Courses
200 Hour Adaptive Yoga Teacher Training

Online live stream training. You can choose the schedule that works best for you and your learning style.
2023 Annual International Conference
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48 Hour Nutrition Certificate Program #1 of 4: Inflammation
12 CE Hours, On campus, L2, Sept 29-30, 2023, Fri, 5pm-9pm, Sat, 9am-6pm, Lecture Room 2
48 Hour Nutrition Certificate Program #2 of 4: GI Conditions

12 CE Hours, On campus, L2, Oct 20-21, 2023, Fri, 5pm-9pm, Sat, 9am-6pm, Lecture Room 2
48 Hour Nutrition Certificate Program #3 of 4: Toxicity

12 CE Hours, On campus, L2, Nov 3-4, 2023, Fri, 5pm-9pm, Sat, 9am-6pm, Lecture Room 2
48 Hour Nutrition Certificate Program #4 of 4: Endocrine Systems
12 CE hours, On campus, L2, Dec 8-9, 2023, Fri, 5pm-9pm, Sat, 9am-6pm, Lecture Room 2
Adaptive Therapeutic 300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

Online live stream training. You can choose the schedule that works best for you and your learning style.
Advanced Treatment of Chronic Pain Syndrome, Men's and Women's Health Using Acupuncture
25 CE hours, On campus, Room 211, Oct 20-22, 2023, Fri, 5pm-9pm, Sat, 8am-8pm, Sun, 8am-6:30pm, Room 211 (9 massage tables)
Active Release Technique-Lower Extremity Level 1
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Active Release Technique - Spine Level 1
15 CE Hours, On Campus 209/211, Sept 29 - Oct 1, 2023, Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun. 7:30am-12pm (Central Time), Room 209/211 (18 massage tables)
15 CE Hours, On Campus 209/211, Jan 12-14, 2024, Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun. 7:30am-12pm (Central Time)
Acupuncture and Insomnia: Sound Sleep Solutions
2 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome

1 CE hour. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Advanced Perinatal Clinical Application
On Campus, 12 CE Hours, January 27-28, 2024, Sat, 9am-6pm, Sun, 8am -12pm, Room 26
Advanced Spinal Assessment and Adjusting for the Infant and Child
On Campus, 12 CE Hours, November 4-5, 2023, Sat, 9am-6pm, Sun, 8am -12pm, Room 26
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
Earn up to 33.5 CE Hours, Online on your own schedule between Sept. 11 - Dec. 10, 2023.
Applying Cognitive Ergonomics to the Workplace
3 hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed. Online Anytime.
At the View Box

3 CE hours (X-ray). Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Avascular Necrosis and Related Disorders
3 CE hours (X-ray). Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider

5 CE hours, On campus, Sat, August 26, 2023, 8am-1pm, Room 17
5 Hours, On campus, Oct 21, 2023, Sat, 8am-1pm., Room 17
5 Hours, On campus, Jan. 13, 2024, Sat, 8am-1pm
5 Hours, On campus, May 4, 2024, Sat, 8am-1pm
5 Hours, On campus, July 20, 2024, Sat, 8am-1pm
Building the Chiropractic Family Practice
On Campus, 12 CE Hours, July 13-14, 2024, Sat, 9am-6pm, Sun, 8am -12pm, Room 26
Charrette Extremity Adjusting

2 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Chiropractic and Stroke: Time to Shift the Model

2 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Chiropractic Sports Injuries (CCSP) Hands On - Extremity Adjusting and Therapeutic Muscle Stretching
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Chiropractic Sports Injuries (CCSP) #1 of 9: Head Injuries in Sport

4 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Chiropractic Sports Injuries (CCSP) #2 of 9: Professional Boundaries in Sport, Integrity in Sport and the Sports Medicine Team

3 CE hours (includes 1 professional boundaries). Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Chiropractic Sports Injuries (CCSP) #3 of 9: Sports Imaging
6 X-ray hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Chiropractic Sports Injuries (CCSP) #4 of 9: Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
The purpose of this course is to provide doctors of chiropractic with training in the functional evaluation, restorative treatment and active management of sport related injuries to the spine and extremities.
12 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Chiropractic Sports Injuries (CCSP) #5 of 9: Lower Extremity Injuries in Sport

12 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Chiropractic Sports Injuries (CCSP) #6 of 9: Upper Extremity Injuries in Sport
12 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Chiropractic Sports Injuries (CCSP) #7 of 9: Spine Injuries in Sport
The purpose of this course is to provide doctors of chiropractic with training in the evaluation, treatment and management of spine injuries in sports.
8 CE Hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Chiropractic Sports Injuries (CCSP) #8 of 9: Sports Physiology
12 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Chiropractic Sports Injuries (CCSP) #9 of 9: Special Sport Populations
6 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Clinical Impact of Degenerative Joint Disease
3 CE hours (X-ray). Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Cranial Eval and Adjusting Protocols for Infant and Child
On Campus, 12 CE Hours, May 18-19, 2024, Sat, 9am-6pm, Sun, 8am -12pm, Room 26
Dermatology for the Healthcare Professional

2 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
DOT Drug Testing and Alcohol Screening Training Certification Course

8 CE Hours, On campus, Sept. 30, 2023, Sat, 9am-6pm, Room 26
DOT Physical Examinations: An Online Required Training for National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME)

8 CE hours. Online courses are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
DOT Physical Exams for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME)
8 CE Hours, On campus, Sat, Nov 18, 2023, 8am-5pm (1 hour lunch on your own), Lecture Room 2
Dynamic Neuromuscular Dry Needling
24 CE hours, On campus, Nov 10-12, 2023, Fri, 4pm-8pm, Sat, 8am-8pm, Sun, 8am-5pm., Room 209/211 (18 massage tables)
Ethical Use of Social Media

1 CE hour. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Fallen Arches and Differential Assessment
1 CE hour. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Healing the Aging Metabolism - Break Throughs in Anti-Aging Nutrition
2 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Health & Endurance: A Strategic Roadmap to Longevity & Wellness
12 CE Hours, El Paso, TX, June 24-25. 2023, Sat. 8am-5:30pm, Sun. 8am-12:15pm
Hormone Advanced Practice Module 2023
19 CE hours, Live Webinar, Fri, 7:15am-5:10pm, Sat, 7am-5:20pm, Sun, 7am-1:15pm (PST)
Hypertension? Check for Atlas Subluxation

4 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Impacting Patient Care - A Case Study Approach
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Integrative Yoga Studies Professional Yoga Therapy Program
Online live stream training. You can choose the schedule that works best for you and your learning style.
Joint and Biomechanical Restoration: Stopping the Pain Cycle
12 CE Hours, Indianapolis, IN, June 17-18, 2023, Sat, 8pm-5:30pm, Sat, 8am-12:15pm
Lasering through the Lifespan - Turnkey and Advanced Laser Protocols for each Phase of Life and their Common Conditions
12 CE Hours, Phoenix, AZ, November 18-19, Sat. 8am-5:30pm, Sun. 8am-12:15pm
12 CE Hours, Baltimore, MD, December 2-3, Sat. 8am-5:30pm, Sun. 8am-12:15pm
12 CE Hours, Houston, TX, December 16-17, Sat. 8am-5:30pm, Sun. 8am-12:15pm (Central Time)
Limited Radiography Program for the Chiropractic Assistant
14 hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.Online Anytime.
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification Course
On campus, 45 CE hours, August 22-27, 2023, Tue-Sat 8am-5pm, Sun, 8am - 2pm, Room 209/211 (18 massage tables)
Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Training

Online live stream training.
Mitochondrial Function and Membrane Fluidity in Health and Disease
2 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Neck Pain, Headaches and Dizziness (CO)
15 CE hours (includes 4 record keeping hours), Live Webinar, Oct 14, 15, 2023, Sat, 8am-6pm, Sun, 8am-1pm (MST),
Neck Pain, Headaches and Dizziness (NC)
10 CE Hours, Live Webinar, Thurs, Nov 16, 2023, 8am-6pm (EST)
Neglected, Misunderstood or Forgotten Concepts in Chiropractic Adjustive Therapy: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

1 CE hour. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Motion Pattern Rehabilitation and Risk Management
12 CE Hours, Dallas, TX, Nov. 4-5, 2023, Sat, 12pm-6pm, Sun, 8am-2pm
Nutritional Strategies to Optimize the HPA Axis

2 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
ONLINE 48-Hour Nutrition Certificate #1: Inflammation
12 CE Hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
ONLINE 48-Hour Nutrition Certificate #2: GI Conditions
12 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
ONLINE 48 Hour Nutrition Certificate #3: Toxicity
12 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Neck Pain, Headaches and Dizziness Webinar (MN)
20 CE Hours, Live Webinar, Nov. 18-19, 2023, Sat, 8am-6pm, Optional Acupuncture, 6pm-8pm, Sun, 8am-6pm, (CST)
ONLINE 48-Hour Nutrition Certificate #4: Endocrine System
12 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Online Active Physiotherapies for the Chiropractic Assistant Course
6 hours online, 6 hours practical in office. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Online Passive Physiotherapies for the Chiropractic Assistant Course
6 hours online, 6 hours practical in office. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Onsite Chiropractic Care and Corporate Consulting Certificate #1 of 3: Applied ergonomics in the human/workplace interface.

Inappropriate workplace planning and design results in significant human suffering and economic losses. The vast majority of workplace ergonomic disorders involve the neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) system.
10 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Onsite Chiropractic Care and Corporate Consulting Certificate #2 of 3: The Occupational Health Consultant
Today's employers are calling upon experts in employee health and injury prevention to help with cost containment of health expenditures. This course provides expertise for professionals who provide consultation to employers for the maintenance of employee health and reduce the high rate of work-related neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) disorders.
10 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Onsite Chiropractic Care and Corporate Consulting Certificate #3 of 3: Medico-Legal Considerations
Clinicians who provide occupational health services must be cognizant of the wide variety of local, state and federal guidelines that regulate employers and the consultants they engage.
10 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Optimize Your Adjusting Skills with Force Sensing and Performance Feedback
6 CE Hours, On campus, Oct. 28, 2023, Sat, 8am-3pm (1 hr lunch on your own), Room 18
Pain Mechanism Update - the Science of Pain in Relation to Clinical Applications
10 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
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Perinatal Care with Webster Certification
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Personal Injury for Busy Providers
4 CE Hours, Chicago, IL, Oct 8, 2023, Sat, 9am-2pm
Practical Neurology of the VSC and Advanced Drop Technique
On Campus, 12 CE Hours, March 23-24, 2024, Sat, 9am-6pm, Sun, 8am -12pm, Room 26
Privacy in a Digital World

1 CE Hour. Online Anytime. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Proactive Health - Literature Reviewed & Protocols Simplified
12 CE Hours, Bloomington, MN, August 26-27, Sat. 8am-5:30pm, Sun. 8am-12:15pm
12 CE Hours, Livestream, October 13 -14, Fri. 12pm-6:30pm, Sat. 10am-4:45pm (Eastern Time)
Professional Boundaries for the Doctor of Chiropractic
2 CE hours (professional boundaries). Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Professional Boundaries in Clinical Practice: The Power Relationship Revisited
1 CE hour (professional boundaries). Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Protecting Yourself and Workers: Understanding Hazardous Materials Common to Workplaces/Occupations
3 hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed. Online Anytime.
Reiki Level 2

6 CE Hours, Sat, Aug 5, 2023, 8am-2pm, Room 209 (9 massage tables)
Rely on Nei Jing to Understand Alzheimer's and Other Geriatric Diseases

Live Webinar, 6 PDA (NCCAOM approved), October 21, 2023, Sat. 9:30am - 4pm (CST)
Resetting Your Biological Clock: The Latest Nutritional Therapies

4 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Science and Strategies for Injury Prevention in Aging Patients

2 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Sexual Boundaries
1 CE hour. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Shades of Gray 2
3 CE hours (X-ray). Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Shades of Gray 3
Each of the cases the student will participate in detection of the finding, description of the abnormality, selecting the diagnosis and making decisions regarding imaging and clinical follow-up. This is a very interactive course.
3 CE hours (X-ray). Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Sports Radiology
3 CE hours (X-ray). Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Super Highway to Health-Advanced Protocols for Clinical Success
12 CE Hours, Boston, MA, September 9-10, Sat. 8am-5:30pm, Sun. 8am-12:15pm (Eastern Time)
Techniques: Thompson and Logan
On Campus, 12 CE Hours, September 9-10, 2023, Sat, 9am-6pm, Sun, 8am -12pm, Room 26
The Athletic Shoulder
2 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
The Female and Pregnant Chiropractic Patient. Don't Be Nervous, You've Got Her Back!

6 CE Hours. Online anytime. This course is available for 365 days from date of purchase.
The Future of Neurology Now
14 CE hours, Portland, ME, Sat, 8am-5:45pm, Sun, 8am-3:20pm
14 CE hours, Seattle, WA, Sat, 8am-5:45pm, Sun, 8am-3:30pm
The Mind Body Connection: Revitalize your Practice Through Neurological Advancements
12 CE hours, Salt Lake City, UT, Sat, 8am-5:30pm, Sun, 8am-12:15pm
The Mind Body Connection: Revitalize your Practice through Neurological and TCM Advancements
12 CE Hours, Honolulu, HI, Sat, 8am-5:30pm, Sun, 8am-12:15pm
The Changing Brain - Applying the Principles of Neuroplasticity to Pain, Posture, Stress, and Low-Tech Rehab

12 CE Hours, Wilmington, DE, Sept 16-17, 2023, Sat, 12pm-6pm, Sun, 8am-2pm
The Neural Reboot: Restoring Gut Health and Optimizing Brain Performance
8 CE hours, Live Webinar, Thurs, Oct 19, 2023, 9am-6pm
The Neurological Manifestations of Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease - Current Diagnostics and Treatment Protocols

2 CE hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
The New Paradigm in Functional Health: A Comprehensive Approach to Optimizing Patient Outcomes
12 CE Hours, Lansing, MI, November 11-12, Sat. 8am-5:30pm, Sun. 8am-12:15pm
12 CE Hours, Portsmouth, NH, November 18-19, Sat. 8am-5:30pm, Sun. 8am-12:15pm
The Pursuit of Health - Empowering Total Health Awareness
12 CE hours, Birmingham, AL or Live Webinar, July 21-22, 2023, Fri, 12pm-8:45pm, Sat, 8am-12:15pm (CST)
The TMJ Seminar
12 CE Hours, On campus, Oct 14-15, 2023, Sat, 9am-6pm, Sun, 8am-12pm, Room 26
The Total Low Back

2 CE Hours (acupuncture). Online courses are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Treating Significant Syndromes with Motor Points and Chinese Medicine
24 CE hours, Sept 15-17, 2023, Fri, Sat, Sun, 9:30am-6:30pm, Room 211 (9 massage tables)
Understanding the Opportunities of Chiropractic Occupational Health
8 hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed. Online Anytime.
Using Acupuncture to Treat Common Digestive Disorders

2 CE hours (acupuncture). Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed.
Vitality: Management of Common Clinical Syndromes
12 CE Hours, Omaha, NE, July 7 & 8, 2023, Fri. 12pm-8:45pm, Sat. 8am-12:15pm
12 CE Hours, Portsmouth, ME, July 15 & 16, 2023, Sat. 8am-5:30pm, Sun. 8am-12:15pm (Eastern Time)
12 CE Hours, Rosemount, IL, Dec 2-3, 2023, Sat. 8am-5:30pm, Sun. 8am-12:15pm
VM1: Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1
24 CE Hours, On Campus, Gym, October 5-8. 2023, Thurs. 9am-5pm, Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 8am-3:30pm, Gym
What it Means to Be Trauma Informed
2 CE Hours, Live Webinar, Thurs, June 15, 2023, 5:00-7:00pm
2023 Great Lakes Conference
14.5 CE Hours, JW Marriott Hotel, Bloomington, MN, Sat, 8:30am-5:45pm, Sun, 8:30am-6pm, plus up to 9 hours on demand online (some restrictions apply).
Chiropractic Sports Injuries (CCSP) Hands-on - Emergency Procedures & Taping for the Sports Chiropractor
15 CE Hours, On campus, Fri, 5pm-9pm, Sat, 9am-5pm, Sun, 9am-2pm, Room 17
Defining the Future of Laser-Based Care - Changing the Orthopedic and Neurological Treatment Paradigm
12 CE Hours, Greenville/Fountain Inn, SC, Fri, 11am-6:45pm, Sat, 8am-2pm (Cocktails 3-7pm)
Defining the Future of Laser-Based Care - Changing the Orthopedic and Neurological Treatment Paradigm
12 CE Hours, Live Stream, Fri, 11am-6:45pm, Sat, 8am-2pm (EST)
Certificate Programs
48 Hour Nutrition Certificate Program
The goal of this 48 hour Nutrition program is to provide the practitioner a complete Nutritional System that will provide you the knowledge and confidence to help your patients IMMEDIATELY. Though each session is a stand alone, each session will build upon each other by following a simple framework of thinking using a simple acronym (STAMP) that will help guide you through a thought process that is quick and efficient.
This simple yet effective framework will guide you through patient history, questionnaires, lab testing, physical exams, diets and lots of detailed protocols. In addition, during the length of the series all attendees will have access to a private online community with direct access to Dr. Sefcik, as well as other attendees to help support each other as you implement this nutritional system.
This the the ultimate nutritional system that you have been waiting for. Who should attend? All health professionals and office staff. It's critical to have everyone in the office on the same page to more effectively implement this simple system.
Wisconsin Doctors of Chiropractic: Completing this program meets the requirements of the Wisconsin DSPS to allow you to offer nutritional counseling in your office. You need to attend all 4 sessions and pass the exam offered at each session. Once you complete the training and pass the exams, visit this page https://dsps.wi.gov/Credentialing/Health/fm2761.pdf to complete the forms the state needs from you to become certified. You should complete form 2761 and mail it to the board with the fee. Form 2762 should be completed and emailed to jbell@nwhealth.edu who will complete the form for you and email it directly to the state on your behalf.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to take advantage of the student scholarship, you need to be a currently enrolled NWHSU student and attend all 4 courses (all 48 hours).
Chiropractic Acupuncture Certificate Hybrid Program
This four session 102 hour hybrid program provides doctors of chiropractic and T5+ chiropractic students the opportunity to learn the technique of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) adjunctive therapies in levels of progression. Each session incorporates classroom and laboratory practicum to advance your acupuncture knowledge and clinical application skills. It offers an overview and basic training in acupuncture theory, techniques and traditional Chinese medical adjunctive therapies.
In order to qualify for the NBCE acupuncture exam and use acupuncture as a adjunct therapy, you must complete this program in its entirety, and succesfully pass all of the examinations.
After each weekend course is succssfully completed, an official CE transcript is emailed confirming hours of attendance. You must complete all the coursework to earn your CE hours. This means attending each session in its entirety, completing online course content, and passing online course exams associated with each session. In addition, to earn the final 102 hour Certificate of Completion, you must pass both the final written and practical examinations. There are no exceptions.
HOURS: 102 hours total - 22 hours online and 80 hours on campus.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory.
- Demonstrate proficiency in identifying and needling common acupuncture points.
- Demonstrate proficiency in applying acupuncture and TCM theory to clinical compliants and conditions.
- Confidently incorporate acupuncture in the treatment of common and complex clinical conditions.
For Class:
You must come prepared to expose parts of your body so your partners can needle you and vis-versa. Dressing rooms are available in the lab classroom. Therefore, ALWAYS bring a gown or gown top, swimsuit, shorts, or loose clothing that will allow for this. T-back sport bras are NOT a good choice since they don’t allow easy access to the thoracic spine.
Clean Needle Kit:
All students are required to purchase a clean needle kit. You should purchase the kit contents prior to class from the University's TruNorth Wellnes Hub. It costs $185 (save $40 from buying separately). The container to house all of these items must be a hard sided case to contain all supplies (i.e. tackle box like – a soft case is not acceptable) and must be purchased separately prior to class.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
- A Manual of Acupuncture, (2nd edition, hardcover) Peter Deadman ISBN-13: 978-0951054659
- Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion Cheng Xinnong ISBN-13: 978-7119017587
- The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists & Herbalists, (3rd edition) Giovanni Maciocia ISBN: 978-0702052163
- Clean Needle Technique for Acupuncturists, (7th edition) - download your free copy here http://www.ccaom.org/downloads/7thEditionManualEnglishPDFVersion.pdf.
RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
- Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine Giovanni Maciocia: ISBN: 978-0939616190?
EVALUATION:
1. Clean Needle Technique Examination (Written & Practical)
2. Completion of online learning course content and exams
3. Comprehensive Final Written Examination
4. Comprehensive Final Practical Examination
- A score of 80% or greater is required on all examinations for successful program completion.
- Competency in performing assigned acupuncture points must be demonstrated.
- If a score of 80% is not achieved, there is one opportunity for repeating the examination.
- A $200 fee is assessed for all retakes (written and or practical examinations)
CRITERIA FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:
- Attendance of all training hours (102 total hours; 20% online / 80% classroom training).
- Successful completion of all program examinations and online content as stipulated.
STATE ELIGIBILITY:
In Minnesota, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners requires you to attend this program in its entirety (no hours earned outside this program are accepted) and pass the NBCE acupuncture exam. If you plan to practice in another state, we recommend you check directly with your state licensing board about their eligibility requirements.
Mastering Applied Kinesiology: Muscle Testing and Critical Concepts
You can expect to demonstrate proficiency in lower extremity, upper extremity, core and cranial testing with a primary focus on the neuromuscular system. Learn to identify neuro-lymphatic and cranial relationships to help you more carefully diagnose and treat a variety of ailments.
Our instructor, Andrew Rostenberg, is supported by a team of applied kineisologists and team leads who will guide you through a hands-on experience filled with clinical pearls that can be applied immediately into your practice. Applying the methods you learn will enhance the quality of care you'll provide and improve patient outcomes.
- Hands-on experience with practical application
- Enhanced student-to-instructor ratio
Many of today's most influential practitioners suggest the quality of their AK testing is one major component that has set them apart.
"Mastering Applied Kinesiology has allowed me to help more people than I've ever imagined, which has created a successful and profitable practice year after year." - Ron Ledoux, DC
PLEASE NOTE: In order to take advantage of the student scholarship, you need to be a currently enrolled NWHSU student and attend all 4 courses.