OVERVIEW

Acupuncture The Major Elements is organized by OnlineContinuingED, LLC. This course has been approved for a maximum of 10.0 Credit Hours(s).

Educational Objectives:
Hours 1-3
• Identify the 3 types of acupuncture points and identify what a homeostatic point is
• Describe the phases (latent, passive, and active) of acupuncture points
• Illustrate the anatomical characteristics that make up all acupuncture points
• Outline the location of 25 commonly used homeostatic acupuncture points
• Differentiate discrete anatomical characteristics that make up homeostatic acupuncture points
• Explain the common indications and cautions for use of the homeostatic acupuncture points
• Review the neuroanatomy of spinal nerves and explain how it relates to paravertebral (Bladder Shu) points
• Discuss and demonstrate a needling technique for the homeostatic acupuncture points
• Demonstrate point location

Hours 4-5
• Describe and summarize the mechanisms by which acupuncture exerts an effect on pain modulation and musculoskeletal function
• Describe joint and muscle mechanoreceptor anatomy and physiology and how they relate to acupuncture
• Define and discuss the ascending and descending neurological pathways affected by acupuncture
• Outline the importance of cortical representation and the sensory/motor homunculus and relate them to acupuncture points with examples
• Demonstrate the importance of the cerebellum and its role in the acupuncture treatment of musculoskeletal disorders

Hours 6-7
• Discuss Ren Mai’s overall function
• Introduce a selection of clinically useful points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) meridian
• Discuss the Du Mai’s overall function
• Introduce a selection of clinically useful points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) meridian
• Explore the anatomy and indications surrounding LV14

Hours 8-10
• Describe the history of the San Jiao
• Associate the San Jiao with the Vagal Nerve function
• Breakdown each of the 3 “burners” into their component parts
• Review the salient points on the San Jiao Meridian
• Summarize the function and indications of the Shu Points and apply that to the San Jiao channel