Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.R.1.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Microsystems of Acupuncture

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RAP_015
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Inese Kokare

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Acupuncture doctor
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Inese Kokare
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

Acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills at the level necessary for an acupuncture doctor about the microsystems of acupuncture. To develop the necessary skills in the application of microsystems in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.The student demonstrates knowledge of the microsystems of acupuncture, zonal correspondences, point topography and application methodology; interprets and evaluates the effectiveness and results of the application of microsystems.

Skills

1.The student has acquired skills in the examination of patients (using the Su Jok and R. Foll’s methods), diagnostics and treatment according to the theory of microsystems and applicable technologies.

Competences

1.Student: • is able to justify the application indications for different microsystems of acupuncture; • has good knowledge of the topography of zonal correspondence and specific points; • understands the mechanisms of action and justifies the use of laser puncture and electropuncture methods within microsystems; • is able to draw up and implement a treatment plan within microsystems; • is able to evaluate the effectiveness and results of the applied treatment.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work
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The student independently gets acquainted with literature and seminar materials. Applies the acquired practical skills in working with patients.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination
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75% of the assessment for the theoretical knowledge of the microsystems of acupuncture and 25% for work with the patient - the skill of drawing up an examination, diagnosis, treatment plan using the microsystems of acupuncture.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Microsystems of acupuncture. Auricular acupuncture. Representation of the anatomical regions in the cochlea. Nomenclature of auricular points. Auricular diagnosis. The most frequently used auricular acupuncture points: topography and indications for use. Auriculotherapy protocols.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Su Jok method: history of therapy, palm and foot correspondence zones. Theoretical basis of zonal Su Jok therapy, topography of zones, diagnosis. Su Jok therapy methods. Su Jok therapy tools. Indications for use and methodology.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Meridional Su Jok therapy: theoretical basis, meridian topography, methods of diagnosis and therapy. Complex application possibilities.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

History of R. Foll’s electropuncture diagnostic method, theoretical basis. Objectives of R. Foll’s electropuncture diagnostic examination, aspects of its practical application.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Adrian White, Mike Cummings, Jacqueline Filshie. An Introduction to Western Medical Acupuncture. Elsevier Canada, 2018.

2.

Macioca’s The Practice of Chinese Medicine, 3rd Edition. The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. Elsevier Ltd., 2021. eBook ISBN: 9780702079214.

3.

Modernization of Acupuncture Education and Research. Edited by Gerhard Litscher. Printed Edition of the Special Issue Published in OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine. LIDSEN Publishing Inc., 2020.

4.

Microsystems Acupuncture. The Complete Guide: Ear-Scalp-Mouth-Hand. Hecker Steveling Peuker, 2006