Large Animal CVA Course Syllabus
On-Site Modules 1-3 Schedule to view and download coming soon!
- Online Modules 1-5
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Introduction to Whole Program and History of Veterinary Acupuncture 1h
What is Acupuncture 1h
Veterinary Acupuncture: Scientific Basis (Part 1 and Part 2) 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 15 Equine Acupoints and Its Clinical Applications 1h
General Rules of Acupuncture 4h
Indications for Veterinary Acupuncture 2h
How to Start your Acupuncture Practice: Cookbook 1h
How to Integrate Acupuncture into your Practice 1h
EQ Anatomy for Acupuncturists 1h
Five Elements and Zang Fu physiology 1h
Introduction to TCVM Diagnosis 1h
Five-shu Transporting Points, Source Points, Back-shu and Front-mu Points, Influential Points 2h
Other Special Points and Clinical Application 2h
Acupuncture Needling Techniques for EQ 2h
Treating Equine Musculoskeletal Issues with TCVM 2h
How to Treat Equine Cases 2h
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
Equine Acupuncture Techniques 1h
Acupuncture for Equine Lameness 2h
Acupuncture for Neck & Back Pain 1h
Acupuncture for Tendon/ligament, Shoulder, Hip, Stifle and Hock Pain 1h
Equine Special Conditions 2h
How to Approach Clinical Cases 1h
How to Improve Acupuncture Results 1h
Dry-lab Lameness and Internal Medicine Case Studies 1h
Bubble Chart Review 1h
A Quick Review from Sessions 1 to 3 EQ Track 1h
How to Treat Urinary and Cardiovascular Disorders in Horse 1h
How to Treat Behavioral Problems 1h
How to Treat GI Disorders 2h
How to Treat Respiratory Problems 2h
How to Treat Bi and Wei Syndrome 1h
Acupuncture for Sports Medicine 1h
How to Understand Herbal Medicine 1h
How to Start Your Herbal Practice 1h
How to Treat Cushing’s Disease 1h
How to Treat Other Endocrine Disorders 1h
How to Treat Liver Problems 1h
Acupuncture for Skin Diseases 1h
A Quick Review from Sessions 1 to 4 1h
Acupuncture for Endocrine Disorder 2h
Acupuncture for Immune-mediated Diseases 2h
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
Intro to Tui-na 1h
Intro to Food Therapy in Horses 1h
How to Treat Reproductive Disorders 1h
Acupuncture for Bovines, Caprines and Camelids 1h
Acupuncture for neck and back pain 1h
Acupuncture for thoracic limb lameness 1h
Acupuncture for hind limb lameness 1h
Acupuncture for Neurological Disorders 1h
- On-site Module 1
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Veterinary Acupuncture Wet Lab 12h
Tutoring/Reviewing Lectures, Real Case Demo and Questions/Answers 4h
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On-site Module 2
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Veterinary Acupuncture Wet Lab 12h
Tutoring/Reviewing Lectures, Real Case Demo and Questions/Answers 4h
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On-site Module 3
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Review Points and Techniques 8h
Tutoring and Q&A 4h
Clinical Acupoint Exam 4h
Written Exam 4h
- 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 - Required Textbooks
- TCVM: Fundamental Principles
by Huisheng Xie and Vanessa Preast
Xie's Veterinary Acupuncture
by Huisheng Xie and Vanessa Preast