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Acupuncture CA40 : Intro to Acupuncture

Credit Hours(s)2.0

InstructorsPaul Sherman, DC

Price$40.00 USD

Format(s)Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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Educational Objectives

Discuss the history and philosophy of acupuncture
Identify and differentiate the three founders of Chinese Medicine
Differentiate the three pillars (three central influences of Chinese thought)
Identify the first material used to make acupuncture needles
Identify acupunctures struggle to survive and become recognized and accepted
Recognize the most influential scripts and texts used in early acupuncture history
Discuss the most significant events in acupuncture history from the early 20th century to the present time
Discuss acupuncture theory (Yin/Yang, Qi and Five Elements)
Differentiate Yin/Zang organs and Yang/Fu organs
Differentiate the different types of Qi
Identify the Five Elements/Phases
Differentiate the four interactions of the Five Elements/Phases
Identify the Five Shu (Transporting) Points

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