of deficiency and excess of Yin & Yang
  • Identify phenomena according to the Five Elements
  • Apply the theory of Five Elements to Chinese medicine
  • Summarize the interrelationships of the Generating, Controlling, and Over-acting Cycles of the Five Elements  
  • Differentiate the origin, nature, & functions of Pre-Heaven Essences
  • Explain the functions of Qi in the body
  • Outline the relationship between Blood and Qi
  • Explain the relationship between Blood and Essence
  • Contrast and Compare Blood and Body Fluids
  • Identify the different aspects of the Mind as it is understood within Chinese medical theory

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  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 451 : Acupuncture Treatment of Pain V - Treating Pain in the Back and Lower Extremity: Specific Techniques for Treating Pain in the Lower Body
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify the most common painful disorders of the back and lower extremity that can be treated effectively with acupuncture
  • Choose effective points for treating many painful disorders of the back and lower extremity
  • Compare and contrast the Bladder and Gall Bladder Meridians an their influences on the lower back
  • Compare and contrast the zones and meridians associated with the back and leg
  • Choose appropriate treatment modalities for painful conditions of the back and leg

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  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
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  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
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  • UTUtah
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  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 450 : Acupuncture Treatment of Pain IV - Treating Pain in the Head, Neck, Trunk and Upper Extremity: Specific Techniques for Treating Pain in the Upper Body
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify the most common painful disorders of the head and neck that can be treated effectively with acupuncture
  • Choose effective points for treating many painful disorders of the head and neck
  • Identify the most common painful disorders of the upper extremity and trunk that can be treated effectively with acupuncture
  • Choose effective points for treating many painful disorders of the upper extremity and trunk
  • Determine appropriate treatment modalities for common painful conditions of the upper body

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  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
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  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
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  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
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  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 449 : Acupuncture Treatment of Pain III - Sinew Meridians and Zonal Treatment for Pain: Specific techniques for treating pain using the Anterior, Lateral and Posterior Zones
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Describe the special pathways of the sinew meridians relevant to the treatment of pain
  • Identify Jing points for the treatment of pain according to main and sinew meridian pathways
  • List the points used to activate the anterior, posterior, lateral and medial  treatment zones
  • Compare and contrast posterior, lateral and medial zones as they relate to acupuncture treatment
  • Describe the procedure using zonal treatment for treating pain

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  • AKAlaska
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  • BCBritish Columbia
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  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
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  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
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  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
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  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 448 : Acupuncture Treatment of Pain II - Points, Meridians, and Techniques for the Treatment of Pain
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify many primary points for the treatment of pain
  • Describe the relationships of the individual meridians within yangming, shaoyang, and taiyang classifications
  • Formulate treatment strategies based on the 6 Divisions
  • Compare and contrast yangming, shaoyang, and taiyang areas of influence
  • Choose appropriate techniques for treating trigger points

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  • AKAlaska
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  • ARArkansas
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  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
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  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
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  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
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  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 447 - 451 : Acupuncture for the Treatment of Pain Group
5.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$100.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Acupuncture 447 through Acupuncture 451

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  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
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  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
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  • ONOntario
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  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
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  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 447 through 451

Acupuncture 447 : Acupuncture for the Treatment of Pain I - Introduction to Pain Management with Classical Chinese Techniques
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Differentiate most painful conditions according to TCM theory
  • Compare and contrast pain associated with Cold, Heat, Damp, Qi, & Blood Stagnation
  • Assess local, distal and adjacent points for the treatment of pain
  • Select appropriate modalities for various painful conditions
  • Formulate meridian based treatment strategies for many painful conditions

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  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
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  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
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  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 446 : Acupuncture Techniques VI: Laser and TDP: Treating With Far-Infared Heat and Cold Laser
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify conditions which are amenable to treatment with Laser and TDP Lamp.
  • Identify various types and wavelengths of lasers employed in acupuncture
  • Demonstrate safe procedures for administering laser acupuncture
  • Describe the physical mechanisms associated with photobiology
  • Demonstrate safe procedures for administering TDP Lamp

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  • ARArkansas
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  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
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  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 445 : Acupuncture Techniques V: Cupping and Gua Sha: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation Using Traditional Tools and Methods
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify conditions which are amenable to treatment with cupping and gua sha
  • Identify various types of cups and gua sha instruments
  • Demonstrate safe procedures for administering gua sha
  • Describe post-treatment recommendations and procedures for gua sha & cupping
  • Demonstrate safe procedures for administering cupping with both fire silicone cups

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  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
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  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
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  • UTUtah
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  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 444 : Acupuncture Techniques IV: Electro-Acupuncture: Microcurrent Stimulation of Acupuncture Needles
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify conditions which are amenable to treatment with electro-acupuncture
  • Distinguish between invasive and non-invasive electro-acupuncture devices and administrative practices.
  • Demonstrate safe procedures for administering electro-acupuncture
  • Compare and contrast milliamp stimulation with microamp stimulation
  • Determine appropriate frequency and intensity settings for administering electro-acupuncture, based on clinical findings

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  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
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  • PRPuerto Rico
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  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
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  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 443 : Acupuncture Techniques III: Moxa and Moxibustion: Heat Therapy Using Traditional Herbal Methods
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify the various grades of moxa
  • Describe various methods for applying indirect moxa
  • Demonstrate safe procedures for administering indirect moxa
  • Compare and contrast direct and indirect moxibustion
  • Determine appropriate methods for administering moxibustion in specific clinical

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  • FLFlorida
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  • INIndiana
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  • KYKentucky
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  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
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  • PRPuerto Rico
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  • TNTennessee
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  • UTUtah
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  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 442 : Acupuncture Techniques II: Needles and Needling: Foundational Information on Acupuncture Needle Types, Sizes, and Insertion Techniques
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify the various sizes of acupuncture needles
  • Describe needle techniques to tonify and sedate acupuncture points
  • Demonstrate the common needle insertion angles
  • Compare and contrast the size of acupuncture needles with other common needles
  • Infer safe and appropriate needle depths for many common acupuncture points

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  • FLFlorida
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  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
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  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
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  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 441 - 446 : Acupuncture Techniques Group
6.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$120.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Acupuncture 441 through Acupuncture 446

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  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 441 through 446

Acupuncture 441 : Acupuncture Techniques I: Introduction and CNT: In-depth Course in Clean Needle Technique and Handling
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify the various types of acupuncture needles
  • List the main formats for administering moxibustion
  • Set up and maintain a clean field
  • Recognize and take steps to avoid the main risks to acupuncture providers
  • Recognize and take steps to avoid the main risks to acupuncture patients

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  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
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  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
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  • ONOntario
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  • PRPuerto Rico
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  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 440 : Microsystems IV: YNSA Scalp Acupuncture Scalp Acupuncture Points and Techniques Mainly Used for Painful Disorders
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • List the similarities associated with YNSA Scalp Acupuncture and other scalp acupuncture microsystems
  • Describe and find treatment areas associated with the YNSA somatotope
  • Describe and point out the location of the major landmarks used to find YNSA Scalp Acupuncture points.
  • Describe and point out the location of the most commonly used YNSA Scalp Points
  • Describe and find the correct procedure and needling technique for treating YNSA Scalp Points, and begin practicing the techniques needed to use this form of acupuncture in clinical practice.

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  • FLFlorida
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  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
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  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
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  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
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  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
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  • VAVirginia
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  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 439 : Microsystems III: Chinese Scalp Acupuncture: Scalp Acupuncture Points and Techniques Mainly Used for Cortical Disorders
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • List the similarities associated with Chinese Scalp Acupuncture and other acupuncture microsystems
  • Describe and find treatment areas associated with the somatotope of the cortex of the brain
  • Describe and point out the location of the major landmarks, lines, and points, used to find Chinese Scalp Acupuncture treatment areas and lines.
  • Describe and point out the location of the 10 most commonly used Chinese Scalp Lines/Areas
  • Describe and find the correct layer for needling Chinese Scalp lines, and begin practicing the techniques needed to use this form of acupuncture in clinical practice.

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  • FLFlorida
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  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
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  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
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  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
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  • NCNorth Carolina
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  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 438 : Microsystems II: Ear Acupuncture: Auricular Acupuncture Points and Techniques
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • List the similarities associated with ear acupuncture and other acupuncture microsystems
  • Describe and recreate a clinically-useful somatotope/homunculus associated with ear acupuncture
  • Locate the physical structures of the ear, such as the helix, antihelix, triangular fossa, antitragus, etc.
  • Describe and point out the location of the major landmarks for auriculotherapy point location
  • Describe and point out the location of 36 or more discrete ear acupuncture points

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 437 - 440 : Acupuncture Microsystems Group
4.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$80.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Acupuncture 437 through Acupuncture 440

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 237 through 440

Acupuncture 437 : Microsystems I: Introduction and Hand Acupuncture: Introduction to Acupuncture Microsystems Concepts and Techniques, and Select Hand Acupuncture Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • List the similarities in treatment associated with all acupuncture microsystems
  • Describe and point out the location of 17 discrete hand acupuncture points
  • Describe and recreate a useful somatotope associated with hand acupuncture
  • Compare and contrast 3 different styles of hand acupuncture
  • Describe specific needling techniques associated with those hand acupuncture points which require specific needling techniques and/or directions

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 436 : Extraordinary Points: In-depth Examination of the Acupoints That Lie Off the Meridians
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Describe and point out the Location of 31 Extraordinary Points
  • Recognize Extraordinary Points that are associated with contraindications
  • Recognize both the English and Chinese names of 31 Extraordinary Points
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of 31 Extraordinary Points
  • Describe specific needling associated with those acupuncture points which require unconventional needling techniques or directions

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 435 : The Liver Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Liver Meridian and its Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Liver Meridian
  • Locate each of the individual points on the Liver Meridian
  • Recognize Liver Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Liver Meridian

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 434 : The Gall Bladder Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Gall Bladder Meridian and its Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Gall Bladder Meridian
  • Locate each of the individual points on the Gall Bladder Meridian
  • Recognize Gall Bladder Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Gall Bladder Meridian

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 433 : The San Jiao Meridian: In-depth Examination of the San Jiao/Triple Burner Meridian and its Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Describe and point out the general pathway of the San Jiao Meridian
  • Locate each of the individual points on the San Jiao Meridian
  • Recognize San Jiao Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the San Jiao Meridian

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 432 : The Kidney Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Kidney Meridian and its Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Kidney Meridian
  • Locate each of the individual points on the Kidney Meridian
  • Recognize Kidney Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Kidney Meridian

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 431 : The Bladder Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Bladder Meridian and its Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Bladder Meridian
  • Locate each of the individual points on the Bladder Meridian
  • Recognize Bladder Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Bladder Meridian

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 430 : The Small Intestine Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Small Intestine Meridian and its Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Small Intestine Meridian
  • Locate each of the individual points on the Small Intestine Meridian
  • Recognize Small Intestine Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Small Intestine Meridian

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 429 : The Heart and Pericardium Meridians: In-depth Examination of the Heart and Pericardium Meridians and Their Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Describe and point out the general pathways of both the Heart & Pericardium Meridians
  • Locate each of the individual points on both the Heart & Pericardium Meridians
  • Recognize Heart & Pericardium Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on both the Heart & Pericardium Meridians.

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 428 : The Spleen Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Spleen Meridian and its Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Spleen Meridian
  • Locate each of the individual points on the Spleen Meridian
  • Recognize Spleen Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Spleen Meridian

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 427 : The Stomach Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Stomach Meridian and its Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


More Course Information ▶
  • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Stomach Meridian
  • Locate each of the individual points on the Stomach Meridian
  • Recognize Stomach Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Stomach Meridian

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 426 : The Large Intestine Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Large Intestine Meridian and its Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


More Course Information ▶
  • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Large Intestine Meridian
  • Locate each of the individual points on the Large Intestine Meridian
  • Recognize Large Intestine Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Large Intestine Meridian

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 425 : The Lung Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Lung Meridian and its Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


More Course Information ▶
  • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Lung Meridian
  • Locate each of the individual points on the Lung Meridian
  • Recognize Lung Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Lung Meridian

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 424 : The Ren Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Ren/CV Meridian and its Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Ren Meridian
  • Locate each of the individual points on the Ren Meridian
  • Recognize Ren Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Ren Meridian

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  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 423 : The Du Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Du/GV Meridian and its Points
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Du Meridian
  • Locate each of the individual points on the Du Meridian
  • Recognize Du Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
  • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Du Meridian

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 422 : Acupuncture Points and Meridians II: Overview of Acupoints and Their Organization Into Clinically Useful Groups
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Distinguish between acupuncture points categories
  • Create supplementing & reducing treatments based on the Five Element points
  • Describe the functions of various categories acupuncture points
  • Compare and contrast Acupuncture point actions and indications

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 421 - 436 : Acupuncture Points and Meridians Group
16.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$320.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Acupuncture 421 through Acupuncture 436

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  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 221 through 436

Acupuncture 421 : Acupuncture Points and Meridians I: Overview of Each of the Main Meridians of Acupuncture
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • List the types of acupuncture meridians
  • Distinguish between various types acupuncture meridians
  • Describe the functions of various types acupuncture meridians
  • Determine and apply individual patient measurements, in order to locate acupuncture points
  • List the Transport Points

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 420 : Clean Needle Technique: An Introduction to Clean and Safe Needle Handling in the Clinic
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Explain Universal Precautions
  • Prepare a Clean Field for administering acupuncture
  • Secure, handle and dispose of Biohazard material, normally encountered in an acupuncture practice
  • Recognize, avoid, and handle acupuncture side effects
  • Explain the cautions and contraindications of acupuncture treatment

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 419 : Pulse Diagnosis: Using Palpation of the Radial Pulse to Refine TCM Diagnosis
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Describe normal and common pathological pulses
  • Diagnose pathological signs associated with pulse speed
  • Explain common pulse qualities
  • Summarize usual pulse combinations
  • Recognize tongue and pulse combinations associated with common disorders

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 418 : Essential Tongue Diagnosis: Observing the Appearance of the Tongue to Refine TCM Diagnosis
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • List the areas of the tongue, as they apply to different aspects of the body
  • Relate the common features of the tongue, which indicate disharmonies
  • Utilize tongue colors, shapes, coats, and movements for diagnosis
  • Determine common Organ disharmonies based on tongue observation
  • Distinguish between excess and deficient conditions, based on tongue observation

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 417 : Extraordinary Organs and Meridians: Organs and Meridians Which Augment the Twelve Cardinal Meridians
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Name the Extraordinary Organs
  • Distinguish Extraordinary Organs from Yin & Yang Organs
  • Name the Extraordinary Meridians
  • Discuss the functions of the Extraordinary Meridians
  • Reconstruct the classical treatment sequence for Extraordinary Meridians.

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 416 : Meridian Pathways and Clinical Application: How Meridians are Used in Clinical Situations
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • List the 14 Acupuncture Meridians that possess acupoints
  • Summarize the clinical applications of Yin and Yang Meridians
  • Point out the beginning and end points of each of main Meridians
  • Outline the main functions of each of the main meridians
  • Illustrate the trajectories of the main meridians

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 415 : Understanding Points and Meridians: Introduction to Acupoints and Their Organization Into Meridians
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


More Course Information ▶
  • Compare the major point categories
  • Derive Tonification and Sedation points
  • Describe The 12 Main Meridians
  • Contrast the functions of Yin and Yang Meridians
  • Explain the 6 major Meridian Categories

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 414 : Kidney and Urinary Bladder: The Foundational Organs of the Body
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


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  • Relate the common symptoms associated with the Kidney & Urinary Bladder
  • Define properties of the Kidney & Urinary Bladder
  • Describe the functions of the Kidney & Urinary Bladder
  • Discuss the most common disharmonies of the Kidney & Urinary Bladder
  • Explain the clinically relevant “nicknames” of the Kidney & Urinary Bladder

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 413 : Liver and Gall Bladder: The Organs That Enable Free Flow of Qi, Blood and Emotions
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


More Course Information ▶
  • Relate the common symptoms associated with the Liver & Gall Bladder
  • Define properties of the Liver & Gall Bladder
  • Describe the functions of the Liver & Gall Bladder
  • Discuss the most common disharmonies of the Liver & Gall Bladder
  • Explain the clinically relevant “nicknames” of the Liver & Gall Bladder

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 412 : Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium and San Jiao: Organs That Organize the Body, and Influence the Mind
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


More Course Information ▶
  • Relate the common symptoms associated with the Organs of the Fire Element
  • Define properties of the Organs of the Fire Element
  • Describe the functions of the Organs of the Fire Element
  • Discuss the most common disharmonies of the Organs of the Fire Element
  • Explain the clinically relevant “nicknames” of the Organs of the Fire Element

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 411 : Spleen and Stomach: The Organs of Nourishment
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


More Course Information ▶
  • Relate the common symptoms associated with the Spleen & Stomach
  • Define properties of the Spleen & Stomach
  • Describe the functions of the Spleen & Stomach
  • Discuss the most common disharmonies of the Spleen & Stomach
  • Explain the clinically relevant “nicknames” of the Spleen & Stomach

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
  • AZArizona
  • ARArkansas
  • BCBritish Columbia
  • CTConnecticut
  • DEDelaware
  • DCDistrict of Columbia
  • FLFlorida
  • GAGeorgia
  • GUGuam
  • ILIllinois
  • INIndiana
  • IAIowa
  • KSKansas
  • KYKentucky
  • LALouisiana
  • MEMaine
  • MBManitoba
  • MIMichigan
  • MNMinnesota
  • MSMississippi
  • MOMissouri
  • MTMontana
  • NENebraska
  • NVNevada
  • NHNew Hampshire
  • NJNew Jersey
  • NYNew York
  • NLNewfoundland and Labrador
  • NCNorth Carolina
  • OHOhio
  • OKOklahoma
  • ONOntario
  • PAPennsylvania
  • PRPuerto Rico
  • QCQuebec
  • RIRhode Island
  • SKSaskatchewan
  • SCSouth Carolina
  • SDSouth Dakota
  • TNTennessee
  • TXTexas
  • UTUtah
  • VTVermont
  • VAVirginia
  • WAWashington
  • WVWest Virginia
  • WIWisconsin
  • WYWyoming

Acupuncture 410 : Lungs and Large Intestine: The Organs That Take in What We Need, and Let Go of What No Longer Serves Us
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


More Course Information ▶
  • Relate the common symptoms associated with the Lungs & Large Intestines
  • Define properties of the Lungs & Large Intestines
  • Describe the functions of the Lungs & Large Intestines
  • Discuss the most common disharmonies of the Lungs & Large Intestines
  • Explain the clinically relevant “nicknames” of the Lungs & Large Intestines

Approved States/Territories
  • ALAlabama
  • AKAlaska
  • ABAlberta
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Acupuncture 409 : The Zang Fu: Introduction to the Organs: Exploring the Concept of Organs as Spheres of Influence in the Body
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • List the Yin & Yang Organs
  • Compare and Contrast Yin & Yang Organs
  • Reconstruct the Yin/Yang Organ Relationships
  • Summarize the similarities and differences of Yin & Yang Meridians
  • Reconstruct the SIx Division Meridian Pairs

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Acupuncture 408 : Evil Winds and Emotions: Pathogenic Factors: Introduction to Exogenous and Endogenous Influences on Health
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Differentiate the External Pathogenic Factors
  • Explain Internal Pathogenic Factors
  • Describe How External Pathogenic Factors Influence the body
  • Recognize Miscellaneous Pathogenic Factors
  • Discuss the TCM viewpoint on the Causes of Disease

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Acupuncture 407 : Constitution and Consciousness: Jing, Shen and Fluid: Introduction to our Inherited Vitalities, and Minds
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Relate the Theoretical Process of Jing Formation
  • Give examples of The Functions of Jing
  • Describe Functions of Shen
  • Diagram Fluid Production
  • Assess Common Fluid Pathologies

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Acupuncture 406 : Energy and Nature: Qi and Blood: Introduction to the Bodys Motivating and Nurturing Forces
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Relate the Theoretical Process of Jing Formation
  • Give examples of The Functions of Jing
  • Describe Functions of Shen
  • Diagram Fluid Production
  • Assess Common Fluid Pathologies

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Acupuncture 405 : Chronotherapy and the Essential Substances: TCM Circadian Rhythms and an Introduction to Qi, Jing, Blood and Shen
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Outline the times of day associated with the Organs in Chinese Medicine
  • Interpret the significance specific times with regard to Organs
  • Relate the Essential substances in Chinese Medicine
  • Explain theoretical process of Substance Production
  • Reconstruct the role of the three warmers in Qi, Blood, and Fluid Production

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Acupuncture 404 : 5 Element Correspondences: Specific Associations of the 5 Elements to Organs, Meridians, Emotions, Tissues, and More
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Compare and contrast the qualities and characteristics associated with the Five Elements
  • Summarize the qualities and characteristics associated with the Five Elements
  • Point out the major differences between the Five Elements
  • Reconstruct the major Correspondences of the Five Elements
  • Differentiate Individuals based on the Five Elements

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Acupuncture 403 : The Theory of the 5 Elements: Concepts and Interrelationships of the TCM Elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Differentiate Uses of 5 Element Theory in Chinese Medicine
  • Reconstruct the Five Elements according to the Creative and Control Cycles
  • Explain the functioning of the Creative Cycle
  • Explain the functioning of the Control Cycle
  • List the Organs Associated with each Element

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Acupuncture 402 : Yin and Yang II and The 8 Principles: Yin and Yang Theory and its Relationship to the 8 Principles of TCM Diagnosis
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Compare and contrast Yin and Yang disorders.
  • Describe the Yin and Yang relationships within the human body.
  • Give Examples of how the Eight Principles relate to one another and to Yin and Yang
  • Summarize how the Eight Principles function in relation to human physiology
  • Explain how the Eight Principles relate to pathology

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Acupuncture 401 : Development of Chinese Medicine and Yin and Yang I: Introduction to Yin and Yang Theory as it Applies to Acupuncture
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Describe the paradigm and progression of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
  • Define the five branches of Chinese medicine.
  • Explain the basic relationships and theoretical constructs of Yin and Yang
  • Identify the most clinically useful associations of Yin and Yang
  • Summarize the most clinically useful functions of Yin and Yang

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Acupuncture 400 - 420 : Basic Theory Course Group
21.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$420.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Acupuncture 400 through Acupuncture 420

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Acupuncture 400 : Acupuncture Program Introduction to 104-hour Acupuncture Certification Course
1.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify the various styles of acupuncture
  • List the branches of Chinese Medicine
  • List the various way of stimulating acupuncture points
  • Recognize the strengths and weakness of various acupuncture related treatments
  • Describe the application of each of the Branches of Chinese Medicine

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