Chiropractic Boards - Acupuncture Exam Overview
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TEST PLAN Acupuncture Overview
1. History/Philosophy of Acupuncture in a Chiropractic Setting (5%)
Yin-Yang theory
Five Elements theory
Chiropractic and acupuncture history and philosophy
2. Organs, Qi, and Fluid (12%)
Yin/Zang organs
Yang/Fu organs
Qi and fluids
3. Channels/Pathways (18%)
Meridians and collaterals
Eight Extra meridians
4. Acupoints (30%)
Classification and nomenclature
Methods of locating acupoints
Specific points of limbs
Specific points on head and trunk
Eight Influential points
Extraordinary points
Auriculotherapy
5. Acupuncture Techniques (5%)
Moxibustion
Needling methods
Cupping
6. Basic Treatment Tenets/Protocols (20%)
Headaches
Back/neck
Extremities
Organ dysfunction
7. Safety and Hygiene (10%)
Clean Needle Technique
Precautions/contraindications to treatment
Management of possible accidents
Acupuncture Exam - Chiropractic Board Exam Reference Text
A Manual of Acupuncture
Clean Needle Technique Manual for Acupuncturists: Guidelines and Standards for the Clean and Safe Clinical Practice of Acupuncture, 6th Edition
The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists. Second Edition
Auriculotherapy Manual: Chinese and Western Systems of Ear Acupuncture
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Atlas of Acupuncture Points: Guide to Point Locations and Formulas
Atlas of Acupuncture Points: 8.5" X 11" comb bound book, 70 pages. Lays flat for easy reading. For the student and doctor. Detailed anatomical point locations descriptions with indications. Chinese treatment formulas for commonly treated conditions. Including information on Chinese & Korean Hand Acupuncture, Laser Therapy, Pulse Diagnosis, Extraordinary Points, Treatment of Addictions with Auriculotherapy.