Rhode Island Naturopathic Physician Continuing Education

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Rhode Island Naturopathic Physician Continuing Education Requirements:   30 hours every two years

 

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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

Acupuncture 427 : The Stomach Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Stomach 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 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

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

Acupuncture 428 : The Spleen Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Spleen 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 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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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

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

Acupuncture 431 : The Bladder Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Bladder 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 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

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

Acupuncture 432 : The Kidney Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Kidney 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 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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

Acupuncture 435 : The Liver Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Liver 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 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

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

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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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

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

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

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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

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

Acupuncture 437 - 440 : Acupuncture Microsystems Group
4.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$80.00 USD

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

Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 237 through 440
Course automatically accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

James Ventresca, DOM

$20.00 USD

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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

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

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.

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

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.

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