Acupuncture Training Program

Acupuncture Program Courses

[AC160] Channels & Points I (60 Hours)

This course begins the study of the channel system. Students study channel pathways and connections and the functions of each channel. Channels studied include the 12 regular channels, the 8 extra channels, the divergent channels, the 15 Luo-collaterals, the 12 sinew channels, and the cutaneous channels. In addition to channels, pathways, and functions, students study several points on each channel to help them understand the course of each channel, and develop the skills needed to begin point location. 40 hours lecture; 20 hours lab. Co-requisite: OM 101 (Video: Introduction to Acupuncture)

[AC170] Channels & Points II (60 Hours)

Channels & Points II begins an in-depth study of the channels and points. Students study 7 of the 14 main meridians and their points. Attention is focused on point location, function, indication, needle depth and regional anatomy. The course also provides a more in-depth and detailed study of the clinical application, and point indication differences among points on the same channel. The class also concentrates on specific point applications. 40 hours lecture; 20 hours lab. Prerequisite: AC 160

[AC180] Channels & Points III (60 Hours)

Channels & Points III continues with an in-depth study of the channels and points. Students study the remaining 7 of the 14 main meridians and their points. Attention is focused on point location, function, indication, needle depth and regional anatomy. The course also provides a more in-depth and detailed study of the clinical application, and point indication differences among points on the same channel. The class also concentrates on specific point applications.40 hours lecture; 20 hours lab. Prerequisite: AC 170

[AC201] Acupuncture Techniques I (45 Hours)

This course, which is primarily practical, teaches the necessary skills of handling, insertion, manipulation, and removal of acupuncture needles. Various sizes and gauges of needles will be handled and inserted into a variety of substances from very soft to harder than human epidermis. Students are carefully supervised at all times. Basic moxibustion and cupping techniques are also introduced. Prerequisites: OM 101, AC 170, AC 180

[AC202] Acupuncture Techniques II & New Methods (45 Hours)

This course will introduce and allow the practice of a variety of methods of advanced acupuncture
techniques including, advanced needling; moxa techniques; bleeding; gua sha; plum blossom; and, electroacupuncture. Advanced techniques for toxification and sedation are demonstrated, and needle insertion practice is given for clinically significant points. In addition, the treatment of first aid conditions with acupuncture, managing needling faints, points for contraindication in specific circumstances, and difficult, dangerous and forbidden points are all taught. Also, anesthetic, pain control, and substance abuse protocols will be studied (using body, ear and scalp points). This course will also introduce some modern developments in Acupuncture techniques. Prerequisite: AC 201

[AC203] Acupuncture Techniques III (Microsystems) (45 Hours)

This course introduces the student to the two major microsystems used in acupuncture: auricular acupuncture and scalp acupuncture. For both systems, the class examines the primary systems used in China as well as other systems that have been developed, including Nogier auricular, auricular detoxification protocols, and the scalp system devised by Ming Qing Zhu . The different maps of the ear and scalp are compared and contrasted. Clinical applications and treatment formulas are emphasized. In addition, students briefly over-view such microsystems as the hand, the nose, the eye and the foot. Emphasis is placed on needling techniques and in class practice. Prerequisite: AC 16

[AC301] Acupuncture Points Review (45 Hours)

This course provides a detailed review of all the information covered in the Channels and Points classes taken in the first year of the program. The information is presented by point category rather than by channel orientation. The class gives students a different way of looking at point function and indication.

[AC302] Acupuncture Microsystem (45 Hours)

There are two major theoretical schools of auricular acupuncture – the French and the Chinese. Both schools and their respective maps of the ear will be compared and contrasted in this class. Clinical applications and treatment formulas are emphasized. Scalp acupuncture also has several systems. This class will introduce the Chinese system, Zhu‘s scalp acupuncture, and the MS lines. Emphasis will be on the application of these lines and points in clinical case situations.

[AC303] Clinical Point Selection (60 Hours)

This course guides students in the clinical skill of how to select acupuncture treatment points and combinations to treat various diseases and conditions in respect to traditional Oriental Medicine principles and modern acupuncture theories.

[AC401] Advanced Clinical Point Selection (60 Hours)

Through lecture and discussion this course expands clinical skills of point selection and combinations to treat various diseases and conditions experienced in modern Oriental Medicine practice and emerging research.