IAPM Course: Year 1 Learning Goals

136 Hours (CEUs pending CAB approval):

Certification in Integrative Acupuncture Physical Medicine

Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Spine and Extremities

Upon completion of classes, participants will be able to:

  • Know and describe functional/clinical anatomy, patho-anatomy and patho-physiology and relationships to TCM jing-luo theory for common and significant neuro-musculo-skeletal pain and injury conditions of the spine and extremities.

  • Know and describe etiology, risk factors, pathology, natural history, and prognosis of neuro-musculo-skeletal injuries and pain conditions of the spine and extremities in AOM and standard medical terms.

  • Take complete histories of neuro-musculo-skeletal injuries and pain of the spine and extremities, including subjective assessments of functional capacities.

  • Perform a physical examination and record baseline measurements of functional status for neuro-musculo-skeletal injuries and pain complaints of the spine and extremities, including:

    • Joint range-of-motion, tracking and stability

    • Muscle strength

    • Sensory function

    • Posture, gait, and movement abnormalities

    • Functional capacity deficits

    • Special orthopedic and neurological tests

  • Diagnose common and significant injuries and pain conditions of the spine and extremities in standard medical (ICD-9) and AOM-specific pattern identification terms.

Treatment of the Spine and Extremities

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

  • Know and be able to discuss evidence basis for treatment of common, complex, and significant neuro-musculo-skeletal pain and injuries of the spine and extremities with acupuncture and oriental medical modalities.

  • Develop management and treatment plans for injuries and pain of the spine and extremities.

  • Provide integrative acupuncture physical medicine treatment, including neuro-anatomical acupuncture (“dry/trigger point/prolo-”) needling, electro-acupuncture, tui na and gua sha, and other manual therapies, suction cupping, and heat/cold for neuro-musculo-skeletal pain and injuries of the spine and extremities.

  • Prescribe and instruct exercises for rehabilitation and injury/disease prevention, including core strength/stability, flexibility, coordination and balance, cardiovascular health, and stress reduction.
  • Provide written and oral reports regarding patient functional capacities, status and progress for neuro-musculo-skeletal pain and injuries of the spine and extremities.

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Instructional Methods

  • Didactic with aids: anatomical models, visual slides, cadaver labs and reference texts.

  • Demonstration and clinical observation.

  • Supervised, hands-on training and practical labs.

  • Required presentation and peer review/discussion of medical reports and case studies.

  • On-line clinical guidance and practice management documents and discussion forums.

Texts and Medical Equipment

Required Texts

  • Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, John F. Sarwark, M.D.

  • Dao of Chinese Medicine: Understanding an Ancient Healing Art, Donald Edward Kendall

  • Atlas of Human Anatomy, Frank H. Netter, M.D.

Recommended Texts

  • Foundations for Integrative Musculoskeletal Medicine: An East-West Approach, Alon Marcus

  • Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Sixth Edition, American Medical Association and Robert Rondinelli

  • Illustrated Manual of Orthopaedic Medicine, James Cyriax

  • Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain, Florence Peterson Kendall, Elizabeth Kendall McCreary

  • Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (2-Volume Set), David G. Simons, Janet G. Travell, Lois S. Simons, Barbara D. Cummings

Required Diagnostic and Evaluation Equipment

  • Goniometers: large (15”) and finger

  • Bubble inclinometers x 2

  • 2-point discrimination measuring tools (“ diskriminators”)

  • JAMAR grip and pinch dynamometers (hand evaluation kit includes finger goniometer)

  • Tape measure

  • Babinski-queen reflex hammer

  • Penlight

  • Tuning fork

 

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