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TCVM Diagnostics, Classical Points and Advanced Acupuncture Techniques
On-line&On-site Program
Overall Outline

This training program covers three of the most important TCVM studies: TCVM Diagnosis, Classical Acupoints and Advanced Acupuncture Techniques.

Veterinarians who completed Basic Acupuncture Training are highly recommended to take this program to enhance their TCVM diagnosis and acupuncture skills. Two different classes are available for equine and

small animal practitioners respectively. Each class is offered for 2.5 days on-site at the Chi Institute and 10 lectures on-line. It has been approved for 28 C.E. Hours by majority of states. Click here to download 2013 class flyer.
$900 Special Gift from the Chi Institute
Students who registering 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.
Advanced Acupuncture Techniques
Are you ready to enhance your TCVM diagnostic skills and acupuncture techniques? Do you want to have hand-on experience with senior veterinary acupuncturists? This program is just for you.
 Acupuncture methods including scalp acupuncture, gold implantation, auricular acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, special needling techniques for points around difficult locations (eyes, feet, abdomen etc), aqua-acupuncture, pneumo-acupuncture and moxibustion will be taught and demonstrated in the wet-lab.
TCVM Diagnostic skills
In any medical system, effective treatment of disease hinges upon accurate, complete diagnoses, all of which is referred to as Bian Zheng , the diagnostic system of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). Bian, which is differentiation and identification, and Zheng, which is a type or pattern of illness, together indicate that the TCVM diagnostic system relies upon pattern


differentiation. Therefore, a correct TCVM diagnosis and effective treatment depend upon the practitioner's ability to analyze a patient's symptoms and to identify the Zheng (pattern of illness).


How to observe and palpate an actual patient is the most important part of the TCVM diagnosis. As you know TCVM diagnostics can be challenging. Therefore, this program will provide a unique opportunity for students to practice TCVM diagnostic skills including tongue and pulse reading in live small animal and equine cases.
Classical Acupoints
Acupuncture has been practiced in both animals and human beings for thousands of years in China . The earliest equine acupuncture book “bo le zhen jing” (Bole's Canon of Veterinary Acupuncture) is believed to have been written by Dr. Bo Le in Qin-mu-gong period (659 B.C. to 621 B.C.). Equine treatment protocols using acupuncture were well documented in this textbook.


Since then, acupuncture remains a significant part of mainstream veterinary medical care in China.


Acupuncture may be defined as the stimulation of a specific point on the body with a specific method, resulting in a therapeutic homeostatic effect. The specific point on the body is called “Shu-xue” or acupuncture point (acupoint). The ancient Chinese people discovered 361 acupoints in human beings, 173 acupoints in horses, and 70 acupoints in dogs and cats. These points that were discovered in ancient times are called “Classical Points”.

 

Features of This Program

  1. Offered On-line & On-site to save your travelling time.
  2. Specific Sessions for Small Animal and Equine Practitioners.
  3. 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.
  4. 12 Hours Wet-lab with new special sections on TCVM Diagnosis, Classical Acupoints and Advanced Acupuncture Techniques.
  5. Free case consultation with TCVM experts for all students.
  6. 28 C.E. hours by many states.
Schedule and Tuition
TCVM Diagnostics, Classical Points and Advanced Acupuncture Techniques
Class
2014 On-line Portion
2014 On-site Portion
Tuition
Small Animal
Jan 1 - Mar 30, 2014
Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2014
$1150
Equine
Jan 1 - Mar 30, 2014
Jan 23 - 25, 2014
$1150
Course Syllabus
Small Anmial Class (On-site Portion)
On-site Day 1
 8:30am - 10:20am:
How to Improve Acupuncture Clinical Results
10:30am - 11:20am:
Scalp Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy (Demo)
11:30am - 12:30pm:
Gold Implantation (Demo)
1:30pm - 6:30 pm: Wet Labs
  • Auriculotherapy, Scalp Acupuncture
  • Aquapuncture, Moxibustion, Hemo-Acupuncture, Pneumo-Acupuncture
  • Simple Tui-na Techniques
  • Exotic Animal Acupuncture
  • Electro-Acupuncture
  • How to Approach Clinical Cases (Tongue/Pulse)
    		•
    On-site Day 2
    		 8:30am - 12:20pm:
    How to Make a TCVM Diagnosis (Rounds & Demo)    		 1:30pm - 6:30pm: Wet Labs
  • 60 Canine Classical Points
  • Tongue Diagnosis
  • Pulse Diagnosis
    		•
    On-site Day 3
    8:30am - 12:30pm: Wet Labs
    Real Clinical Cases: How to Diagnose and Treat
    		 On-site session ends on 12:30pm
    On-line Portion Lecture1-2: Neurological Cases-Dry Lab (Case Study)
    Lecture 3: How to Treat Skin Problems
    Lecture 4-6: Small animal Case Study (Dry Lab)
    Lecture 7-8: 10 Acupuncture Techniques: History, Clinical Applica-
    tion, Cautions and Advanced Acupuncture Methods
    Equine Class (On-site Portion)
    On-site Day 1
    		 8:30am - 10:20am:
    How to Improve Acupuncture Clinical Results
    10:30am - 11:20am:
    Special Acp Techs, Scalp Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy (Demo)
    11:30am - 12:30pm:
    Gold Implantation (Demo)    		 1:30pm - 6:30 pm: Wet Labs
  • Classical Points in the Head and Neck, Trunk and Tail
  • Points in the Front Limb and the Hind Limb
  • Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis in Horses
    		•
    On-site Day 2
    		 8:30am - 12:20pm:
    How to Make a TCVM Diagnosis (Rounds & Demo)    		 1:30pm - 5:30pm: Wet Labs
  • Gold implantation and Electro-Acupuncture
  • Simple Tui-na, Pneumo-Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Auriculotherapy
  • How to Needle Points Around Eyes, Abdomen, Feet and Special Needling Techniques
  • How to Approach a Case
    		•
    On-site Day 3 8:30am-12:30pm: Wet Labs
    Real Clinical Cases: How to Diagnose and Treat    		 On-site session ends on 12:30pm
    On-line Portion Lecture 1: How to Approach an Equine Case
    Lecture 2-4: Lameness and Internal Medicine Cases (Dry Lab)
    Lecture 5-8:10 Acupuncture Techniques: History, Clinical Applica-
    tion, Caution Advanced Acupuncture Methods

    Major Speakers and Instructors
    • Stacie Atria DVM, CVA
    • Cheryl Chrisman, DVM, ACVIM, CVA
    • Roger Clemmons DVM, PhD, CVA
    • Carla Pasteur DVM, CVA
    • Shen Xie DVM, PhD