AC 610 - Acupuncture Techniques I

Credit(s): 1.5

This course sequence introduces students to the clinical tools and essential skills of the acupuncturist. Its objective is to provide a solid foundation in needle techniques and to review the related skills of moxibustion, cupping, gua sha. Techniques I is focused on the basic needling techniques, such as needle insertion, techniques to obtain Qi sensation, simple reinforcing and reducing techniques, auxiliary needling techniques etc. Attention is also paid to general issues of patient safety, with emphasis on appropriate needle depths and angles, and learning the basic skills of Clean Needle Technique. Prerequisite(s): AC532