Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Medical Technologies of Acupuncture
Course Code
RAP_013
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
3.00
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 medical technologies of acupuncture.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student has acquired theoretical knowledge of medical technologies of acupuncture, needle standards and selection principles, laser puncture, electropuncture, vacuum therapy and moxibustion therapy, indications and contraindications for use.
Skills
1.The student has acquired practical skills in needle insertion and manipulation techniques, use of laser puncture, electropuncture, vacuum therapy and moxibustion therapy methods, evaluation of results, recognition of complications. Insertion of different types of needles. Auxiliary techniques for needle insertion. Needle manipulation techniques, basic methods, tonification and sedation methodologies. Has learned the following: • application of moxibustion therapy • application of vacuum therapy • application of intradermal needles • application of three-edged needles (San Leng Zhen) • application of skin acupuncture hammer (Mei Hua Zhen) • application of transdermal electropuncture • application of laser puncture method.
Competences
1.Knows the medical technologies of acupuncture, is able to apply them differently in appropriate cases. Has mastered the execution of the specific acupuncture technology.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Continuous work on learning the techniques of performing acupuncture over the entire study course.
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Examination
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1.
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50% of the assessment for theoretical knowledge of the medical technology of acupuncture and 50% for practical application thereof.
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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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Medical technologies of acupuncture. Needle standards and selection principles. Needle insertion and manipulation techniques. The concept of De Qi.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Manipulation techniques: tonification and sedation. Duration of leaving the needles in the body and removing them. Application, importance and indications of intradermal needles (Pi Fu Zhen), needle hammer (Mei Hua Zhen) and three-edged needle (San Leng Zhen).
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Laser puncture method. Theoretical basis, mechanisms of action, indications and contraindications for use. Individualised dosing. Methodology of practical application of laser puncture in the treatment of various diseases. Work safety. Electropuncture method. Basic principles of using transdermal electropuncture in acupuncture. Selection of the optimal parameters of the applied electric current, indications and contraindications for use.
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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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Moxibustion therapy: theoretical basis, indications and contraindications for use. Application methodology. Vacuum (cupping) therapy in traditional Chinese medicine: theoretical basis, indications and contraindications for use. Types of cups and selection principles. Formulation of cupping therapy prescription. Methodology.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. 2nd Revised edition. Giovanni Maciocia. 2007. Churchill Livingstone.
2.
Stux, Gabriel, Pomeranz, Bruce. 2011. Acupuncture. Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K. 360 pages. ISBN-10: 3642717446.
Other Information Sources
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Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture