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Chiropractic
Acupuncture Certificate
2008 Schedule
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$1620 Full Program Discount
(save $270)
or $270 per session
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On campus
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105 Full Program
15 Per Session
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TIMES
Sat 9am-6pm
Sun 8am-4pm
(1 hr lunch on your own each day)
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| This course is taught by a
chiropractor and licensed acupuncturist specifically to
fit the needs of chiropractors. Both theoretical and practical
clinical skills will be taught, giving you techniques
to help you treat even the most difficult musculoskeletal
problems. The information presented will also give you
the confidence to take the NCBE acupuncture exam. |
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Dates |
Description
and Instructor(s) |
| 1 |
Jan 5-6, 2008 |
Peter D. Lichtenstein, DC, CCSP, LAc
Clean needle technique, needling techniques, and point
location. Fundamentals of Yin and Yang. Treatment of the
immune system. TCM theory part 1. |
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Feb 23-24, 2008 |
Peter D. Lichtenstein, DC, CCSP, LAc
Ancillary techniques including cupping, bleeding,
pediatric acupuncture moxabustion, Gua Sha, electro-acupuncture
and auricular acupuncture. Treatment of the low back.
TCM theory part 2. |
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Mar 15-16, 2008 |
Peter D. Lichtenstein, DC, CCSP, LAc
Introduction to Japanese acupuncture, Akabane diagnosis
and polarity techniques. Treating inflammation with metal/water
points. TCM theory part 3. |
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Apr 12-13, 2008 |
Peter D. Lichtenstein, DC, CCSP, LAc
Treatment of structural problems in the scapula and hips
region. Cervical pain and illio-inguinal pain. TCM theory
part 4. |
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May 3-4, 2008 |
Peter D. Lichtenstein, DC, CCSP, LAc
Treatment of the lower extremity with Pachi-Pachi, electro-acupuncture
and the extra vessels. TCM theory part 5. |
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May 31-Jun 1, 2008 |
Peter D. Lichtenstein, DC, CCSP, LAc
Diagnosis and devising a treatment approach. The use of
points. Treatment of the upper extremities and hand. Auricular
protocols for addicitions, pain and special problems. |
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Jun 21-22, 2008 |
Peter D. Lichtenstein, DC, CCSP, LAc
Hip and sciatic treatment protocols. The use of Pachi-Pachi
in sciatica. Introduction to off meridian and special
points in the treatment of shoulder, low back, sciatica
and hip pain. |
Required Textbooks:
Medical Asepsis for Acupuncturists (Safety Course
Handout), by John Pirog
(included in tuition - you will receive a copy at session
#1)
Throughout the program you will be required to read from the
following texts. You can purchase them in the University Bookstore:
- Clean Needle Technique Manual for Acupuncturists --
Guidelines and Standards for the Clean and Safe Clinical
Practice of Acupuncture, 5th Edition, published by the
National Acupuncture Foundation.
- Foundations of Chinese Medince, By Giovanni Maciocia
- Close to the Bone, by David Legge OR Treating
Pain with Traditional Chinese Medicine, by Dagmar Riley
- A Manual of Acupuncture, by Deadman (preferred)
OR Sieren Pictorial Atlas of Acupuncture
OR Fundamentals of Chinese Acupuncture, by
Ellis, Wiseman, Boss.
Recommended Equipment: Each student should purchase
fundamentals needed for this course and the practice of acupuncture
in a chiropractic setting. The following equipment is suggested:
- Sieren Needles: 1 box .20mm X 30mm long AND 1 box
.20mm X 40mm long
- Ito or another brand of needle (Natural, etc.) with
a metal handle .20mm X 3 inches long
- Ito or another brand of needle (Natural, etc.) with
a metal handle .20mm X 40mm long
- 1 Box Bleeding Lancets
- 1 Box Ear Seeds
- 1 Box Press Needles
- 1 Chinese soupspoon (cermaic Preferred)
- Smokeless Moxa (stick moxa)
- Moxa Remover
- 5-6 clothespins (spring type)
- 1" Paper Tape
- Japanese incense (as thick as possible)
- Propane Fuel Cigar Lighter (can be purchased at any cigar
store $5-$30)
- (Not required for class) Electro-Acupuncture
Machine(from $125-$500) Note: The Japanese and American
made machines are the best, but the most expensive. The
Chinese machines are inexpensive and also work fine but
sometimes they will surge which can be an unpleasant experience
for your patient. Quality control in China is suspect.
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