TEST PLAN Acupuncture
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ACUPUNCTURE
(ELECTIVE)
History/Philosophy of Acupuncture in a Chiropractic Setting (5%)
A. Yin-Yang Theory
B. Five Element Theory
C. Chiropractic and Acupuncture History and Philosophy
II. Organs, Qi, and Fluid (10%)
A. Yin/Zang Organs
B. Yang/Fu Organs
C. Qi and Fluids
Ill. Channels/Pathways (15%)
A. Meridians and Collaterals
B. Eight Extra Meridians
IV. Acupoints (30%)
A. Classification and Nomenclature
B. Methods of Locating Acupoi nts
C. Specific Points of Limbs
D. Specific Points on Head and Trunk
E. Eight Influential Points
F. Extraordinary Points
G. Auriculotherapy
V. Acupuncture Techniques (10%)
A. Moxibustion
B. Needling Methods
C. Cupping
D. Acupressure
E. Mechanical Stimulation
F. Electrical Stimulations
G. Electromeridian Imaging (EMI)
H. Laser
I. Chinese Hand Acupuncture
J. Formulae Treatment
VI. Basic Treatment Tenets/ Protocols (20%)
A. Headaches
B. Back/Neck
C. Extremities
D. Organ Dysfunction
VII. Safety and Hygiene (10%)
A. Clean Needle Technique
B. Precautions/Contraindications to Treatment
C. Management of Possible Accidents