The Basics of Western Medicine for Acupuncturists: Women's Health

Approved for 15 CEUs via NCCAOM, Florida, and Texas

As of January 1, 2022, this course is not approved by the California Acupuncture Board.

As Acupuncturists' services are more and more frequently being integrated into mainstream medical treatment facilities, many practitioners have a serious need to understand more Western medical terminology, physical examination procedures, and diagnostic parameters. This course is one of four programs in Blue Poppy's Basics of Western Medicine for Acupuncturists Series. Courses included in this series are: Neurology for the TCM Practitioner, Infectious Diseases, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Women's Health: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Breast Disease and Infertility. These courses are designed to teach acupuncture practitioners the basics of Western medicine and "medispeak" for each of these specialties. 

Women's Health & Gynecology covers: 

Physiology of the breast and lactation 

Nipple discharge and mastitis 

Fibrocystic disease and fibroadenomas 

Breast cancer Anatomy and physiology of the female tract 

Female sexual problems 

PMS and dysmenorrhea 

Abnormal bleeding Infections of the vulva and vagina 

Sexually transmitted diseases 

Diseases of the uterus: adenomyosis, fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse 

Cancer of the female reproductive system 

Pre-menopause and menopause 

Contraception Infertility and fertility enhancement 

Pregnancy

*The price of this course is based on a currency conversation from US dollars to GB pounds. Please be aware the price may vary lightly due to variants in exchange rates *

Provider: Blue Poppy