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Mixed Practice Veterinary
Acupuncture Program Outline

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This 130-hour C.E. program (approved by majority of states) is presented in 5 sessions (2 On-line sessions and 3 On-site sessions) over a period of 6 months. A Spring class and a Fall class are offered every year. This program is for licensed veterinarians and veterinary school junior/senior students only. Students will learn acupuncture points on both small and large animals. Primarily dogs and horses are used for practice in the wet labs (some avian is also included). Graduates of other acupuncture schools often take our classes to review and expand their TCVM skills. Click to watch Why Over 3,000 veterinarians Study Veterinary Acupuncture at the Chi Institute.
$900 Special Gift from the Chi Institute
Students who register for this program will receive complimentary registration for the new Evidence Based Veterinary Acupuncture on-line course ($900 value), which is approved for 27 CE hrs by RACE.

Major Topics
		Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Principles: Five Elements, Yin-Yang, Eight Principles, Zang-fu Physiology and Pathology, Meridians and Channels.
		How to understand acupuncture: scientific basis.
		16 canine and 33 equine classical acupoints: wet lab demonstration & hands on.
		106 canine and 152 equine transpositional acupoints: wet lab demo & hands.
		How to needle the acupuncture points in dogs, cats and birds.
		How to needle the acupuncture points in horses.
		TCM diagnosis systems including tongue & pulse diagnosis.
		How to integrate acupuncture into your practice.
		How to use veterinary acupuncture to diagnose and treat:

1. Musculoskeletal conditions, lameness and neurological disorders.
2. Cardiovascular diseases and respiratory disorders.
3. Gastrointestinal disorders and behavioral problems.
4. Dermatological problems and immune-mediated diseases.
5. Renal & urinary disorders and reproductive disorders.

Veterinary acupuncture techniques:

1. Dry Needle (conventional needling).
2. Aqua-Acupuncture (point injection).
3. Electro-Acupuncture.
4. Hemo-Acupuncture.
5. Pneumo-Acupuncture.
6. Moxibustion

Program Features

Limited seats, small lab group (5-6 members with one TA in a group), more hands-on learning in 37-hr wet lab.
Learn from the Master, Dr. Huisheng Xie, ("The leading authority in the animal acupuncture.", quoted from CBS News Early Show, Dec 28th, 2005). Dr. Xie's twenty-five years of TCVM teaching experience (over 3000 students) has provided him with a clear vision of how to aid a student.
130 C.E. Hours (majority of states approved).
Offered on-line and on-site: lower total cost and better learning experience
(majority of lectures may be reviewed online during the entire study period).
Free case consultation with TCVM experts for all students.
Awarded the Certificate of Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist registered at the Chi Institute and the China National Society of TCVM after fulfilling all requirements.
Practicality is highly emphasized during the entire program. The goal of each session is (session 1 & 3 are are on-line, session 2,4 and 5 are on-site):
• Session 2: Practice on client patients
• Session 4: More efficiently practice acupuncture
• Session 5: Daily integration of acupuncture
Balanced Learning Environments: Tai-ji practice at the start of each day.
Complimentary Package ($1,100 value in total) Included:
1. Lunches during on-site sessions
2. Chi Institute Canine Acupuncture Chart
3. Chi Institute Equine Acupuncture Chart
4. 50 copies of Veterinary Acupuncture FAQ Brochure for client education
5. Registrations for the Evidence Based Veterinary Acupuncture On-line Course

Required Textbooks (Please call 800-891-1986 for ordering books)

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: fundamental principles

-- By Huisheng Xie, DVM PhD and Vanessa Preast
Chapter 1- 5 of this book is required to be previewed before session 1.

Xie’s Veterinary Acupuncture
-- By Huisheng Xie, DVM PhD and Vanessa Preast

Reference Books

Veterinary Acupuncture: Ancient Art to Modern Medicine -by Dr. Allen Schoen
Four Paws, Five Directions - by Cheryl Schwartz, DVM
The Foundations of Chinese Medicine - by Giovanni Maciocia, Cac
The Web that Has No Weaver - by Ted J. Kaptchuk, OMD
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion - by Cheng Xinnong
Chinese Veterinary Herbal Handbook - by Huisheng Xie, DVM PhD

Frequent Asked Questions

Q: What's the format of the online lectures? How can I access them?
A: You may Click Here to watch the demo of our online lectures. You will receive a letter in mail and email for the instructions to access the formal lectures before the online session begins. Of course, you will need a computer with high speed internet.

Q:My friend says I will miss the magic of going to the Chi Institute if I take the Online/Onsite Class. Is this true?
A: No, you will still come to Florida for 3 sessions, and the magic will still be there. And you will hear the same dynamics of the class questions and comments, as if you were physically in the class. Here is what one of our students recently said about doing the online herbal class:

Barbara, I already took all of the herbal classes and passed. I just audited this one as a review. I have to say, the online class was great! It was just like being there, except that I could not raise my hand to ask a question during class! I'm not a computer person, but it was really easy to do. What a great idea.
- Susan Colbassanni, DVM, CVA, CVH

Q: But what if I still have my own questions that have not been answered?
A: You will have your own tutor via email and your own chat group to help you get answers to your questions.

Q: So I do not lose any in person on experience by attending these two sessions in a virtual classroom?
A: No, because the hands-on experiential portion of the course remains the same as the original format, and will be provided in the other three sessions in Florida.

Q: I heard that Chi students get discounts on supplies and products each time they attend a session. Will this be the same for the Spring online format?
A: Discounts that would apply to the onsite class will apply to all 5 of these sessions as well.

Q: I have a friend and a colleague to whom I recommended the Chi Institute for the basic program, but now since there is a new online format, I am worried that they will not get as much out of the 5 session course. I want them to have the same wonderful learning experience I did.
A: You do not have to worry. As always, we are fair and responsive to our students needs, and have made every effort to present our online classes to reflect the same, high standards in our academic presentations, products and personalized care of our students.

Q: Do I have to pay all the tuition when I register?
A: No, the application fee of $100 and session one tuition will save your seat when you register. The tuition of each other session is due 30 days before each session starts.

Q: When will my name appear on your website referral list?
A: After you have completed one on-site session.

Scholarship

Are you a Junior or Senior student in Vet. Medical Schools? You may be eligible for the Chi Institute $10,000 Student Scholarship. Click here for detail.
Are you a Vet. Medical School Faculty, Graduate Student or Resident? You may be eligible for the Chi Institute $10,000 CVM Scholarship. Click here for detail.

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Student Feedbacks:

“It appears that yearly meetings are on the horizon. I don’t want our relationship to end in December. I hope to continue to come back and receive nourishment from Chi in the form of future meetings and advanced coursework.”

Janice Raab, DVM – Mixed Class # 10 session 2 September 14-17, 2006

“Very loving environment”

Marlice Vonck, DVM – Mixed Class # 11 session 3 March 29-April 1, 2007