International Academy of Chiropractic Acupuncture_                   

  291 Main Road J Holden, Maine 04429 J 207-989-0000 J Fax: 207-989-0752

                                        E-Mail: drzev@roadrunner.com

                  Modern & Classical Certification Series 200

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(Classes are instructed in four modules of 25 hours per module totaling 100 hours. Schedule is based on a 50 minute hour and meets CCE requirements.) Required text is Foundations of Chinese Medicine

                                               Module 1

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Hour 1- Introduction to advanced Acupuncture* Explanation of workbook, supply kits for workshops and components of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hour 2/3/4- Review of basic Acupuncture certification program* Outline of advanced program

Hour 5- Introduction to the eight diagnostic criteria, Eight guiding principles

Hour 6- The vital substances, The transformation of Chi, The functions of the internal organs

Hour 7- Video presentation (Zhenjiuology #10)

Hour 8/9- Identification of patterns (Eight principles, Qi, Blood, Body Fluids, Internal Organs, Pathogenic Factors, 5 Elements, Channels, 6 Stages, 4 Levels, 3 Burners)

Hour 10/11- Detailed study of Lung Meridian Patterns* Qi deficiency, Yin deficiency, Dryness, Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Wind-Water, Damp-Phlegm, Phlegm-Heat, Phlegm-Fluids, Combinations

Hour 12-12 1/2- Detailed study of Large Intestine Meridian* Damp-Heat, Heat, Cold, Dryness, Collapse, Combinations.                                                

Hour 13- Video presentation (Zhenjiuology #11)

Hour 14- Detailed study of the Lung Meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 15- Lung Meridian Continued* Needling of each point* Forbidden points

Hour 16- Detailed study of the Large Intestine Meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 17- Large Intestine Meridian Continued* Needling of each point* Forbidden points

Hour 18- Video presentation (Zhenjiuology #12)

Hour 19/20- Detailed study of Stomach Meridian Patterns* Diet, Emotions, Climate* Qi Deficiency* Cold* Yin Deficiency* Fire* Qi Rebellion* Food Retention* Blood Stasis* Combinations

Hour 21- Detailed study of Stomach Meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 22/23/24- Stomach Meridian Continued* Needling of each point* Forbidden points

Hour 25- Video (Zhenjiuology #13)

Questions and answers

                                                       Module 2

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Hour 1/2- Detailed study of the Spleen Meridian Patterns* External Pathogenic Factors, Mental Factors, Diet* Qi Deficiency* Yang Deficiency* Qi Sinking* Cold-Damp* Damp-Heat* Combinations

Hour 3/4- Detailed study of Spleen Meridian * Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 5/6- Spleen Meridian Continued* Needling each point* Forbidden points

Hour 7- Video presentation (Zhenjiuology #14)

Hour 8- Detailed study of Heart Meridian Patterns* Qi Deficiency* Yang Deficiency* Yang Collapse* Blood Deficiency* Yin Deficiency* Fire Blazing* Phlegm* Blood Stagnation* Combinations

Hour 9- Detailed study of the Heart Meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 10- Heart Meridian Continued* Needling each point* Forbidden points

Hour 11- Detailed study of Small Intestine Meridian Patterns* Full Heat* Deficiency* Cold* Worms* Combinations

Hour 12- Detailed study of the Small Intestine Meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 13- Small Intestine Meridian Continued* Needling each point* Forbidden points

Questions and answers

Hour 14- Twelve Divergent Channels* 15 Connecting Channels* Root and Branch Theory

Hour 15- Detailed study of Bladder Meridian Patterns* Climate, Emotions, Excess Sex* Damp-Heat* Damp-Cold* Deficiency* Combinations

Hour 16/17- Detailed study of the Bladder Meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 19/20/21- Bladder Meridian continued* Needling of each point* Forbidden points

Hour 22- Video (Zhenjiuology # 14)

Hour 23/24/25- Detailed study of Kidney meridian Patterns* Hereditary weaknesses, Emotions, Excessive Sexual Activity, Chronic Illness, Overwork, Premature Aging* Yin Deficiency* Yang Deficiency* Qi Not Firm* Failing To Receive Chi* Loss Of Essence* Combinations 

Questions and answers

                                                 Module 3

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Hour 1- Qi Gong 102

Hour 2- Detailed study of the Kidney meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 3/4- Kidney Meridian Continued* Needling each point* Forbidden points

Hour 5- Detailed study of the Pericardium Meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 6- Pericardium Meridian Continued* Needling each point

Hour 7- Video presentation (Zhenjiuology #15)

Hour 8- Detailed study of San Jiao Meridian Patterns* Upper, Middle and Lower Burners

Hour 9- Detailed study of the San Jiao Meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 10/11- Micro Systems- Scalp, Hands, Face and Ear* Workshop

Hour 12- Identification of Patterns According To the Five Elements

Questions and answers 

Hour 13- Video presentation (Zhenjiuology #16)

Hour 14- Detailed study of the Gall Bladder meridian Patterns* Diet, Emotions, Climate* Damp-Heat* Deficiency

Hour 15- Detailed study of the Gall Bladder Meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 16/17- Gall Bladder meridian Continued* Needling each point* Forbidden points

Hour 18- Electro diagnosis and treatment workshop

Hour 19- Video presentation (Zhenjiuology # 17)

Hour 20/21- Detailed study of the Liver Meridian Patterns* Pathogenic Factors, Emotions, Diet* Qi Stagnation* Blood Stasis* Liver Fire* Liver Wind* Damp Heat* Cold Stagnation* Blood Deficiency* Yang Rising* Combinations

Hour 22- Detailed study of the Liver meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 23- Liver meridian Continued* Needling each point* Forbidden points

Hour 24/25- Pulse Diagnosis Workshop

                                                   Module 4

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Hour 1- Moxa Workshop

Hour 2- Detailed study of the Ren Meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 3/4- Ren Meridian Continued* Needling each point* Forbidden points

Hour 5/6- Detailed study of the Du Meridian* Special effect points and conditions treatable

Hour 7- Video presentation (Zhenjiuology #18)

Hour 8- Du Meridian Continued* Needling each point* Forbidden points

Hour 9- Instruction on Clean Needle Technique* Practical Demonstration

Hour 10/ 11/ 12- Eight Extra Vessels* Special Effects* Treatment Techniques* Needle* Electro* Ion Pumping * Ba Gua

Hour 13- Video presentation (Zhenjiuology #19)

Hour 14- Principles of Treatment

Hour 15- Electro Diagnosis and Treatment* Workshop

Hour 16- Auriculo Therapy Diagnosis and Treatment* Workshop

Hour 17- Needle Workshop

Hour 18/19/20- Review of course material

Hour 21-25- Final Exam