AAC 1310 - Acupuncture Meridians III

Description
This course covers the meridian theories and acupuncture points other than those covered in the courses of Acupuncture & Points I and II. The material of this course includes the theories of the Twelve Divergent Meridians, Fifteen Collaterals, Twelve Muscle Regions, and the Twelve Cutaneous Regions. The theory of Mother-Son and Four needle Technique. Therapeutic applications and contraindications of Gua-Sha, Moxibustion, Cupping, and Electro-Acupuncture. Therapeutic application and contraindication of Cutaneous, Intradermal and three edge needles. The special theories and therapeutic functions of Extra Points, Head and Ear Acupuncture, and Gua-Sha, are included as well. There is demonstration and practice of locating the extra points and ear points and measuring the head acupuncture lines at class exercises.

Course Delivery Model(s): On-Ground

Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 45
Credits: 3

Prerequisites: AMP I, AMP II
Corequisites: None

Repeatable (# of times): 0

Grade Type: Letter