1–28 Governing Vessel Acupuncture
Based on ancient Taoist Dragon Sect teachings, Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. explores the original meanings and dynamics of acupuncture points.
Value: 20 CEUs, 20 NCCAOM PDAs, 20 CAEs, 20 CEs, 20 CPDs
HealthCMi is an official Texas acupuncture continuing education provider (CAE Provider #00014). Download a course, take the online quiz, and receive a certificate of completion online INSTANTLY. All HealthCMi courses are approved for Texas acupuncturist CAEs for acupuncturist continuing education credit towards license renewal. This fulfills Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiner requirements towards CAE (CEU) credits. As an official Texas CAE Provider, all acupuncturist continuing education requirements can be fulfilled at HealthCMi. Note: 1 CAE = 1 hour = 1 CEU
The Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners notes the following:
New Requirements per Texas Administrative Code: Title 22, Part 9 (Texas Medical Board), Chapter 183 (acupuncture), Rule §183.20: continuing acupuncture education:
Texas acupuncturists renew with 34 hours of continuing acupuncture education (CAE/CEU) every 24 months. The 34 hours of acupuncture continuing education must include a minimum of hours in the followig categories:
The very first acupuncturists in this new renewal system count CAE hours from December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2020.
Special Requirements Category Courses Listed Below
All courses are CAE approved. The following courses are approved for special CAE categories needed to fulfill acupuncture continuing education license renewal requirements:
Based on ancient Taoist Dragon Sect teachings, Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. explores the original meanings and dynamics of acupuncture points.
Value: 20 CEUs, 20 NCCAOM PDAs, 20 CAEs, 20 CEs, 20 CPDs
Learn Pang family herbal medicine and acupuncture secrets for supporting patients with cancer. Acupuncture and herbs are presented for the treatment of emotional trauma, pain, fatigue, nausea, and other symptoms associated with cancer, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 17 CEUs, 17 NCCAOM PDAs, 17 CAEs, 17 CEs, 17 CPDs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. This pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) course covers acupuncture, herbs, Chinese medicine theory and ‘western’ biomedicine diagnostics, treatment and prevention of PID and its complications such as fallopian tube infections, menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding during menstruation), endometritis (inflammation of the uterine lining), dysmenorrhea, lower abdominal pain, leukorrhea, ectopic pregnancy and infertility. Learn how to diagnose and treat acute and chronic PID by downloading the course material, taking the online quiz and receiving a certificate of completion through our online learning system.
Value: 6 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. This course includes a special section on cervical infections, cervicitis, and cervical dysplasia with an in-depth analysis and treatment system. This course features an additional 14 herbal formulas plus a newly added summary table of the formulas for clinical application purposes. This course is a continuation of PID and Chinese Medicine, Part One.
Value: 7 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Learn Pang family herbal medicine and acupuncture secrets for the treatment of heart disease including congestive heart failure, bradycardia, tachycardia, coronary heart disease, and arrhythmias. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 17 CEUs, 17 NCCAOM PDAs, 17 CAEs, 17 CEs, 17 CPDs
Explore acupuncture treatments for insomnia, including classic acupuncture point prescriptions and modern research. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 17 CEUs, 17 NCCAOM PDAs, 17 CAEs, 17 CEs, 17 CPDs
Based on ancient Taoist Dragon Sect teachings, Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. explores the original meanings and dynamics of acupuncture points.
Value: 20 CEUs, 20 NCCAOM PDAs (includes Safety & Ethics), 20 CAEs, 20 CEs, 20 CPDs
Explore acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments for influenza, asthma, and bronchitis. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 17 CEUs, 17 NCCAOM PDAs, 17 CAEs, 17 CEs, 17 CPDs
Based on ancient Taoist Dragon Sect teachings, Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. explores the original meanings and dynamics of acupuncture points.
Value: 20 CEUs, 20 NCCAOM PDAs (includes Safety & Ethics), 20 CAEs, 20 CEs, 20 CPDs
Explore prevention, treatment, and recovery from COVID-19 and its long-term adverse effects. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 12 CEUs, 12 NCCAOM PDAs, 12 CAEs, 12 CEs, 12 CPDs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.
Explore important issues facing modern-day acupuncturists in clinical practice.
Value: 4 CEUs, 4 NCCAOM PDAs (2 Safety, 2 Ethics), 4 CAEs
Fulfills the California Acupuncture Board Law and Ethics CEU requirement
Enjoy this Chinese medicine cooking show! The video portion of this courses features how to make two tasty soups. One soup is for tonifying and the other is for clearing heat and toxins. The latter is appropriate for patients with COVID-19, influenza, tonsillitis, and other external pathogenic influences. Written materials support the video and include special sections on phytoestrogens and green, black, and brown tea.
Value: 11 CEUs, 11 NCCAOM PDAs, 11 CAEs, 11 CEs, 11 CPDs
Explore prevention, treatment, and recovery from COVID-19 and its long-term adverse effects. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 14 CEUs, 14 NCCAOM PDAs, 14 CAEs, 14 CEs, 14 CPDs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. Prof. Liao presents the treatment of colitis, Crohn’s disease and chronic appendicitis with herbal medicine and acupuncture.
Value: 9 CEUs, 9 NCCAOM PDAs, 9 CAEs, 9 CEs, 9 CPDs
Based on ancient Taoist Dragon Sect teachings, Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. explores the original meanings and dynamics of acupuncture points.
Value: 15 CEUs, 15 NCCAOM PDAs, 15 CAEs, 15 CEs, 15 CPDs
This course provides a review of acupuncture needling safety precautions and contraindications for cupping and moxibustion.
Value: 4 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs (Safety), CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.
Review basic acupuncture insurance billing procedures. Learn handy ICD-10 diagnosis codes, important questions to ask when calling insurance companies, CPT billing code basics and more.
Value: 4 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Explore acupuncture point prescriptions for the treatment of hypertension and arrhythmias. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 6 CEUs, 6 NCCAOM PDAs, 6 CAEs, 6 CEs, 6 CPDs
Explore acupuncture treatments for lower back pain, including modern research and classical acupuncture point prescriptions. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 18 CEUs, 18 NCCAOM PDAs, 18 CAEs, 18 CEs, 18 CPDs
Acupuncture and herbal medicine for the treatment of erectile dysfunction are presented in this online CEU/PDA course. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 8 CEUs, 8 NCCAOM PDAs, 8 CAEs, 8 CEs, 8 CPDs
Learn acupuncture points of major safety concern, review pathogens affecting the workplace, and review medical waste disposal concerns.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Explore acupuncture treatments for knee disorders including tendon and ligament strains, arthritis, and more. Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture continuing education license credit.
Value: 18 CEUs, 18 NCCAOM PDAs, 18 CAEs, 18 CPDs, 18 CEs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.
Reviews codes of ethics, patient confidentiality law, sign-in sheet restrictions, disposal of health records requirements, and scope of practice regulations.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Ethics PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CPDs
Valid for California Acupuncture Board Law and Ethics CEUs
Learn about the purity, potency, and environmental sustainability of Chinese herbal medicine. This course features a video on herbal medicine purity and potency plus supportive written materials.
Value: 5 CEUs, 5 NCCAOM PDAs, 5 CAEs, 5 CEs, 5 CPDs
This standalone course can be taken without taking Part 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Professor Richard Liao, L.Ac. covers topics including:Deafness and tinnitus, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Use of alcohol to treat sore throat, Radiation treatment side effects after removing a cancerous uterus, Colon cancer radiation treatment side effects, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Damp Warm Fever, Gallbladder Stones, and more.
Value: 3 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CPDs, CEs
This course addresses both acute and chronic Achilles tendon disorders, with a focus on diagnosis and acupuncture treatment strategies.
Value: 4 CEUs, 4 NCCAOM PDAs, 4 CAEs, 4 CEs, 4 CPDs
Learn biomedical and Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnoses and treatments for wrist pain, median nerve compression and ulnar nerve entrapment. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion instantly.
Value: 4 CAEs/CEUs/NCCAOM PDAs/CEs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. Explore biomedicine and Chinese medicine treatments for cirrhosis of the liver.
Value: 15 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
This online ethics course reviews codes of ethics and standards of ethics defined by Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Ethics PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CPDs
Valid for California Acupuncture Board Law and Ethics CEUs
This course explores both the biomedicine and Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment of plantar fasciitis. Foot biomechanics, testing, etiology and treatment plans are presented in this distance learning course. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 4 CEUs, 4 NCCAOM PDAs, 4 CAEs, 4 CEs, 4 CPDs
This course covers differential diagnostics, treatment principles, acupuncture point prescriptions, herbal formulas, moxa techniques, shoni-shin techniques, and dietetics recommendations as they relate to pediatric ear infections. Custom herbal powders that are acceptable to children are reviewed. The administration of Chinese herbal medicines to children for improved compliance is covered in detail.
Value: 8 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.
Review safety concerns related to acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping. Acupuncture contraindications for pregnancy, needle precautions for sensitive areas, scope of practice concerns, and clean needle techniques are presented.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Learn biomedical and Chinese medicine treatments for menopause related symptoms.
Value: 15 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Download the course, complete the online quiz, and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.
Learn ethics in acupuncture regarding legal concerns, patient referrals, insurance billing, fee collection and medical privacy.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Ethics PDAs, 2 CAEs
Valid for California Acupuncture Board Law and Ethics CEUs
Learn dietetics history, food preparations, theory and detailed information on many types of individual foods including: grains, tubers, oils, condiments, liquor, beans, tea, fungi and mushrooms, fruits, vegetables and herbs.
Value: 15 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.
Learn dietetic recipes for ailments including headaches, excess body fat and obesity, respiratory disorders, digestive issues, urinary disorders, diabetes, skin conditions and cardiovascular disorders. Enjoy healing recipes, dietetics theory and information on a variety of leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seafood, and meats. This is the second course in our dietetics series following Chinese Medicine Dietetics #1. There are no prerequisites and it may be taken prior to taking Chinese Medicine Dietetics #1.
Value: 15 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Learn how to treat temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD/TMJ) in this online continuing education course.
Value: 6 CEUs, 6 NCCAOM PDAs, 6 CAEs, 6 CEs
Learn how to treat menstrual cycle disorders including painful menstruation, oligomenorrhea, menorrhagia, amenorrhea and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) using acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Value: 8 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CEs, CPDs
This course examines the causes of medical errors and the legal responsibilities & liabilities of acupuncturists.
Value: 4 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM Safety PDAs, CEs, CPDs
This standalone course has no prerequisites and may be taken without first taking Medical Errors #1.
This course is a general overview of infectious disease control including airborne, direct contact, bloodborne and food or water borne pathogens. Hepatitis and HIV transmission issues are covered. Review cross contamination and safety issues concerning acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping.
Value: 4 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM Safety PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. This standalone course can be taken without taking Part 1 – there are no prerequisites. Herb-drug interaction topics include: beta-blockers, sedative/hypnotics, antidepressants, anti-estrogenic cancer drugs, blood pressure medications and more.
Value: 4 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM Safety PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Learn the both contraindications and benefits of using herbal medicines when patients are taking pharmaceutical drugs. Learn how to adjust formula dosages and which herbs to avoid or include when patients take allergy medications, birth control pills, diuretics, expectorants, stomach acid blockers, and more.
Value: 4 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM Safety PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Acupuncture related pneumothorax (collapsed lung) is an avoidable risk. This course provides an overview of lung anatomy and relevant acupuncture points so that a licensed acupuncturist need never cause a pneumothorax.
Value: 4 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM Safety PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics and safety, 2 biomedicine
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This course features herb-drug interactions concerning medications that stop diarrhea, anti-estrogenic drugs, beta blockers, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, and sleep medications.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.
Learn CPR is this online course. Review life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation compressions and ventilations.
Value: 3 CEUs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs + 4 NCCAOM CPR PDAs
Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. presents special herbal formulas for the treatment of hiccups, constipation, stomach pain and vomiting. Enjoy interesting case studies highlighting the material.
Value: 12 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Review safety concerns related to acupuncture points that are potential risks for pneumothorax and how to avoid puncturing the lungs plus other acupuncturist safety concerns.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.
Review basic legal and regulatory issues for the acupuncture profession including negligence, malpractice, and informed consent.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Learn how to avoid acupuncture induced collapsed lung (pneumothorax) with safe needling precautions.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Learn how to avoid acupuncture induced collapsed lung (pneumothorax) with safe needling exercizes.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.
Learn CPR is this online course. Review first aid and life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Value: 4 CEUs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs + 4 NCCAOM CPR PDAs
Learn special herbal formula modifications for the effective treatment of hair loss syndromes, hernia disorders, and several types of gynecological disorders. A section is included with straightforward herbal techniques to effectively lower high LDL cholesterol levels and for the treatment of several heart and vascular disorders. This course also covers the treatment of kidney stones, skin disorders, and fevers with the presentation of clear and easily applicable herbal formulas for use in the clinic. In addition, herbal remedies for headache syndromes, prostate problems, lung and urinary disorders, and diarrhea syndromes are presented. Enjoy this very important course that addresses many of today’s difficult and even some life-threatening ailments with Chinese herbal medicine.
Value: 12 CAEs/CEUs/NCCAOM PDAs/CEs
Explore treatment options for kidney stones, nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting and nighttime urinary incontinence), and chronic kidney disease. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 9 CEUs, 9 NCCAOM PDAs, 9 CAEs, 9 CEs, 9 CPDs
Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. presents solutions to safety issues associated with herbs, acupuncture, cupping, moxa and gua sha.
Value: 4 CEUs. 4 NCCAOM Safety PDAs/CEs
This course features herb-drug interactions concerning allergy medications, antibiotics, laxatives, antivirals, diuretics, and blood pressure lowering medications.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs (bio, general), 2 CEs
This course features herb-drug interactions concerning birth control, diuretics, expectorants, decongestants, cough suppressants, stomach acid blockers, and blood thinner medications.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.
This course features herb-drug interactions concerning blood pressure medications, heart contractility enhancers, and antiestrogens used in breast cancer therapy.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. Learn how to treat elbow pain including lateral and medial epicondylitis.
Value: 3 CEUs, 3 NCCAOM PDAs, 3 CAEs, 3 CEs
Learn how to treat gout with acupuncture and dietetics.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Explore acupuncturist ethics regarding patient privacy laws, scope of practice guidelines, and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Ethics PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CPDs
Valid for California Acupuncture Board Law and Ethics CEUs
Review codes of ethics from Hua Tuo, Sun Simiao, and the NCCAOM.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Ethics PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CPDs
Valid for California Acupuncture Board Law and Ethics CEUs
This course examines the herbal formula Xiao Yao San (Smooth Rambling Powder). Topics covered include ovarian cysts, infertility, the uneven growth of breasts, acne, migraines, poison oak, stress, bipolar disorder, high ALT levels, hepatitis, impotence, herpes, breast nodules, post-partum depression, thyroid disorders, testicle pain, shingles, sudden loss of hair, weak eyesight, post-partum bleeding, leukorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, PMS, low sperm count, insomnia, jaundice, otitis, allergies, and the treatment of eye disorders including hyphema.
Value: 20 CAEs/CEUs/NCCAOM PDAs/CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 16 general, 2 herbal, 1 ethics, 1 biomedicine
Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.
Learn CPR is this online course. Review first aid and life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Value: 3 CEUs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs + 4 NCCAOM CPR PDAs
Review life-saving CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first-aid responses to animal bites and stings, opioid overdoses, and severe bleeding.
Value: 4 CEUs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs + 4 NCCAOM CPR PDAs