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Outline of TCMOO online courses: technique of acupuncture and moxibustion

Chapter 1  General introduction of techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion
1. To master the definition of techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion
2. To get familiar with content of techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion
3. To learn the role of techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion in TCM and acupuncture.
4. To learn the formation and development of techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion.
Chapter 2  Filiform needling therapy
1. Structure and specifications of filiform needles
1.1 To master the selections and applications of filiform needles in clinical practice.
1.2 To get familiar with the structure and specifications of filiform needles
1.3 To learn the quality examination of filiform needles.
2. Basic skills training of filiform needling.
To get familiar with the basic skills of filiform needling.
3. Preparations before needling
3.1 To master various positions and commonly used methods to locate acupoints
3.2 To get familiar with the sterilization methods of doctors, instruments and acupoints.
3.3 To learn measurement of acupoints
4. The basic skills of filiform needling therapy.
4.1 To master the basic skills of filiform needling, including the essentials of holding needles, insertion of needles, twirling, lifting and thrusting, needle retaining and withdrawing needles, etc..
4.2 To get familiar with angles, directions and depth of needling, as well as the clinical application laws.
4. 3 To learn points for attention of the basic skills.
5. Clinical applications of filiform needling therapy
5.1 To master the essentials of point through point acupuncture and local spininess needling.
5.2 To get familiar with clinical significance of point through point acupuncture and local spininess needling.
5.3 To learn the essentials and clinical significance of deep or shallow needling methods according to the locations of diseases, and exercise-acupuncture.
6. Needling methods of different parts of the body.
6.1 To master the essential needling skills of commonly used acupoints on head and face, neck, chest and abdomen as well as limbs.
6.2 To get familiar with the basic needling methods and points for attention of those acupoints which may cause tissue injury.
6.3 To learn anatomy of acupoints.
7. The abnormal condition in acupuncture manipulation
7.1 To master how to prevent and process the abnormal condition in acupuncture manipulation, such as fainting during acupuncture, sticking of needles and bending of needles, etc..
7.2 To learn the causes of abnormal condition.
8. Needling sensations of acupuncture and related acupuncture skills.
8.1 To master clinical manifestations and basic laws of needling sensations.
8.2 To get familiar with the basic concept and content of treating spirit, promoting the flow of qi, keeping qi and regulating qi.
8.3 To learn clinical significance of needling sensations and qi extending affected parts.
9. Auxiliary acupuncture manipulations
9.1 To master the essentials and clinical applications of auxiliary acupuncture manipulations.
9.2 To learn clinical applications of other auxiliary acupuncture manipulations.
10. Acupuncture reinforcing and reducing methods
10.1 To learn definition of acupuncture reinforcing and reducing methods.
10.2 To get familiar with application principle and clinical significance.
10.3 To master the essentials and points for attention of slow-rapid reinforcing-reducing method, lifting-thrusting reinforcing-reducing method and twirling reinforcing-reducing method.
10.4 To get familiar with the essentials and points for attention of setting mountain fire and penetrating heavenly coolness manipulations
10.5 To learn manipulations of reinforcing or reducing by needling in cooperation with patient respiration, reinforcing and reducing achieved by keeping the hole opened or closed.
10.6 To learn the relationship between reinforcing-reducing methods and stimulation intensity of acupuncture.
Chapter 3  Moxibustion
1. Moxibustion therapy
1.1 To master the essentials of moxibustion therapy.
1.2 To get familiar with clinical applicators and points for attention of moxibustion therapy.
1.3 To learn making and storage of mugwort floss.
2. Clinical applications of moxibustion therapy
2.1 To master the therapeutic effects, application range and points for attention of moxibustion therapy.
2.2 To get familiar with calculation method of quantity of moxa.
2.3 To learn reinforcing and reducing in moxibustion.
Chapter 4  Cupping
1. To master commonly used cupping methods.
2. To get familiar with clinical application range and points for attention of cupping.
3. To learn the action principles and types of cups.
Chapter 5  Other acupuncture methods
1. Three-edged needling therapy
1.1 To master manipulations and clinical applications of three-edged needles.
1.2 To get familiar with the points for attention of three-edged needling therapy.
2. Dermal needling therapy
2.1 To master the manipulations and clinical applications of dermal needling therapy.
2.2 To get familiar with the points for attention of dermal needling therapy.
3. Intradermal needling therapy
3.1 To master the manipulations and clinical applications of intradermal needles.
3.2 To get familiar with the points for attention of intradermal needling therapy.
4. Fire needling therapy
4.1 To master the manipulations and clinical applications of fire needling therapy.
4.2 To get familiar with the points for attention of fire needling therapy.
5. Elongated needle therapy
5.1 To master the manipulations and clinical applications of elongated needle therapy.
5.2 To get familiar with the points for attention of elongated needle therapy.
6. Auricular needle therapy and scalp acupuncture therapy
6.1 To master the manipulations of auricular needles, distribution laws and principles of selecting auricular points.
6.2 To get familiar with the locations and indications of the auricular points.
6.3 To learn the points for attention of auricular needle therapy.
6.4 To master the manipulations of scalp acupuncture, stimulation points.
6.5 To get familiar with the indications of different stimulation points of scalp acupuncture.
6.6 To learn the points for attention and action principles of scalp acupuncture.
7. Wrist-ankle acupuncture
7.1 To master the entry points of wrist-ankle acupuncture.
7.2 To get familiar with manipulations and points selecting principles.
7.3 To learn the divisions of body surface and points for attention of wrist-ankle acupuncture.
8. Electric acupuncture
8.1 To master the concept, features and manipulations of electric acupuncture.
8.2 To get familiar with application range and points for attention of electric acupuncture.
9. Point-injection therapy
9.1 To master the manipulations and clinical applications of point-injection therapy.
9.2 To get familiar with points for attention of point-injection.
9.3 To learn commonly used medical solutions for point-injection.
10. Point application
10.1 To master the manipulations and clinical applications of point application.
10.2 To get familiar with the points for attention of point application.
10.3 To learn making and selection of herbs for point application
11. Point embedding therapy
11.1 To master manipulations and clinical applications of point embedding therapy.
11.2 To get familiar with points for attention and postoperative reactions of point embedding therapy.
11.3 To learn the point embedding appliances.
12. Magnetic therapy
12.1 To master manipulations and clinical applications of magnetic therapy.
12.2. To get familiar with the points for attention of magnetic therapy.
12.3 To learn the magnetic therapy appliances.
Chapter 6  Modern application of techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion
1. To learn the research development of acupuncture
2. To learn the research development of moxibustion.
3. To learn commonly used acupuncture and moxibustion instruments and materials.