AAC 1310 - Acupuncture Meridians III

Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 45
Credits: 3
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 the Extra Points, Head and Ear Acupuncture 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.

Prerequisites: none
Corequisites: GA 0102
Restrictions: DACM, MACM program only