Approved for 70 CEUs/PDAs for NCCAOM and most states’ recertification
Note: This is the ONLINE version of this class. You will receive no printed materials, all of your work will be done online.
Blue Poppy’s Program in Chinese Medical Pediatrics is intended for acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners seeking special knowledge and proficiency in treating infants and young children. The curriculum is organized into the three courses described below.
Course One:
25 CEUs/PDAs
$400 regular enrollment
Section A - Diagnosis and Treatment of Infants and Young Children
- Introduction to TCM pediatrics
- Differences between young children and adults
- Diagnostic methods designed specifically for examining children
- Acupuncture and Chinese medicinals: pros and cons
- Diet and pediatric disease
Section B - Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment for Common Childhood Diseases, Part I
Course Two:
25 CEUs/PDAs
$400 regular enrollment
Section A - Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment for Common Childhood Diseases, Part II
Section B - Alternative Treatment Protocols for Children
- Acupuncture and moxibustion protocols for infants and children
- External application of Chinese medicinals to the umbilicus and acupuncture points, a simple, safe modality for a variety of complaints
Course Three:
20 CEUs/PDAs
$320 regular enrollment
Section A - Chinese Pediatric Massage
- Learn how to treat almost any pediatric complaint with Chinese pediatric massage (xiao er tui na), a highly effective method of very specific massage protocols for treating young children.
- Repertoire of the most commonly used manipulations
- Repertoire of the most important and effective pediatric massage points
- How to create massage “formulas”
- Instructional video with guided practice sessions designed specifically for the professional practitioner
Section B - Chinese Patent Medicines for Infants and Young Children
Section C - Practicing Pediatrics in the West
- Discussions of issues associated with practicing Chinese medical pediatrics in the United States, including interfacing with the Western health care delivery system, achieving patient compliance with your treatment plans, and tips on how to promote and market one’s specialty in Chinese medical pediatrics effectively.
Recommended Reading:
These books have been assigned to expand upon and complement the material covered in the recorded lectures. As a student in this course you may purchase any of the Blue Poppy books at a special 10% discount. Discount will be taken when your order is processed. (The discount will not appear on your order confirmation)
A Handbook of TCM Pediatrics
Keeping Your Child Healthy
Chinese Pediatric Massage
Other recommended text
Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children (Available at Redwing Book Co. 800-873-3946)
This class is also available in CD/NOTEBOOK format
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Pay per course or $900 for the complete program (discount for single payment in full)
