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CAM 215 Acupuncture

ND2 levelMedical & Health Sciences22 topics

CAM 215 covers 22 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. History and theory of acupuncture
  2. Meridians and acupuncture points
  3. Yin-yang and five elements
  4. Indications for acupuncture
  5. Needling techniques
  6. Safety and infection control
  7. Adjunctive techniques in acupuncture
  8. Clinical applications of acupuncture
  9. Core concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  10. TCM and African traditional healing practices
  11. Cultural sensitivity in TCM practice in Nigeria
  12. Meridians and associated organs
  13. Therapeutic uses of key acupoints
  14. Acupuncture for common health conditions
  15. Yin-Yang theory
  16. Five Elements theory
  17. Zang-Fu organs
  18. Meridian theories
  19. Acupuncture needles and clinical applications
  20. Insertion angles and anatomical techniques
  21. Sterilization, needle disposal and safety standards
  22. Acupuncture for local health priorities

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One topic, as StudyPath teaches it.

History and theory of acupuncture

Acupuncture’s history and theory are central to understanding its evolution from ancient Chinese medical practice to modern integrative medicine. Mastery of the key concepts—Qi, meridians, the Five Elements, and the development of acupuncture techniques—helps students contextualise clinical applications and anticipate exam questions on traditional versus contemporary perspectives.

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