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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-22-07 |
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WED262
2007 Fall – 2009 Summer II |
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2.0 Credit(s) |
3.0 Period(s) |
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Acupressure/Shiatsu
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Overview
of the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Meridian System;
history, purpose, benefits, indications, and contraindications of
Acupressure/Shiatsu. Therapeutic techniques and applications of
Acupressure/Shiatsu; pre and post evaluations of intervention procedures. |
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MCCCD
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WED262 2007
Fall – 2009 Summer II |
Acupressure/Shiatsu I |
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Explain the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) and the Meridian System as the origin of Acupressure/Shiatsu. (I) |
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Describe the history and purpose of Acupressure/Shiatsu.
(I) |
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Explain the benefits, indications, and contraindications
of Acupressure/Shiatsu. (I) |
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Prepare the client for Acupressure/Shiatsu. (II) |
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Locate the tsubo points. (III) |
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Use simple methods to stimulate the tsubo
points. (III) |
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Perform basic Acupressure/Shiatsu techniques. (III) |
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the therapeutic intervention
of Acupressure/Shiatsu. (IV) |
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WED262 2007
Fall – 2009 Summer II |
Acupressure/Shiatsu I |
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I. Overview of
Acupressure/Shiatsu A. History 1. Traditional Chinese
Medicine 2. Meridian System B. Purpose C. Benefits D. Indications E. Contraindications II. Client Preparation A. Referral vs.
self-referral B. Therapeutic relationship
C. Assessment D. Indications E. Contraindications F. Positioning the client G. Draping the client III. Acupressure/Shiatsu
Techniques A. Passive stretching B. Tsubo
points 1. Hand position 2. Pressure points 3. Sequence 4. Duration C. Breathing IV. Client Evaluation A. Assessment 1. Pre therapy 2. Post therapy B. Documentation C. Aftercare D. Referral |
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