ACUPUNCTURE 206

Course overview

*Identify the 3 types of acupuncture points and identify what a homeostatic point is, *Describe the phases (latent, passive and active) of acupuncture points, *Illustrate the anatomical characteristics that make up all acupuncture points, *Outline the location of 25 commonly used homeostatic acupuncture points, *Differentiate discrete anatomical characteristics that make up homeostatic acupuncture points, *Explain the common indications and cautions for use of the homeostatic acupuncture points, *Review the neuroanatomy of spinal nerves and explain how it relates to paravertebral (Bladder Shu) points, *Discuss and demonstrate needling technique for the homeostatic acupuncture points, *Demonstrate point location on live models,