Course Level: Advanced
Certifiction: A Certificate of Completion for 30 Credit Hours is available after successfully passing 8 unit quizzes, final examination, and case study.
Indicators & Assessment is a treasure trove of information based on the rich source of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The course begins with a review of the unique TCM theories and concepts underlying acupressure such as Yin-Yang Theory, Meridian Theory, Five-Element Theory, plus Acupoint Classifications. By reinforcing your knowledge of the basics you are ready to step-up to the next level of knowledge presented in this course. The rest of Indicators & Assessment is devoted to expanding and deepening your knowledge of Chinese medicine and how to apply it to your practice of equine or small animal acupressure. The course lessons cover:
- How the Five Vital Substances function in the body
- The effects of exogenous and endogenous factors on the Vital Substances
- An in-depth discussion of the assessment process
- How to use the Eight Principles in the assessment process
- A presentation of additional assessment tools used in TCM
- How to develop a acupressure session using a practical format
- A set of "Common Patterns of Disharmony" case studies, and,
- A listing of Resources including books, text books, and websites.
Confirmation: An email with your User ID, Password and link to the Tallgrass Animal Acupressure USA's Learning Management System will be sent to you within 24 - 48 hours of your registration.
Email us at tallgrass@gmail.com if you have any questions.