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Held at our Roseville, Minnesota campus, the AAAOM Continuing Education program is available for practitioners who have completed an accredited degree program for Acupuncture and/or Oriental Medicine, or for advanced students. It is possible that these courses may qualify for CEU credit, but there can be no assurance that this will be the case for all courses offered under this program. Full details for this program will be provided upon class registration, and for CEU credit students should be prepared to provide evidence of graduation from an accredited program or licensure as determined by law.
Advanced Practitioner Seminar Series
Over the last fourteen years, AAAOM faculty members have brought their skills and knowledge to this country for the benefit of our students, patients, alumni, and the wider community we all serve. Each of our faculty members is a storehouse of information regarding the theory and practice of Chinese medicine. Now, AAAOM is initiating an exceptional series of seminars which enable our highly-trained practitioners to impart their skills to other acupuncturists in focused training sessions.
Advanced Practitioner seminars are constructed as a series of ten 4-hour seminars on each of the following three subject areas:
- Techniques for Essential Acupuncture Points
- Essential Techniques for Pain Conditions
- Essential Techniques for Common Health Conditions
The first three Advanced Practitioner seminars will be offered on February 25th & 26th. Subsequent seminars will be offered on a monthly basis during the academic year. Each four-hour seminar is equivalent to four CEU credits.
Saturday, February 25th 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Infertility: Acupuncture and Herbal Treatment
Dr. Wei Liu is a widely-recognized expert in the treatment of female and male infertility. In this seminar, she will differentiate common patterns for infertility, as well as giving detailed information on acupuncture prescriptions and herbal therapy for each pattern of infertility. Dr. Liu will supervise seminar participants in needling key acupoints used in the treatment of fertility issues.
Wei Liu, TCMD, L.Ac., Lic. Nutritionist, graduated from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and received her MPH (Master of Public Health) in nutrition from the University of Minnesota. She is the author of five books on acupuncture and Chinese medicine for general readers and the main author of a series of traditional Chinese medicine textbooks and professional guides. She is the author of numerous articles on traditional Chinese medicine and nutrition and the presenter of the multimedia CD-ROM Complete Acupuncture.
Sunday, February 26th 8:30am - 12:30pm
Needling Techniques for Acupoints of the Neck
GB 20 can be a powerful therapeutic point, but practitioners are often hesitant about deep insertion of needles in this area. In this seminar, Dr. Qin Chu will instruct participants on the correct procedure for effective needling of GB 20, BL 10, Jiaji points of the neck, and points on the scapula. Each participant will be supervised as s/he locates the points, inserts the needle to the correct depth, and manipulates the needle for maximum effectiveness.
Qin Chu, L.Ac., Dipl.OM., TCMD, Ph.D. (China) graduated from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in acupuncture. She received her Ph.D. in acupuncture from Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Chu has over fifteen years' experience in the areas of teaching and clinical practice. Dr. Chu has published comprehensive research papers in the field of clinical and experimental acupuncture.
Sunday, February 26th 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Acupuncture Treatment for Pain Conditions
Of the Shoulder and Upper Arm
In this presentation, Dr. Wen Jiang will analyze common conditions of the shoulder and upper arm, and the most effective way of addressing them, including meridian points and ashi points. She will demonstrate appropriate needling techniques for each condition and each acupoint, and will supervise participants as they locate the points, position the needles, and manipulate needles for optimum results.
Wen Jiang, L.Ac., Dipl.OM., TCMD, Ph.D. (China) received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in acupuncture from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and her Ph.D. in acupuncture from Tianjin College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She followed professor Shi Xuemin during her Ph.D. study and investigated classical needling techniques and professor Shi's quantitative approach to needling techniques.
Cost of Attendance:
Practitioners: $40 each seminar
AAAOM Alumni: $20 each seminar
AAAOM Interns: Free (must be practicing intern to participate)
CEU Credits:
Each four-hour seminar is equivalent to four CEU credits.
30-Person Attendance Limit:
Because of the intensive nature of these training sessions, attendance at each seminar will be limited to a maximum of 30 participants. Practicing acupuncturists and AAAOM alumni must register and pay ahead of time to reserve their place. AAAOM students who register must attend the seminar. AAAOM students must be clinic interns to participate in these seminars. Seminar reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seminars will be closed when 30 people have registered.
Additional Information:
Techniques for Essential Acupoints seminars cover the following subjects: special techniques to locate points accurately; modifying techniques for individual patients; optimal needling depth and amount of stimulation; patient reactions to needling; avoiding common mistakes in needling. Techniques will be demonstrated in detail by the instructors, who will then supervise as seminar participants practice the techniques.
Essential Techniques for Pain Conditions seminars differentiate pain conditions according to areas of the body, such as shoulder, neck, back, etc. The pathology of each pain condition is analyzed in depth, including a consideration of how the prognosis will vary, depending on the etiology of the condition. Acupuncture techniques and other TCM techniques such as cupping, electroacupuncture, topical application of herbs, and internal use of formulas are highlighted. All techniques and modalities are demonstrated by the instructors and practiced by seminar participants.
Essential Techniques for Common Conditions seminars deal with health problems which are commonly seen in clinical practice, such as neuropathy, infertility, arthritis, sinusitis, sciatica, IBS, and fibroids. Instructors will discuss treatment plans and provide effective acupuncture and herbal prescriptions to treat each condition effectively, and will demonstrate relevant acupuncture and diagnostic techniques.
CALL 651-631-0204 ext. 1 TO REGISTER.
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