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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 which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
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 which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
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 which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
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 which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 441 through 446
Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 447 through 451
Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

Acupuncture 452 - 461 : Foundations of Chinese Medicine Group
50.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$799.00 USD

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

Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 452 throgh 461
Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

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.

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31

Addictions 101 : History of Abuse of Drugs and Alcohol/Strategies for Dealing With Addictions - One's Own and Those of One's Patients
2.0

Angelica Redleaf, DC

$40.00 USD

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  • Describe the history of alcohol and drug abuse
  • Define the reasons for the impact of alcohol and drug abuse
  • Indicate the types of drug and alcohol abuses
  • Recognize substance abuse in one's practice
  • Develop strategies for dealing with our patient's and our own drug/alcohol addictions

Course Automatically Accepted as facilitated by the University of Bridgeport, Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department which includes the School of Chiropractic, a CCE accredited College
Expires: 2028-12-31