Syllabus
| Taught in English | For Veterinarians & Veterinary Students only | 143 RACE approved CE hours |
Online Session
- Online Modules 1-5
- Online Module 1
Introduction to the program and History Veterinary Acupuncture 1h
What is Acupuncture 1h
Veterinary Acupuncture: Scientific Basis 2h
Basic TCVM Theories - Yin Yang 1h
Eight Principles and Bian Zheng 1h
Five Elements 2h
Zang-Fu Physiology 2h
Channels and Meridians 2h
Top 10 Canine Acupoints and Clinical Applications 1h
General Rules of Acupuncture 4h
Indications for Veterinary Acupuncture 2h
How to Start your Acupuncture Practice 1h
Where Do I Start the Acupuncture Practice 1h
SA Anatomy for Acupuncturists 1h
Online Module 2
Five Elements and Zang Fu physiology 2h
Five-Shu Transporting Points 2h
How to Make a TCVM Diagnosis 1h
Other Special Points and Clinical Applications 2h
How to Treat Canine Diseases-Demo 2h
How to Treat Gastrointestinal Disorders 2h
How to Treat Respiratory Disorders 2h
How to Treat Bi/Wei Syndromes, Osteoarthritis and IVDD 2h
Canine Acupuncture Cases-Demo 2h
Online Module 3
Five Treasure: Qi, Blood, Shen, Jing, Body Fluid Physiology and Pathology 4h
TCVM Diagnosis 4h
Eight Extraordinary Channels 2h
Etiology and Pathology 2h
How to Select Acupoints 2h
How to Make a TCVM Diagnosis (Dry Lab) 2h
Acupuncture for Neurological Disorders 2h
How to Approach Clinical Cases 2h
How to Improve Acupuncture Results 2h
Small Animal Cases: TCVM Approach 3h
Online Module 4
Bubble Chart Review 1h
A Quick Review from Sessions 1 to 3 1h
How to Treat Renal Failure1h
How to Treat Heart Failure 1h
How to Treat Behavioral Problems 1h
Herbal Introduction 2h
Acupuncture for the Liver 2h
How to Treat Skin Problems 2h
Acupuncture for Cancer 2h
Feline Acupuncture 2h
Case Studies from Students 1h
Avian Acupuncture 1h
Exotic Animal Acupuncture 1h
Online Module 5
A Quick Review from Sessions 1 to 4 1h
Acupuncture for Endocrine Disorder 2h
Acupuncture for Immune-mediated Diseases 2h
Clinical Applications of TCVM 2h
Food Therapy Intro 1h
Introduction to Tui-na 1h
Liver Physiology and Pathology 1h
Lung Physiology and Pathology 1h
Spleen Physiology and Pathology 1h
Heart Physiology and Pathology 1h
Kidney Physiology and Pathology 1h
TCVM Overview 1h
How to Sell TCVM 1h
On-Site Session at UC Davis SVM
- On-site Modules 1 - 3 Schedule
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Certification
- CVA Certification
- Students of the Veterinary Acupuncture program are eligible for the Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist certification endorsed by Chi University and the World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (WATCVM). The CVA certification requirements are as follows:
Complete all sessions of the program
Pass three online quizzes with scores above 75%
Pass the final written exam in the final on-site session with a score above 75%
Pass the clinical acupoint exam in the final on-site session with a score above 75%
Submit one veterinary acupuncture case report to be approved
Complete 30 hours of advanced TCVM program training or internship with a certified veterinary acupuncturist
Please note that Chi cannot issue any certification to veterinary students until their DVM or equivalent has been obtained.
See the documents needed for certification here
Textbooks
- Required Textbooks
- TCVM: Fundamental Principles
by Huisheng Xie and Vanessa Preast
Xie's Veterinary Acupuncture
by Huisheng Xie and Vanessa Preast - Recommended Textbooks
- Clinician's Guide to Canine Acupuncture
by Curtis Wells Dewey and Huisheng Xie