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Large Animal Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (LA CVA) Course

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Hybrid Course

On-site dates for hands-on laboratories:
Module 1: February 10-11, 2024
Module 2: April 6-7, 2024
Module 3: June 28-29, 2024
On-site Location: Gourley Clinical Teaching Center

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Registration Deadline
Monday, January 15, 2024

Program Overview

The course begins with an overview of fundamental aspects of Chinese Medicine, including Yin-yang and Five Element theory. These theories serve as a foundation for case diagnosis and treatment presented later in the class. A variety of acupuncture techniques are taught in addition to conventional "dry needling", including electro-acupuncture, aqua-acupuncture, and moxibustion. In acupoint labs, students learn acupuncture points on horses. Class is limited to 12 students for an intensive and intimate learning experience.

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The course consists of an online session and an on-site session. The online session contains 5 modules with lectures and case demos that students can stream at their convenience. The on-site session contains 3 modules hosted at UC-Davis College of Veterinary Medicine. These in-person modules provide students with the opportunity to learn acupuncture points on live animals in small lab groups with a maximum of six students per instructor. Tutoring sessions totaling 12 hours thoroughly prepare students for exams.

Major Topics

With a curriculum designed for students new to acupuncture, the Equine Acupuncture Program provides a comprehensive mix of both theory and practice. You will learn:

  • Frameworks used in acupuncture: Five Elements, Yin-Yang, Eight Principles, Zang-Fu Physiology and Pathology, Meridians and Channels
  • The scientific basis of acupuncture
  • Learn how to locate 256 acupuncture points (acupoints) in horses
  • Acupuncture techniques: electro-acupuncture, aqua-acupuncture, moxibustion, and dry needling
  • TCVM diagnostic systems: patient personality, tongue and pulse diagnosis, and client inquiry
  • How to integrate acupuncture into your practice
Acupuncture on a horse
Acupuncture on a horse
Acupuncture on a horse

Additional Benefits

Once enrolled for the Acupuncture Certification Track, you will receive:

  • Complimentary equine acupont chart
  • Complimentary 32-hour Evidence-Based Veterinary Acupuncture Course
  • 1-year complimentary membership with the World Association of TCVM (WATCVM)
  • Free lifetime case consultation by Chi faculty

Program Features

  • Enjoy the convenience of online learning
  • Learn from Dr. Xie, the master of veterinary acupuncture
  • 32 hours of intensive hands on learning with live animals in small lab groups capped at 6 students for every instructor
  • Start practicing acupuncture on patients after the first on-site session
  • Earn up to 25% of future master's degree credit per experiential learning
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