The Canadian Institute of Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture
Doctor of Acupuncture
Diploma Acupuncture Certification Course

PURPOSE OF COURSE
This course is designed to teach how to successfully incorporate Acupuncture into your existing therapy treatments.

PREREQUISITES
1. As instruction and materials are provided in English, students must be able to read and understand English.
2. A current First Aid Certificate
3. Anatomy and Physiology
4. Basic Pathology
( You will require Anatomy and Physiology qualifications - Home Study course available for $265 + GST )

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:
1. Legal aspects of using acupuncture
2. Acupuncture history
3. The 14 Channels
4. The Five Element Theory
5. Mother & Son Theory
6. The Great Law of Zang-Fu
7. The Yin & Yang Laws
8. Moxibustion Techniques
9. Case-studies and record keeping
10. TCM Diagnostic Methods
11. The four underlying causes of illness
12. Advanced Needling Techniques

COURSE DELIVERY
Course material is taught in a modular forma and includes:
1. Instruction in Classroom and home study
2. Morning in-class instruction in theory and afternoon practical work
3. Overhead and power-point presentations

COURSE MODULES
" Introduction to Holistic Health Care
" Introduction to acupuncture
" Health risks, sterilization & sanitation with Clean Needling
" Assessment of clients condition & development of case studies
" TCM Testing & Data Analysis
" Basic Therapy Treatments
" Creating your own protocols

METHOD OF EVALUATION
For certification from the The Canadian Examining Board of Healthcare Practitioners
" Proof of professional status (ie. Certificates or Diploma s etc.)
" Completion if required of Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology program.
" Written exam
" Five 1000 word pathology essays
" Practical exam
" 50 Case studies, with reports

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED & SUPPLIES
Lab coat
Student Kit $200 the first day of class.

COST OF PROGRAM: $3500.00
Includes:
Acupuncture Handbook
by Colin Paddon PhD, D.Ac

Length: 7 days each month for two months

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