Acupuncture: Test Plan

1.    History/Philosophy of Acupuncture in a Chiropractic Setting (5%)

• Yin-Yang theory
• Five Elements theory
• Chiropractic and acupuncture history and philosophy

2.    Organs, Qi, and Fluid (12%)

• Yin/Zang organs
• Yang/Fu organs
• Qi and fluids

3.    Channels/Pathways (18%)

• Meridians and collaterals
• Eight Extra meridians

4.    Acupoints (30%)

• Classification and nomenclature
• Methods of locating acupoints
• Specific points of limbs
• Specific points on head and trunk
• Eight Influential points
• Extraordinary points
• Auriculotherapy

5.    Acupuncture Techniques (5%)

• Moxibustion
• Needling methods
• Cupping

6.    Basic Treatment Tenets / Protocols (20%)

• Headaches
• Back/neck
• Extremities
• Organ dysfunction

7.    Safety and Hygiene (10%)

• Clean Needle Technique
• Precautions/contraindications to treatment
• Management of possible accidents