Maine Naturopathic Physician Continuing Education

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Maine Naturopathic Physician Continuing Education Requirements: 25 hours annually
Maine Accepts 25 hours of Online Naturopathic Physician Continuing Education Courses

 

The vast majority of our courses are automatically accepted as they are facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department and are approved by other state naturopathic licensing boards. Scroll down to view courses.
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Special Requirements:
At least 7 hours shall be in pharmacology.
Naturopathic Physician who hold a specialty certification in Naturopathic Physician acupuncture must complete an additional 15 hours of continuing education annually, specific to that specialty. The additional 15 hours of continuing education required for specialty certification in acupuncture shall meet the standards of continuing education for acupuncturists as described in chapter 5, section 2 (B) of the rules.

 


State of Maine Naturopathic Physician Continuing Education Requirements

Maine Naturopathic Physician Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Maine Naturopathic Physician continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Maine Naturopathic Physician licensee's are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Maine Naturopathic Physician continuing education requirements.

 

Continuing education courses offered on ChiroCredit.com provide Online CEU for Maine Naturopathic Physicians. The online courses increase the knowledge bases of the Naturopathic Physician to enhance their clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour approved online continuing education course for new Maine Naturopathic Physicians who register with www.ChiroCredit.com

 
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Acupuncture 228 : Acupuncture for Foot Disorders - Achilles Tendinopathy
1.0

Scott R Smith, L.OM

$20.00 USD

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  • Develop diagnostic tools and complementary treatment approaches to Achilles tendinopathy and related Achiiles tendon issues
  • Outline a complete approach to treatment from assessment to acupuncture to patient advice
  • Discover major points and regions used most to treat Achilles tendon issues
  • Apply palpation and needling concepts to regions affecting/affected by Achilles tendinopathy
  • Devise treatment plans specific to the patient’s Achilles tendon issue

Instructor Recommends taking the foundational course "Acupunture 222 - Introduction" prior to taking this course.
Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

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  • 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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • 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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

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  • 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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

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  • 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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • 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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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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.

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

Acupuncture 421 - 436 : Acupuncture Points and Meridians Group
16.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$320.00 USD

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

Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 221 through 436
Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

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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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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  • 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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

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  • 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

Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31