Contents 1 International Seminars and Refresher Courses 2 Acupuncture Practitioner program 2.1 Level One 2.1.1 Part I 2.1.2 Part II 2.1.3 Part III 2.2 Level Two 2.2.1 Part I 2.2.2 Part II 2.2.3 Part III 2.3 Level Three: Acupuncture Therapeutics 2.3.1 Part I 2.3.2 Part II 2.3.3 Part III

International Seminars and Refresher Courses

Acupuncture Practitioner program

• One/Two Months International Acupuncture Seminar

Teaching Schedule

Theory and practical

Prerequisite

Doctors of all disciplines and other health care professionals

Knowledge of human Anatomy and physiology is necessary

Level One

Part I

Acupuncture history, foundation, concepts, traditional laws and Modern Theories

24 hrs, 7 Days (3.5 hrs./day)

Fees

US $450

Day I

1. Introduction, origin and History of TCM and Acupuncture
2. Concept of Tao
3. Types of needles as development and ancillary Methods

Day 2

1. Concept of Qi,
2. Types of Qi
3. Rhythmic circulation of the Qi

Day 3

1. Surface anatomy and methods and measurement and point detection
2. Introduction of stimulation methods and types of stimulators
3. Physiological affects of needling and deqi

Day 4

1. Chinese terminology
2. General Introduction of Chinese diagnosis

Day 5: Traditional theories

1. Yin-Yang,
2. Jing-Luo,
3. Zang-Fu

Day 6: Traditional laws

1. Five Elements,
2. Mother-Son,
3. Midday-Midnight,
4. Husband-Wife

Day 7

1. Modern Scientific Theories on Acupuncture

Part II

Study of Meridians and Points

24 hrs, 7 Days (3.5 hrs./day)

Fees

US $450

Prerequisite

Level One – Part I

Day1

1. Introduction, theory and concept of 12 regular (main) and 8 extra meridians
2. Concept, theory, pathway and points of Lung Meridian

Day 2

• Concept, theory, pathway and points of Large Intestine Meridian

Day 3

• Concept, theory, pathway and points of Stomach Meridian

Day 4

• Concept, theory, pathway and points of Spleen Meridian

Day 5

• Concept, theory, pathway and points of Heart Meridian

Day 6

• Concept, theory, pathway and points of Small Intestine Meridian

Day 7

• Concept, theory, pathway and points of Urinary Bladder Meridian

Part III

Study of Meridians and Points

24 hrs, 7 days (3.5 hrs./day)

Fees

US $450

Prerequisite

Level One – Part II

Day 1

• Concept, theory, pathway and points of Kidney Meridian

Day 2

• Concept, theory, pathway and points of Pericardium Meridian

Day 3

• Concept, theory, pathway and points of Triple Warmer or Sanjiao Meridian

Day 4

• Concept, theory, pathway and points of Gall Bladder Meridian

Day 5

• Concept, theory and pathway of Liver Meridian

Day 6

• Concept, theory, pathway and points of Governing or DU Meridian

Day 7

• Concept, theory, pathway, location, Insertion & Indications of points on Conception or Ren Meridian

Level Two

Part I

Diagnostic process and Safety Measures

24 hrs, 7 days (3.5 hrs./day)

Fees

US $450

Prerequisite

Level One

Day 1

• Four traditional Chinese diagnostic method

Day 2

• Differentiation of pain and Disease causative factors

Day 3

• Differentiation of deficiency and access syndrome

Day 4

• Differentiation of heat and cold syndrome

Day 5

• Pulse diagnosis

Day 6

• Tongue diagnosis

Day 7

1. Forbidden and dangerous areas and points
2. Contra indications of acupuncture
3. Complications and management

Part II

Study of Special points System

24 hrs, 7 days (3.5 hrs./day)

Fees

US $450

Prerequisite

Level Two – Part I

Day 1

1. Principles for selection of points
2. Local, adjacent and distal points

Day 2

1. Symptomatic points
2. Mother and son points

Day 3

1. Xi - cleft points
2. Eight influential points

Day 4

1. Luo-connecting points
2. Yuan-source points

Day 5

1. Command points (five shu points),
2. Extra points

Day 6

1. Back-shu points
2. Mu-front points

Day 7

1. Eight confluent points
2. Horary points
3. Lower He-sea points

Part III

Other Modalities and Microsystems

24 hrs, 7 Days- (3.5 hrs./day)

Fees

US $450

Prerequisite

Level Two – Part II

Day 1

1. Principles and techniques of moxibustion
2. Principles and techniques of cupping
3. Plum-blossom needle techniques

Day 2

• Scalp acupuncture

Day 3

• Ear acupuncture

Day 4

• Sole acupuncture

Day 5

• Hand acupuncture

Day 6

• Face and Nose acupuncture

Day 7

• Ankle and Wrist acupuncture

Level Three: Acupuncture Therapeutics

Part I

Therapeutics in General

24 hrs, 7 Days-(3.5 hrs./day)

Fees

US $450

Prerequisite

Level Two

Day 1

1. Causes and treatment of Wind stroke
2. Causes and treatment of Syncope
3. Causes and treatment of Sun stroke

Day 2

1. Causes and treatment of Common Cold
2. Causes and treatment of Cough
3. Causes and treatment of Asthma

Day 3

1. Causes and treatment of Epigastric Pain
2. Causes and treatment of Abdominal Pain

Day 4

1. Causes and treatment of Vomiting
2. Causes and treatment of Hiccup

Day 5

1. Causes and treatment of Diarrhea
2. Causes and treatment of Dysentery
3. Causes and treatment of Malaria

Day 6

1. Causes and treatment of Constipation
2. Causes and treatment of Jaundice

Day 7

1. Causes and treatment of Prolapsed Rectum
2. Causes and treatment of Prolapsed Uterus

Part II

Therapeutics in General

24 hrs, 7 Days (3.5 hrs./day)

Fees

US $450

Prerequisite

Level Two

Day 1

1. Causes and treatment of Urine disturbances
2. Causes and treatment of Retention of Urine
3. Causes and treatment of Nocturnal Enuresis

Day 2

1. Causes and treatment of Impotence
2. Causes and treatment of Insomnia
3. Causes and treatment of Palpitation

Day 3

1. Causes and treatment of Maniac Depression
2. Causes and treatment of Epilepsy
3. Causes and treatment of Dizziness

Day 4

1. Causes and treatment of Melancholia
2. Causes and treatment of Headache
3. Causes and treatment of Facial Pain

Day 5

1. Causes and treatment of Deviation of Eye and Mouth
2. Causes and treatment of Pain in Hypochondrium
3. Causes and treatment of Back Pain

Day 6

• Causes and treatment of Bi Syndrome

Day 7

• Causes and treatment of Wei Syndrome

Part III

Therapeutics (Gynecology, Pediatrics and Ear, Nose and Throat)

24 hrs, 7 Days (3.5 hrs./day)

Fees

US $450

Prerequisite

Level II

Day 1

• Causes and treatment of Menstruation Problem

Day 2

• Causes and treatment of Dysmenorrhoea

Day 3

• Causes and treatment of Leukhorea

Day 4

1. Causes and treatment of Morning Sickness
2. Causes and treatment of Prolonged labor
3. Causes and treatment of Lactation Problem

Day 5

1. Causes and treatment of Infantile Convulsions
2. Causes and treatment of Infantile Diarrhea and Malnutrition
3. Causes and treatment of Infantile Paralysis and Mumps

Day 6

1. Causes and treatment of Urticaria, Boils, Harpies
2. Causes and treatment of Goiter, Torticolis, Intestinal Abscess
3. Causes and treatment of Tinnitus and Deafness

Day 7

1. Causes and treatment of Optic Atrophy
2. Causes and treatment of Epistaxis
3. Causes and treatment of Toothache

Day 8

• Final theoretical and clinical Examination

Note: The above fees include notes, hand outs, and certificate of each level

Students may complete the whole program in one stretch or may take it in small segments as per their convenience with the consultation of the dean of the program. This is a short term condensed course and specially designed to teach medical doctors and other health care professionals who want to integrate, acupuncture in their existing practice. It does not make any body eligible to write licensing examination in Canada to practice. Students are advised to check the legislation regarding Acupuncture practice in their respective countries.

After successfully completing the above entire program students will receive a Diploma Certificate of International Academy of Bhupendra Techniques. Students may then apply to be an honorable Member of the Academy (M.I.A.B.T, Canada) with a required fee. The membership can be further promoted to Fellowship (F.I.A.B.T, Canada), based on thesis and research. The members and fellow will be updated with latest developments in the field of acupuncture around the world time to time. Diploma students may take further advanced course of Doctorate in Acupuncture, in Bhupendra Techniques.

The above entire program will be delivered personally by Prof. Dr. Sir B. K. Singh, an international teacher and a world renowned Acupuncture specialist and author of several books. He is the Dean and President of International Academy of Bhupendra Techniques, Vancouver, Canada.