Acupuncture

Acupuncture 207: History & Philosophy | Online Chiropractic Continuing Education

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Online Course Format:  Online
Course Tuition:   $20.00
Credit Hours ( CE ):  1
Contributor:  Bill Rice, LAc, DCBCN
CLICK HERE for a list of states, provinces and countries this course is accredited in.

Online Chiropractic CE Course Description & Course Details

Acupuncture 207: History & Philosophy of Acupuncture – Deepen your clinical perspective by exploring the origins and foundational theories of acupuncture. This course bridges the gap between ancient philosophical concepts and modern healthcare, providing a comprehensive review of how acupuncture evolved into the art and science practiced today.

What You'll Learn

  • Analyze the cultural origins and historical evolution of acupuncture.
  • Evaluate the core philosophies and hypotheses that shaped early acupuncture principles.
  • Compare and contrast ancient theories with contemporary clinical acupuncture models.
  • Review the essential principles of clean needle technique within a historical safety context.

Course Topics

  • Historical Foundations: The timeline of acupuncture development.
  • Core Philosophies: Traditional concepts influencing modern clinical reasoning.
  • Theoretical Evolution: Moving from ancient hypotheses to modern science.

Course Details

  • Format: Online Video & Downloadable PDF
  • CE Hours: 1
  • Duration: Approx. 1 hour
  • Access: 1 year, self-paced
  • Certificate: Immediate upon completion
  • Accreditation: View Board Approvals Below  

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Instructor: Bill Rice, DC, LAc, FACCN – Globally recognized leader in integrative chiropractic, fellow of the chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition and leader in acupuncture education. 

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This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following states:

Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following Canadian Provinces:

British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Yukon,

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following regions outside the United States & Canada:

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Cayman Islands, Chili, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, Finland, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Nambia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Virgin Island, Zimbabwe,