AM5401 TCM Techniques 1

This is the first in a sequence of courses that offer instruction in both the principles and hands-on skills of acupuncture techniques and adjunctive treatment procedures. Considerable emphasis is put on patient safety, competence in clean needle technique, material preparations, equipment maintenance, and safety and precautions. Technical training includes needling, cold and heat therapy including moxibustion, cupping, electro-acupuncture, Gua Sha, bleeding, plum blossom needle, scalp therapy, and physical stimulation of acupoints.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

AM5100, AM5101, and BC4102

Corequisite

AM5104, BC4123