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

Credit Hours(s)5.0

InstructorsJames Ventresca, DOM

Price$100.00 USD

Format(s)Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

Educational Objectives

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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