Description
This online course presents acupuncture point prescriptions for the treatment of hypertension and arrhythmias based on scientific research. Research on the treatment of hypertension with electroacupuncture is presented, including a discussion of effective and ineffective acupoints and electroacupuncture settings. Research demonstrating how acupuncture lowers blood pressure while simultaneously preventing excessive cell death in the brain due to hypertension is presented. A classic acupoint prescription for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, is reviewed. Download the course, complete the online quiz, and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.
To view a sample of the course, click the following: Online Course Sample >
Purchase the course and it will be downloaded to your computer in PDF format. PDFs work on Apple Mac, Windows PC, iPad, iPhone, Android and other platforms. After reviewing the course, take the online quiz and a certificate of completion will be automatically generated for INSTANT credit. You may re-take the quiz as often as is needed and there is no time limit.
Continuing Education Credits
6 NCCAOM Diplomate PDAs (6 core: AOM-BIO)
6 California Acupuncture Board CEUs (category 1)
6 Texas CAEs (4 general acupuncture therapies, 2 biomedicine)
6 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours
6 Florida Board of Acupuncture CEs (3 biomed, 3 general)
6 CCHPBC British Columbia acupuncture CEs
6 BCNA & CNPBC (British Columbia Naturopathic Assoc.) credits
6 CAAA Alberta CEUs
6 CTCMPAO (Ontario, Canada) continuing education credits
6 OAQ CEUs (Board of Acupuncturists of Quebec)
6 NZASA Chinese Medicine CPDs, Category 2 (New Zealand Acupuncture Standards Authority)
6 Acupuncture NZ (NZRA) New Zealand CEUs
6 NS-CMAAC Nova Scotia acupuncture CEUs
6 CMBA CPDs/CEUs (Chinese Medicine Board of Australia)
Massachusetts: applicable towards the acupuncture & herbs requirements
Paer Scott –
I found this course fairly informative on modern research into acupuncture treatment of heart and vascular issues.
Roy Kimia –
good
jo-mei chiang –
great
Richard Baume –
Very good synopsis of current acupuncture and herbal treatment for hypertension and Arrhythmia. Interesting course material as well.
Dennis Kinnane –
It provides an in depth look at these two topics with Western studies along with Eastern ones.
Margaret Armstrong –
Useful information, though perhaps not comprehensive. Definitely a helpful addition to my practical knowledge
Alex Feng –
Useful!
David Moore –
excellent
Anita Galletti –
helpful
Seajin Lee –
explain easy and clear