Maricopa Community Colleges  WED262   19996-20005 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/25/99  
WED262      19996-20005 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Acupressure/Shiatsu
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. Prerequisites: WED250, and permission of instructor.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WED262   19996-20005 Acupressure/Shiatsu
1. Explain the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the Meridian System as the origin of Acupressure/Shiatsu. (I)
2. Describe the history and purpose of Acupressure/Shiatsu. (I)
3. Explain the benefits, indications, and contraindications of Acupressure/Shiatsu. (I)
4. Prepare the client for Acupressure/Shiatsu. (II)
5. Locate the tsubo points. (III)
6. Use simple methods to stimulate the tsubo points. (III)
7. Perform basic Acupressure/Shiatsu techniques. (III)
8. Evaluate the effectiveness of the therapeutic intervention of Acupressure/Shiatsu. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
WED262   19996-20005 Acupressure/Shiatsu
    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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