1) 795 hours (or its equivalent)
in theory and treatment techniques in acupuncture and related studies.
A) Topics shall include, but not be limited
to, the following:
i) History of
Acupuncture;
ii) Basic Theory.
Topics shall include, but not be limited to, basic Yin-Yang theory, 8
principles and 5 elements; Zang (viscera) organs and Fu (bowels) organs and
extraordinary organs; theory and function of channels (meridians) and
collaterals; Qi, blood and body fluids; Qi tonification (supplementation) and
sedation (reducing), etiology (the causes of diseases) such as 6 exogenous, 7
emotional factors and non-internal or non-external reasons;
pathology;
iii) Point Location and
Channel (Meridian) Theory. Topics shall include, but not be limited to,
nomenclature and distribution of the 14 channels on the body surface - 12
regular channels, Ren (conception) channel and Du (governing) channel;
classification of points; points study should include the method of locating
the points, anatomic structures, classification of points, functions and
indications, and contraindications; knowledge of the specific point categories,
such as the Five Shu points, Yuan (source) points, Luo (connecting) points, Xi
(cleft) points, Back-Shu points, Front-Mu points, Crossing points; knowledge of
the 8 extraordinary channels and their corresponding points;
iv) Acupuncture Treatment. Topics shall
include, but not be limited to, the various evaluation methods utilized in
acupuncture practice, differentiation of syndromes according to 8 principles,
Qi and blood, Zang-Fu organs and theory of meridians and collaterals; case
review, based on history of the patient and charting; the four-examination
methods; measuring and recording vital signs and symptoms, to make treatment
plans and future prognosis; contraindications of treatment; indications of
potential risk to the patient; the need to modify standard therapeutic approach
(e.g., infants and children, pregnancy) and apparently benign presentations
that may have a more serious cause (hypertension, headaches);
v) Treatment Techniques. Topics shall
include, but not be limited to, needle insertion depth, duration, manipulation
and withdrawal; the appearance of Qi; Moxa application, direct and indirect,
etc.; other techniques (e.g., bleeding, moxibustion, cupping, Gua Sha, 7 star);
tonification and sedation techniques; knowledge relating to the treatment of
acute and chronic conditions, first aid, analgesia, anesthesia, and electrical
stimulation; safety issues; Oriental bodywork therapy (e.g., Tui Na, Shiatsu,
Amma, acupressure, etc.); contraindication for certain conditions;
and
vi) Ethics and Practice
Management. Topics shall include, but not be limited to, confidentiality;
informed consent; HIPAA guidelines; understanding the scope of practice;
recordkeeping: legal requirements, release of data; ethical and legal aspects
of referring patients to another practitioner; professional conduct and
appropriate interpersonal behavior; laws and regulations governing the practice
of acupuncture; recognition and clarification of patient expectations; general
liability insurance; legal requirements; professional liability insurance: risk
management and quality assurance; building and managing a practice, including
ethical and legal aspects of third party reimbursement; professional
development.
B) No more
than 90 hours may count towards history and ethics and practice
management.