Course Overview

Course Title: Acupuncture Theory and Practice 2
Credit Points: 12
Nominal Hours:
Course Coordinator: Dr George Lenon
Course Coordinator Phone:
Course Coordinator Email: george.lenon@rmit.edu.au
Course Summary

Acupuncture Theory and Practice 2 is a one-semester course that develops your ability to formulate and modify an acupuncture prescription based on an understanding of the indications and contraindications of acupuncture points. In addition, you will learn a further 185 of the 405 acupoints including extra points. You will prepare and perform acupuncture treatment procedures safely and effectively - develop knowledge and skills relating to infection control and safe practice of basic acupuncture needling techniques. You will evaluate the risks and benefits of acupuncture points, contraindications and risk management. You will also learn to communicate acupuncture to the general public and to health professionals.

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