ICMART Lexicon of Medical Acupuncture.pdf - International Council ...
ICMART Lexicon of Medical Acupuncture.pdf - International Council ...
ICMART Lexicon of Medical Acupuncture.pdf - International Council ...
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GREECENATIONAL/REGIONAL ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICESA. Type(s) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Acupuncture</strong> most commonly practiced:1. TCM <strong>Acupuncture</strong> – Ear <strong>Acupuncture</strong>- The practitioners apply acupuncture according to thetheory <strong>of</strong> TCM. Main points are: yin-yang balance,meridians, location <strong>of</strong> the acupoints, ear points andChinese diagnostics and treatments.2. Simplified <strong>Acupuncture</strong>- The practitioners apply acupuncture according to themodern neuropsychological theories and mostly forthe main indications, for example pain problems.Main point is the neurophysiologic response.3. Electroacupuncture- Practitioners use electro- machines connected withthe needles at the acupoints to treat several problems.4. Laser <strong>Acupuncture</strong>- Practitioners use laser machines at several acupointsto treat certain problems.B. Education/Training Requirements<strong>Medical</strong><strong>Acupuncture</strong>ModalityTCM and Ear<strong>Acupuncture</strong>Simplified<strong>Acupuncture</strong>Electro or Laser<strong>Acupuncture</strong>TheoreticalHoursClinicalHoursPr<strong>of</strong>iciencyTestingPreliminaryPractice300 100 Yes and No N200 100 Yes and No N30 30 N N77
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