Treating Children, Level 2: Chronic and Complex Conditions - Course 1
by Julian Scott
This module provides you with the essential tools to expand your acupuncture practice to include treating babies and children. It covers "Lingering Pathogenic Factors" which includes ‘infection’ by a virus or bacteria, and also includes immunisation.
Treating Children, Level 2: Chronic and Complex Conditions - Course 1
Course Overview
This module is part of a series that provides you with the essential tools to expand your acupuncture practice to include treating babies and children. This module covers "Lingering Pathogenic Factors" – an event which includes ‘infection’ by a virus or bacterium, and also includes immunisation. An infection which might keep an adult in bed with a fever for a few days can cause lasting damage to a child. The three common patterns will be taught: Spleen Qi Xu, Retention of Phlegm, Retention of very thick phlegm. This module also includes chronic cough and asthma which are the most commonly seen complaints in a children's clinic. And although not as common, the effects of cranial compression will also be taught in this module.Course Objectives
- Understand what are "Lingering Pathogenic Factors" and the longer term effects on a child's health and development.
- Learn about the three common patterns of LPF: Spleen Qi Xu, Retention of Phlegm, Retention of very thick phlegm.
- Gain an insight into how to treat chronic cough and asthma
- Learn about the effects of cranial compression and when to refer.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsWelcome and course overview for Module 4. Lingering Pathogenic Factors (LPF) definition, cause, consequences. LPF predisposition how to protect immune system from invasion
1 hrs - 2 hrsImmunisation: consequences and concerns. Chronic cough – LPF manifestation and tell-tale signs of invasion
2 hrs - 3.5 hrsCranial compression – birth trauma. Acupuncture points - underlying condition – diagnosis & prognosis.
3.5 hrs - 5 hrsAdvice for parents – focus autism & other controversial conditions. Summary and close
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Treating Children, Level 2: Chronic and Complex Conditions - Course 1
Module 4: Lingering Pathogenic Factors, Chronic Cough and Cranial Compression
by Julian ScottTreating Children, Level 2: Chronic and Complex Conditions - Course 1
Course Overview
This module is part of a series that provides you with the essential tools to expand your acupuncture practice to include treating babies and children. This module covers "Lingering Pathogenic Factors" – an event which includes ‘infection’ by a virus or bacterium, and also includes immunisation. An infection which might keep an adult in bed with a fever for a few days can cause lasting damage to a child. The three common patterns will be taught: Spleen Qi Xu, Retention of Phlegm, Retention of very thick phlegm. This module also includes chronic cough and asthma which are the most commonly seen complaints in a children's clinic. And although not as common, the effects of cranial compression will also be taught in this module.Course Objectives
- Understand what are "Lingering Pathogenic Factors" and the longer term effects on a child's health and development.
- Learn about the three common patterns of LPF: Spleen Qi Xu, Retention of Phlegm, Retention of very thick phlegm.
- Gain an insight into how to treat chronic cough and asthma
- Learn about the effects of cranial compression and when to refer.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsWelcome and course overview for Module 4. Lingering Pathogenic Factors (LPF) definition, cause, consequences. LPF predisposition how to protect immune system from invasion
1 hrs - 2 hrsImmunisation: consequences and concerns. Chronic cough – LPF manifestation and tell-tale signs of invasion
2 hrs - 3.5 hrsCranial compression – birth trauma. Acupuncture points - underlying condition – diagnosis & prognosis.
3.5 hrs - 5 hrsAdvice for parents – focus autism & other controversial conditions. Summary and close
Teacher
More...