15-hour Course Outline
DAY 1
Presenter: Michael Kowalski, AP, Dipl.Ac.
9am-1:00pm:
I. Course Objectives
A. Define integrative medicine concepts
B. Explore current trends in integrative medicine
C. Identify acupuncture’s role in integrative settings
D. Apply 5E principles to integrative practice
E. Use evidence-based protocols for common conditions
F. Plan 5E treatments which integrate evidence-based points
G. Evaluate whether integrative practice is right for you
II. What is Integrative Medicine?
A. Multi-disciplinary approach
B. Holistic: conventional & CAM
C. Pluralism: mutual respect/support
D. Collaboration/cross-referral
E. Patient-centered model
F. CAM vs. Integrative
III. Current trends in integrative medicine
A. Trend drivers
1. Patient demand
2. Research
a. PubMed search methods
b. Parsing out the evidence
B. Career opportunities
1. Hospital-based acupuncture
2. Multi-disciplinary private practices
IV. Integrative medicine’s expectations of us
A. Professionalism
B. Interest in/support for conventional treatments
C. Your role as a team player
D. MD as team leader
E. Effectiveness
F. Holistic approach
G. “Evidence-based” treatment
2:00 to 6pm:
V. How Five Element fits in Integrative Medicine
A. Whole person care: b/m/s
B. Patient rapport
C. Root Treatment: CF as the starting point
D. Treating Root and Branch
E. Branch treatment: evidence-based points
VI. How to integrate evidence-based protocols into 5E practice
A. Always treat the CF
A. Evidence-based point combination
B. Needle techniques
1. Meridian points
2. Non-meridian points
a. Ah-shi/trigger points
b. Special points
VII. Evidence-based protocols
A. Pain
1. Back pain
2. Osteoarthritis: eg., knee
3. Headache
4. Fibromyalgia
5. Post-operative pain
B. Nausea & vomiting
C. GERD
Day 2
9am-12:30pm:
Presenter: Michael Kowalski, A.P., Dipl.Ac.
D. Fatigue
E. Anxiety
F. Depression
G. Insomnia
H. Infertility
I. PMS
J. Hot flashes
K. Neuropathy
L. Dry mouth
VIII. Conditions treated in hospital-based vs. private practice
A. Practice specialization
B. Patient population differences
1. Severity of conditions
2. Life-threatening conditions
C. Palliative care
IX. 5E treatment for cancer patients
A. Aggressive Energy
B. Husband-Wife imbalance
C. Treatment during chemo/radiation
D. Maintenance treatment for cancer survivors
1:30-5pm:
Presenter: Amy Sears, AP, Dipl.OM
“Practical Aspects of Integration in a Hospital Setting”
COURSE OBJECTIVES
OVERVIEW OF KEY CHARACTERISTICS – THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN CONSIDERING OR APPLYING FOR A POSITION
KEY TERMINOLOGY
IMPORTANT REGULATIONS
JOINT COMMISSION
DOCUMENTATION
ACTUAL WORK
SAFETY
RISK
INTERVIEWING
RESOURCES