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1. Eq Overview to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Equine Overview to Traditional Chinese Medicine
This Overview covers the basic underlying concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Yin/Yang Theory in relation to the animal body and assessment of conditions; Meridian Theory and the meridian system; The Five-Element Theory; the internal organ systems, zang-fu organs in relation to the body; and, how the vital substances function within the body. This course provides an understanding of how the Chinese perceived of the living body and offers tools for assessment and treatment.
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available upon completion of the online quizzes following each of the 8 units, and a two-part final examination. This course has been approved by the NCBTMB for 16 CE hours. (Tallgrass provider # 450130-06).
NOTE: This course is required for the Practitioner Certificate Program
Cost: $275.00
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1. SA Overview to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Small Animal Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine
This Overview covers the basic underlying concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Yin/Yang Theory in relation to the animal body and assessment of conditions; Meridian Theory and the meridian system; The Five-Element Theory; the internal organ systems, zang-fu organs in relation to the body; and, how the vital substances function within the body. This course provides an understanding of how the Chinese perceived of the living body and offers tools for assessment and treatment.
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available upon completion of the online quizzes following each of the 8 units,and a two-part final examination.
NOTE: This course is required for the Practitioner Certificate Program
Cost: $275.00
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2. Eq Meridian Theory
The Meridian Theory courses offer an in-depth understanding of how the meridians function within the animal’s body. As it was written in the Spiritual Pivot: “The meridians are where the beginners begin and masters end.” The more you learn about the meridian system and their location, the better your working knowledge of acupressure -- your assessment skills and point selection for treatments will be more effective. The course covers the 12 major meridians and 2 extraordinary vessels. This course includes:
•Review of TCM Concepts
•Zang-Fu Organ system
•Meridian System Theory
•Location of Meridians
•Function and Energetics of Meridians
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available after successfully passing 8 unit quizzes and the final examination.
NOTE: This course is required for the Practitioner Certificate Program.
Cost: $275.00
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2. SA Meridian Theory
The Meridian Theory courses offer an in-depth understanding of how the meridians function within the animal’s body. As it was written in the Spiritual Pivot: “The meridians are where the beginners begin and masters end.” The more you learn about the meridian system and their location, the better your working knowledge of acupressure -- your assessment skills and point selection for treatments will be more effective. The course covers the 12 major meridians and 2 extraordinary vessels. This course includes:
•Review of TCM Concepts
•Zang-Fu Organ system
•Meridian System Theory
•Location of Meridians
•Function and Energetics of Meridians
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available after successfully passing 8 unit quizzes and the final examination.
NOTE: This course is required for the Practitioner Certificate Program.
Cost: $275.00
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3. Eq Five Element Theory
Equine 5–Element Theory
This course provides an in-depth description of the correspondences and officials of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. It discusses how the Theory is applied to Chinese Medicine for both assessment and treatment purposes. Additionally, the course demonstrates a point selection technique that can be used during the Point Work segment of the acupressure treatment sequence.
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available upon completion of the online quizzes following each of the 9 units and the final examination. This course has been approved by the NCBTMB for 16 CE hours. (Tallgrass provider # 450130-06).
NOTE: This course is required for the Practitioner Certificate Program.
Cost: $275.00
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3. SA Five Element Theory
This course provides an in-depth description of the correspondences and officials of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. It discusses how the Theory is applied to Chinese Medicine for both assessment and treatment purposes. Additionally, the course demonstrates a point selection technique that can be used during the Point Work segment of the acupressure treatment sequence.
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available upon completion of the online quizzes following each of the 9 units and the final examination.
NOTE: This course is offered both online and hands-on, Practitioner Certificate Program Participants are required to complete either one, not both.
Cost: $275.00
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4. Eq Acupoint Classification
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupressure points are categorized by how acupoints can best be used to rebalance Chi within the body. This course covers the major acupoint classifications, the "medicine bag" of TCM, such as: Source, Association, Master, Connecting, Influencial, Ting, etc. You will learn the functions, the location and energetics of key acupoints. Knowing the acupoint classifications provides participants with invaluable tools that are basic and essential in developing treatment plans for specific animal conditions.
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available after successfully passing 9 unit quizzes and the final examination.
NOTE: This course is required for the Practitioner Certificate Program.
Cost: $275.00
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4. SA Acupoint Classification
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupressure points are categorized by how acupoints can best be used to rebalance Chi within the body. This course covers the major acupoint classifications, the "medicine bag" of TCM, such as: Source, Association, Master, Connecting, Influencial, Ting, etc. You will learn the functions, the location and energetics of key acupoints. Knowing the acupoint classifications provides participants with invaluable tools that are basic and essential in developing treatment plans for specific animal conditions.
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available after successfully passing 9 unit quizzes and the final examination.
NOTE: This course is required for the Practitioner Certificate Program.
Cost: $275.00
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5. Eq Acupoint Energetics and Landmark Anatomy
Equine Acupoint Energetics & Landmark Anatomy
This course presents a systematic approach to learning the anatomical landmards necessasary for locating acupressure points on horses. Emphasis is placed on the location of major bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Upon completion, participants are able to use anatomical language, locate points using anatomical landmarks and know the function and energetics of specific acupoints.
A certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 20 CE hours is available after successful passing the unit quizzes and final examination online. This course has been approved by the NCBTMB for 20 CE hours. (Tallgrass provider # 450130-06).
Note: This course is offered both online and hands-on. Practitioner Certificate Program Participants are required to complete both the hands-on and online versions of this course.
Cost: $350.00
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5. SA Canine Acupoint Energetics and Landmark Anatomy
Canine Acupoint Energetics & Landmark Anatomy
This course presents a systematic approach to learning the anatomical landmarks necessary for locating acupressure points on dogs. Emphasis is placed on the location of major bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Upon completion, participants are able to use anatomical language, locate points using anatomical landmarks and know the function and energetics of specific acupoints.
A certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 20 CE hours is available after successful passing the unit quizzes and final examination online.This course has been approved by the NCBTMB for 20 CE hours. (Tallgrass provider # 450130-06).
Note: This course is offered both online and hands-on. Practitioner Certificate Program Participants are required to complete both the hands-on and online versions of this course.
Cost: $350.00
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6. Equine Pathology Course
Equine Pathology
The Equine Pathology course provides an overview of common equine pathologies. Each pathology includes a description of the issue, its clinical signs, treatment patterns and information on prevention. Written in conjunction with Bill Harnetty, DVM, Hocking College, this course provides equine bodyworkers with additional tools and information to help them assess the horse and recognize conditions requiring immediate veterinarian attention. Additionally this course includes live video demonstrations of equine handling and safety procedures and a partial dental examination.
NOTE: The Equine Pathology Course is offered as an online and hands-on course. Participants taking both the online and hands-on lab courses will have the opportunity to reinforce their knowledge of common equine pathologies, vital equine health signs, dental issues and much more. The lab and online courses are designed to complement each other.
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 20 CE hours is available after successfully completing the unit quizzes and final examination online.
Cost: $350.00
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6. SA Canine Pathology Course
Canine Pathology
The Canine Pathology course provides an overview of common canine pathologies. Each pathology includes a description of the issue, its clinical signs, treatment patterns and information on prevention. Written in conjunction with Bill Harnetty, DVM, Hocking College, this course provides canine bodyworkers with additional tools and information to help them assess the dog and recognize conditions requiring immediate veterinarian attention.
NOTE: The Canine Pathology Course is offered now as an online course only. Tallgrass will be adding a hands-on Canine Pathology course in the near future.
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 20 CE hours is available after successfully completing the unit quizzes and final examination online.
Cost: $350.00
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Business Practices Course
The Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute’s Business Practices course provides you the knowledge, confidence and resources to help you create an animal acupressure practice that reflects your style, supports you as a professional, and enhances the community you live and work in.
The course gives you a step-by-step to creating successful marketing strategies, financial goals, defining legal issues, and the tools to put together your own business plan.
A Certificate of Completion for 5 CE's is available upon completion of this online course.
Please Note: This course is available for a 60 day time period.
Cost: $65.00
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