Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Treatment Using Acupuncture (Zhen - Jiu) Therapy Methods
Course Code
RAP_014
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
24.00
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
Acquiring, strengthening and improving theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the treatment of various diseases and functional disorders using acupuncture and moxibustion therapy (Zhen Jiu) methods.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student has acquired the necessary theoretical knowledge about the causes of diseases of different profiles (including symptoms and syndromes), variants of clinical manifestations, methods of diagnosis, differential diagnosis and therapy in accordance with the basic theoretical principles of traditional Chinese medicine.
Skills
1.The student has strengthened practical skills and experience in the investigation, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, primary and secondary prevention of diseases of various profiles, as well as solving tasks in clinical situations.
Competences
1.Formulates and critically analyses the indications for the traditional Chinese medicine syndrome therapy according to the clinical situation in line with the theoretical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine. Ability: • to interpret examination data; • to differentiate syndromes; • able to formulate a diagnosis according to the theoretical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine; • to substantiate the indications for acupuncture use and its interaction with basic therapy for patients of different profiles; • to develop a treatment plan; • to justify one’s choice of therapy tactics.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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To carry out ongoing clinical work with patients within the framework of the cycle. To carry out a clinical study, within the framework of independent research work. Constantly getting acquainted with literature and seminar materials.
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Examination
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Title
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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75% of the assessment for the theoretical knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and 25% for work with the patient - the skill of drawing up an examination, diagnosis, treatment plan. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system using acupuncture technologies. Indications, methodology and manipulation techniques.
Application of acupuncture technology in obstetrics. Preparation of acupuncture treatment plan, selection of acupuncture points, substantiation thereof. Evaluation of treatment results.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Treatment of dermatological diseases using acupuncture technologies. Indications, methodology and manipulation techniques.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Treatment using acupuncture and moxibustion therapy (Zhen Jiu) methods. Treatment based on eight principles. The importance of climatic and constitutional factors in traditional Chinese medicine. Concept of constitutional medicine and chronopuncture in traditional Chinese medicine. General indications, contraindications of acupuncture and its interactions with other treatment methods.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Acupuncture in the treatment of ENT diseases.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Differences in the interpretation of the clinical picture in Eastern and Western medicine.
Principles of differentiation and treatment for syndromes of the functional systems of the Heart and Pericardium: Heart Yang deficiency, Heart Yin deficiency, Heart fire hyperactivity, pathogenic factor phlegm-fire caused disorder in the functional system of the Heart syndrome.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Treatment of neurological profile diseases using acupuncture technologies. Indications, methodology and manipulation techniques.
Application of acupuncture in algology. Acupuncture anesthesia. Pain relief points.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Urinary system: principles of differentiation and treatment in Kidney functional system syndromes: Kidney Yang deficiency, Kidney Yin deficiency, Kidney inability to perceive Qi, pathogenic factor humidity-heat invasion of the Bladder syndrome. Indications, methodology and manipulation techniques.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Treatment of psychiatric diseases and psychosomatic disorders using acupuncture technologies. Indications, methodology and manipulation techniques.
Addiction therapy.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Respiratory system: principles of differentiation and treatment in Lung functional system syndromes: Lung Qi deficiency, Lung Yin deficiency, pathogenic factor wind-cold invasion, pathogenic factor heat retention in the Lungs, pathogenic factor heat-humidity retention in the Large Intestine syndrome.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Digestive system: principles of differentiation and treatment in Spleen and Liver functional system syndromes: Liver Qi stagnation, Liver fire pathological ascension, Liver internal wind, Liver Blood deficiency syndrome, Spleen Qi deficiency, Spleen Yang deficiency syndrome.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Principles of Zhen Jiu therapeutic prescriptions. Clinical application of the five Shu points, Yuan (primary) and Luo (connecting) points, Shu points and Mu points.
Clinical application of the 8 system points.
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Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Diseases of a surgical, traumatological and orthopaedic profile: possibilities for applying acupuncture, location and methodology. Emergency conditions where the use of acupuncture is justified and necessary.
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Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Treatment of musculoskeletal profile diseases using acupuncture technologies. Indications, methodology and manipulation techniques.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
24.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
13
Length (weeks):
18
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Anthony Campbell. Acupuncture in Practice. 2nd Edition. Beyond Points and Meridians.
2.
Stux, Gabriel, Berman, Brian, Pomeranz, Bruce. 2003. Basics of Acupuncture.
Additional Reading
1.
Hans-Ulrich Hecker. Color Atlas of Acupuncture: Body Points, Ear Points, Trigger Points. (Thieme Paperback)