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1.5 Distance-learning NCCAOM PDAs approved; CAB CEUs available on request
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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7 Distance-learning NCCAOM PDAs approved; CAB CEUs available on request
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8 Distance-learning NCCAOM PDAs approved; CAB CEUs available on request
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8 Distance-learning NCCAOM PDAs approved; CAB CEUs available on request
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3 Distance-learning NCCAOM PDAs and CAB CEUs approved
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3 Distance-learning NCCAOM PDAs and CAB CEUs approved
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8 Distance-learning NCCAOM PDAs and CAB CEUs approved
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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2 Distance-learning NCCAOM PDAs and CAB CEUs approved
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
--Webinars require continuous attendance on the date(s) offered to receive PDAs/CEUs. If you cannot attend, please consider a self-paced distance-learning version instead, if available, or another class that you will be able to attend.
--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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16 Distance-learning NCCAOM PDAs approved; CAB CEUs available on request
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
--Webinars require continuous attendance on the date(s) offered to receive PDAs/CEUs. If you cannot attend, please consider a self-paced distance-learning version instead, if available, or another class that you will be able to attend.
--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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16 Distance-learning NCCAOM PDAs approved; CAB CEUs available on request
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First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
--Webinars require continuous attendance on the date(s) offered to receive PDAs/CEUs. If you cannot attend, please consider a self-paced distance-learning version instead, if available, or another class that you will be able to attend.
--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page. Thank you for your purchase!
First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
--Webinars require continuous attendance on the date(s) offered to receive PDAs/CEUs. If you cannot attend, please consider a self-paced distance-learning version instead, if available, or another class that you will be able to attend.
--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page. Thank you for your purchase!
First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
--Webinars require continuous attendance on the date(s) offered to receive PDAs/CEUs. If you cannot attend, please consider a self-paced distance-learning version instead, if available, or another class that you will be able to attend.
--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page. Thank you for your purchase!
First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
--Webinars require continuous attendance on the date(s) offered to receive PDAs/CEUs. If you cannot attend, please consider a self-paced distance-learning version instead, if available, or another class that you will be able to attend.
--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page. Thank you for your purchase!
First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page. Thank you for your purchase!
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page. Thank you for your purchase!
First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
--Webinars require continuous attendance on the date(s) offered to receive PDAs/CEUs. If you cannot attend, please consider a self-paced distance-learning version instead, if available, or another class that you will be able to attend.
--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
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Terms of Enrollment
**Refund Policies.
All Live Classes (except non-refundable Anatomy/Cadaver Labs):
Tuition refund requests must be made in writing
A $40 cancellation fee, or 40% of tuition for live classes under $100, will be deducted from the amount refunded.
As an alternative, purchasers may request a credit for tuition. Credits may be applied towards any other class or product.
Refunds will not be issued after the date of live classes or webinars that are missed, commenced, or completed.
Live In-person/Hands-on Classes:
Refunds and credits will only be issued for requests received more than 14 days in advance of a module date.
Purchasers may request credit towards future classes instead of refunds, however, due to enrollment caps, no guarantee is made that tuition paid in advance for one module can be transferred towards registration for a specific different module.
Live Webinars:
Live webinars will be broadcast using Zoom. No tuition refunds or compensation payments will be issued for any liabilities or damages resulting from the downloading the Zoom app and/or usage of Zoom, nor for any difficulties or inability to access the class with Zoom. We will assist with, but cannot guarantee access to the class meeting from devices. We cannot assist with or guarantee internet or cellular connectivity, device functionality, or Zoom-device compatibility.
Non-refundable classes and products:
Distance-learning/Self-study classes
Interactive E-Books
Termination of Enrollment
AOM Professional and instructors Anthony Von der Muhll, L.Ac. and Guest Instructors reserve the right to terminate the participation of any class student at any time in event that the instructor determines:
The participant is not performing class techniques in a safe and professional manner or is otherwise endangering other participants.
The participant does not follow course instructions or instructor's teaching methods, or engages in disruptive, harassing, threatening or other behavior that interferes with the educational process, environment, or experience of other participants.
The participant’s state license or malpractice insurance expires or is revoked, placed on probation or otherwise subject to limitations as a result of investigation of potential malfeasance.
The participant engages in unauthorized duplication, reproduction or distribution of course notes, materials, or audio or video recordings.
In the event of instructor termination of enrollment, refunds will not be issued for classes previously taken or in progress. Refunds will only be issued for any pre-paid courses that have not yet been taken, subject to fees and deductions as stated in AOM Professional’s Refund Policies as stated above.
Course Cancellation Policies
Every effort will be made to adhere to the course schedule as outlined above, however AOM Professional reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule courses or change program faculty, locations, and tuition, due to under-enrollment or other circumstances which prevent the instruction of the course as planned. AOM Professional is not responsible for any expenses incurred by registrants due to class adjustments or cancellations.
In the event of cancellation of a course, refunds or account credits will be issued in full.
In the event of class re-scheduling or changes in location or program faculty, students may opt for either refunds in full, or application of any tuition paid towards future classes, without administrative processing fees or any loss of discounts applied.
***PDAs and Continuing Education Units are listed for informational purposes only and are pending approval, until indicated as approved by the NCCAOM and/or California Acupuncture Board. Not all classes are approved for both PDAs and CEUs. Please read class sales pages carefully to ensure that the classes you are interested in are pending or approved for the type of continuing education units and issuing agency that you are interested in. All CEUs are Category 1 CEUs, unless otherwise stated. PDA recertification category depends on the individual course--please contact NCCAOM or instructor as needed for more information.
Thank you for taking this class! You have 1 year from date-of-purchase to complete your class and obtain your certificates of completion. Here’s how:
1. Open up each subject under “Course Content” below and review the lessons (videos, slideshows, etc.) and mark each one as “complete.”
2. Complete the worksheet and quiz. The worksheet is not graded. You may take the quiz as many times as you need to get the required 100% correct.
3. Complete the course eval. The eval should “pop up” as soon as you complete the quiz (you may need to disable a pop-up blocker for www.aomprofessional.com to see the eval). The course eval is not optional, it is required by NCCAOM & California Acupuncture Board.
NCCAOM Diplomates please note: for us to report your course completion to the NCCAOM, you must provide your first & last name in the course eval, exactly as listed in the NCCAOM Diplomate database. If you check “anonymous” or use a different name spelling, the NCCAOM will not be able to associate our report with your account, and you will not receive PDAs.
NCCAOM Diplomates: we will report your course completion to the NCCAOM as soon as possible after you complete the worksheet, quiz and survey. Please allow 1 week to receive your PDA certificate by email from the NCCAOM.
California Licensees: Your CEU certificate will be immediately available to download, and will also be stored in your account under “My Certificates of Completion.”
If you wish to continue to access the class materials after 1 year, you may subscribe to the E-book, which includes the same notes, slideshows and any associated videos.
Please let us know if you have any trouble navigating the class. Thank you for your purchase, and we hope you found the class useful!
Course Goals and Content On-Demand/Home Study Class
Over 30 “easy-to-miss” urgent/serious conditions relatively likely to present in acupuncture practice without prior diagnosis
Symptom-based format and case studies: test your ability to rapidly and accurately identify red flags
The art of making referrals and building relationships with other health professionals: enhance patient safety, while you increase your practice volume!
Recognition and management of urgent/serious medical conditions
L.Ac.’s role as primary health-care profession
Condition incidence and/or prevalence in outpatient acupuncture practice
Risk factor/history/sign/symptom clusters
Pathomechanisms, natural progression and adverse outcomes
Stabilizing measures, referrals, consultations, and EMS
Documentation of assessment, stabilization and referral
General characteristics of pain as a red flag
Timing of pain
Post-traumatic and post-surgical pain
Atraumatic joint inflammation and degeneration
Bone pain and fractures
Pain with neurovascular and trophic signs and symptoms
First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page. Thank you for your purchase!
Ligaments, or 韧带 rèndài
join bones to bones, and may be considered part of the 经 筋 jīngjīn, or myofascial/sinew meridians. Yet assessing and treating ligament injuries is literally a “missing link” in much acupuncture training regarding musculoskeletal pain and disability. Simple and easily-learned techniques for needling ligaments can stimulate self-repair and improve outcomes by helping to:
Accelerate healing and reduce chronicity from acute sprains/strains;
Re-stabilize hypermobile joints, and restore normal joint tracking and biomechanics;
Slow and allow for reversal of joint degeneration that leads to osteoarthrosis;
Enhance the treatment of muscles, nerves, and other tissues and systems that contribute to chronic pain.
Wrist ulnar- and radio-carpal ligaments and the triangular fibrocartilage complex: sprains, tears, chronic hypermobility
Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot
Knee patellar, collateral and cruciate ligaments: sprains, chronic hypermobility
Knee menisci and the tibio-meniscal ligament: sprains, degeneration
The superior and inferior tibio-fibular joints: sprains, chronic hypermobility
Lateral ankle/foot: ATF, CF, PTF and CC ligaments: sprains, chronic hypermobility
Medial ankle: hyper-pronation, deltoid and spring ligaments: chronic hypermobility
The Spine
Cervical and lumbar facet joints: sprains, dysfunction, chronic hyper- and hypo-mobility
Posterior sacro-iliac, ilio-lumbar and sacro-tuberous ligaments: dysfunctions, degeneration
Supraspinous ligament: whiplash, sprains
Anatomy and Patho-anatomy
Functional/clinical anatomy, patho-anatomy of the main and commonly-injured joints of the body, in AOM and standard contemporary medical terms
Common etiologies and prognoses for common injuries and pain of the major joints of the body, in AOM and standard contemporary medical terms
Assessment
Performing a physical exam for common injuries and pain of the major joints of the body, including observation, inspection, palpation and special orthopedic tests for joint range-of-motion, tracking and end-feel/stability
Red flags for serious/urgent joint injuries and pain that warrant referral to physician care
Treatment
Treatment for common joint injuries with acupuncture, including ligamentous prolo-acupuncture (“dry”) needling, electro-acupuncture, and 7-star needling.
Next offering: TBA. Please let us know of your interest in a distance-learning class.
Practice, apply, re-inforce and expand upon physical examination and treatment techniques taught in the associated didactic module.
Labs focus on areas of particular technical difficulty, and provide an opportunity for presentation, demonstration treatment and discussion of challenging cases.
Note: Practicum/Review Labs are open only to participants who have completed the prior associated didactic module:Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand.
Elbow joint review:
Joint play and end-feel testing
Ligamentous prolo-acupuncture for elbow joint re-stabilization
Elbow and forearm muscle review: manual strength testing, trigger point needling, and gua sha therapy
Triceps brachii
Biceps brachii and supinator
Pronators teres and quadratus
Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Wrist joint review:
Joint-play/end feel testing: ulnar-carpal, radio-carpal, and distal radio-ulnar joints
Ligamentous prolo-acupuncture for wrist joint re-stabilization
Forearm and wrist muscle review: manual strength testing, trigger point needling, and gua sha therapy
Flexors carpi ulnaris and radialis
Extensors carpi ulnaris and radialis
Hand and finger joint review:
Joint-play/end feel testing: carpo-metacarpal, metacarpo-phalangeal, and interphalangeal joints
Ligamentous prolo-acupuncture for wrist joint re-stabilization
Hand and finger strength testing review: dynanometer measurement
Grip strength
Pinch strength
Manual testing
Case presentation/demonstration treatment and discussion
Next offering: TBA. Please let us know of your interest in a distance-learning class.
