COURSE SYLLABUS COVERS NINE LEVELS OF LEARNING, AS FOLLOWS :
LEVEL 1
Week 1 Introduction to Acupuncture Brief history of Acupuncture, Origin & Development
Week 2 Human Anatomy & Physiology Basics of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Week 3 General Important Acupuncture Points General Important Acupuncture Points & their Applications Practical Video: Acupressure Stimulation
Week 4 Level 1 - Evaluation Online Submission of Module 1 Assignments & Completion of Online Test
LEVEL 2
Week 5 Lung Meridian Introduction of Acupuncture Energy Meridians & Lung Meridian Points Practical Video: Cunometer Application
Week 6 Large Intestine Meridian Anatomical Location & Indications of all Large Intestine Points Practical Video : Acupressure Jimmy Stimulation
Week 7 Stomach Meridian - 1 Anatomical Location & Indications of all Stomach Points Practical Video : Beads Stimulation
Week 8 Stomach Meridian - 2 Anatomical Location & Indications of all Stomach Points Practical Video: Magnetic Stimulation
Week 9 Level 2 - Evaluation Online Submission of Level 2 Assignments & Completion of Online Test
LEVEL 3
Week 10 Spleen Meridian Anatomical Location & Indications of all Spleen Points Practical Video : Needling Observation
Week 11 Acupuncture Needling Methods Sterile and Safe Needling Technique, Selection of Needles, Duration, Manipulation and Withdrawal, Contraindications
Week 12 Heart Meridian Anatomical Location & Indications of all Heart Points Practical Video : Filiform Needling Technique
Week 13 Small Intestine Meridian Anatomical Location & Indications of all S.I. Points Practical Video : Micro Needling Technique
Week 14 Level 3 - Evaluation Online Submission of Level 3 Assignments & Completion of Online Test
Week 15 REVISION TEST of Levels 1, 2 & 3
LEVEL 4
Week 16 Urinary Bladder Meridian - 1 Anatomical Location & Indications of all Urinary Bladder Points Practical Video:Press Needling Observation
Week 17 Urinary Bladder Meridian - 2 Anatomical Location & Indications of all Urinary Bladder Points Practical Video: Dermal Needling Demonstration
Week 18 Kidney Meridian Location & Indications of all Kidney Points Practical Video: Needling Manipulation Techniques
Week 19 Pericardium Meridian Location & Indications of all Pericardium Points
Week 20 Level 4 - Evaluation Online Submission of Level 4 Assignments & Completion of Online Test
LEVEL 5
Week 21 Triple Heater Meridian Anatomical Location & Indications of all Triple Heater Points Practical Video : Moxibustion Therapy
Week 22 Gall Bladder Meridian - 1 Anatomical Location & Indications of all Gall Bladder Points Practical Video: Smokeless Moxa Stimulation
Week 23 Gall Bladder Meridian - 2 Anatomical Location & Indications of all Gall Bladder Points Practical Video: Indirect Moxa Stimulation Week 24 Level 5 - Evaluation Online Submission of Level 5 Assignments & Completion of Online Test
LEVEL 6
Week 25 Liver Meridian Anatomical Location & Indications of all Liver Points Practical Video : Cupping Therapy
Week 26 REN Meridian Anatomical Location & Indications of all REN Points Practical : Detoxification Cupping
Week 27 DU Meridian Anatomical Location & Indications of all DU Points Practical : Do's & Don'ts in Cupping
Week 28 Level 6 - Evaluation Online Submission of Level 6 Assignments & Completion of Online Test
Week 29 REVISION TEST of Levels 4, 5 & 6
Week 30 REVISION TEST of Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
LEVEL 7
Week 31 Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine Philosophy of Traditional Chinese medicine, Concepts of Yin- Yang and Five Elements, Qi & its Functions, Causes of Illness Practical Video : Pulse Diagnosis Positions
Week 32 Pulse Diagnosis in Acupuncture History Taking, Inspection, Pulse Taking Practical Video : Pulse Diagnosis Observations
Week 33 Acupuncture Therapeutics Application of Theory and Diagnosis to Treatment in Each Individual Case, Planning of the Acupuncture Treatment, Selection of Points and Methods of Needle Manipulation, Limitations of Acupuncture Practical Video : General Pulse Balancing Treatment
Week 34 Level 7 - Evaluation Online Submission of Level 7 Assignments & Completion of Online Test
LEVEL 8
Week 35 Extraordinary Points-1 Anatomical Location & Indications of all Extra-Ordinary Points Practical Video : Pulse Balancing Treatment Method 1
Week 36 Extraordinary Points-2 Anatomical Location & Indications of all Extra-Ordinary Points Practical Video : Pulse Balancing Treatment Method 2
Week 37 Traditional Diagnosis in Acupuncture Physical Observation, Eye Diagnosis, Nail Diagnosis Practical Video : Pulse Balancing Treatment Method 3
Week 38 Acupuncture Allied Therapies Electro Stimulation and Laser therapy: theory and applications, Moxibustion: Direct and Indirect Methods, Appropriate Use and Contraindications, Cupping methods: Appropriate Applications and Contraindications. Practical Video : Professional Acupuncture Treatment Demonstration
Week 39 Level 8 - Evaluation Online Submission of Level 8 Assignments & Completion of Online Test
LEVEL 9
Week 40 Acupuncture Treatments - 1 Treatment of the Diseases, Illnesses, and Conditions for which Patients commonly seek Acupuncture Treatment, Acupuncture Treatments for Migraine, Headache, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Depression, Facial Pain, Acne Vulgaris, Insomnia, Sore Throat, Neck Pain, Cervical Spondylitis