Getting to the Point: Acupuncture and Acupoint Therapies

The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals in all practice settings the knowledge necessary to increase their understanding of acupoint and acupressure therapies. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Describe the principles from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that guide the practice of acupuncture and some related acupoint therapies.

2. Outline the various techniques of and available evidence regarding acupuncture.

3. Discuss the approaches to and evidence of moxibustion.

4. Review available research and techniques of acupressure.

5. Identify uses and safety concerns of trans- cutaneous electrical acustimulation (TEAS).

6. Compare and contrast the various acupoint techniques in terms of clinical uses and safety.

This 4-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.