Acupressure and Magnetotherapy
Certified Practitioner of Acupressure and Magnetotherapy
Prerequisites:
ANAT 101 Anatomy
PHYS 101 Physiology
PTH 101 Pathology
3 Classes, 6 Credit Hours
CLASS CODE CLASS TITLE
ACUMAG 101 Introduction to Acupressure and Magnetotherapy
ACUMAG 201 Magnetotherapy Applications and Therapeutic Effects
ACUMAG 301 Acupressure Points and Techniques
ACUMAG 401 Combined Acupressure and Magnetotherapy
ACUMAG 501 Advanced Acupressure and Magnetotherapy
ACUMAG 601 Acupressure and Magnetotherapy Practice
6 Classes, 12 Credit Hours
Bachelors Degree in Acupressure and Magnetotherapy
Prerequisites:
ANAT 101 Anatomy
PHYS 101 Physiology
PTH 101 Pathology
HH 101 Holistic Health and Hygiene
PTH 201 Human Pathology and Immunology
GYN 101 Gynecology and Obstetrics
ME 101 Medical Ethics and Medical Jurisprudence
7 Classes, 14 Credit Hours
CLASS CODE CLASS TITLE
ACUMAG 101 Introduction to Acupressure and Magnetotherapy
ACUMAG 201 Magnetotherapy Applications and Therapeutic Effects
ACUMAG 301 Acupressure Points and Techniques
ACUMAG 401 Combined Acupressure and Magnetotherapy
ACUMAG 501 Advanced Acupressure and Magnetotherapy
ACUMAG 601 Acupressure and Magnetotherapy Practice
6 Classes, 12 Credit Hours
One year of Supervised Clinical Study
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACUMAG 101 Introduction to Acupressure and Magnetotherapy
Students gain a basic knowledge of these two fields of holistic medicine, beginning with acupressure theory, meridians, pressure points and the nature of the human energy field. Theories of magnetotherapy and the way magnetic poles affect different areas of health are reviewed, followed by an exploration of the way magnet therapy is applied to specific points on the body to work on specific health concerns. Magnetotherapy and acupressure points are compared and students learn how these two spheres of holistic medicine work together.
ACUMAG 201 Magnetotherapy Applications and Therapeutic Effects
Students learn the difference between the application of electro-magnets and the use of permanent magnets and explore the role of polarities and placement. Duration of therapeutic magnet application is reviewed as well as the use of magnetized water to supplement therapy. Magnetotherapy is studied as a way to help clients cope with pain and illness as well as a form of preventative medicine. Contraindications, precautions, client behavior and the proper care of magnets used in therapy are carefully reviewed.
ACUMAG 301 Acupressure Points and Techniques
Students learn acupressure points, examine the meridians in detail and explore the relationship between pressure points and health and disease. The benefits of each technique used to apply pressure to trigger points is discussed including finger pressure, energy rollers, acuballs, spine and foot rollers and the non-puncturing Teishin needle.
ACUMAG 401 Combined Acupressure and Magnetotherapy
Students learn effective means of using magnetic therapy in conjunction with acupressure and deepen their understanding of polarities, standard leads for applying magnetic energy, acupressure points, and the energetic flow of the body in health and illness. Students gain a comprehensive knowledge of each modality and learn to integrate these two therapies effectively.
ACUMAG 501 Advanced Acupressure and Magnetotherapy
Students receive final training in each modality to ensure complete understanding of theory and practice, and then examine case studies and practical examples in each discipline and the combined specialty. Students acquire the knowledge to practice magnetotherapy and acupressure separately as well as mastering the seamless integration of the two fields, and learn why some clients have special needs permitting the use of only one such practice.
ACUMAG 601 Acupressure and Magnetotherapy Practice
Students learn to incorporate the tools of the practitioner into an effective business model of empathy and success. Legal issues, client intake and communication skills, and models for promoting a practice through advertising and networking are reviewed. Equipment and office setting requirements are examined, and students learn how to choose instruments that best serve the needs of practitioner and client alike.