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Acupressure (Coursera)

Offered by University of Minnesota,

This course provides an overview of the basic principles and applications of acupressure for patient symptom management and self-care.

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By the end of the course, you will be able to: a) explain basic concepts of East Asian Medicine (EAM); b) describe clinical indications for acupressure and the evidence base for its use in symptom management; c) identify various methods of administering acupressure, and clinical contraindications/precautions associated with each; d) demonstrate acupoint protocols for the management of pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, and wellbeing; e) demonstrate an acupressure treatment session; including assessment, administration of acupoint therapy, and evaluation of treatment effect; and f) determine a plan of action for incorporating acupressure into your professional practice and self-care routines.
Course 3 of 5 in the Integrative Nursing Specialization.

What You Will Learn

Basic concepts of East Asian Medicine (EAM)
Clinical indications for acupressure and the evidence base for its use in symptom management
Acupressure protocols for the management of pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, and wellbeing
Strategies for incorporating acupressure into your professional practice and self-care routines

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Clinical Acupressure Fundamentals
WEEK 2: Acupressure for Pain
WEEK 3: Acupressure for Gastrointestinal Disturbances & Acupressure for Wellbeing
WEEK 4: Bringing Acupressure into Your Professional Practice

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