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Acupressure (Coursera)

Offered by University of Minnesota,
Acupressure (Coursera)

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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