INTRODUCTION TO ACUPUNCTURE AND TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE FOR VETERINARY

SUPPORT STAFFRichmond, Virginia

THE INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE SOCIETY1730 South College Avenue, Suite 301 ~ Fort Collins, CO 80525 ~ USA

PH: +1-970-266-0666 ~ FAX: +1-970-266-0777 ~ www.ivas.org

Saturday, August 8, 2015 Sunday, August 9, 2015

Prerequisites Unlicensed veterinary hospital staff (veterinary assistants, hospital front staff, etc) need to submit proof

of employment. Unemployed veterinary hospital staff need to submit proof of previous employment by a veterinary hospital. Licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians need to submit a copy of current license. Veterinary and veterinary technician students need to submit documentation that they are enrolled in a veterinary school or veterinary technician program.

Course Description The curriculum of the Introduction to Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Veterinary

Support Staff Course integrates a background of the fundamentals of the scientific basis for acupuncture, as well as a background in the fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The course will also include Tui-Na and TCM food therapy as related modalities. Graduates of the IVAS Veterinary Support Staff Course are prepared for discussion of the attributes of veterinary acupuncture from both a scientific and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective to clients. They will be able to provide support to veterinary clinics that practice acupuncture. The responsibility to diagnose and treat an animal with acupuncture will not be covered in this course. That responsibility to diagnose is reserved for trained, licensed veterinarians.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Assist a certified veterinary acupuncturist in their clinic to increase efficiency.

Explain how acupuncture works from both Traditional Chinese Medicine and western scientific perspectives.

Comprehend how acupuncture and other TCM modalities can integrate into a regular veterinary practice as a valid treatment option, and be able to promote it to clients.

Look at a patient more holistically.

Explain TCM Food Therapy recommendations to a client based on their veterinarian’s TCM diagnosis.

Demonstrate to a pet owner how to perform some basic Tui-Na techniques on their pets based on veterinary recommendations.

What’s Included in The Course?

The US IVAS course provides the following, which are included in the tuition fees:

All Online Learning Courses Discussion Forums Self-Assessment Activities Online Quizzes Final Online Quiz All Onsite Classes Course Notebook with Lecture MaterialsTCM Food Therapy ChartOnsite Daily Breakfast and Refreshment BreaksCertificate of Course Completion

Following schedule is subject to change Note: Sessions may start as early as 7:30 AM and run until 5:30 PM on Saturday.

Sunday session runs until 12:00 PM.

Saturday Topic Instructor2.0 Hours Yin/Yang Theory, Fundamental Substances,

Zang Fu Organs, The Circadian Clock and Basic Neurophysiology of Pain and Acupuncture

Michelle Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA

2.0 Hours Five Elements, Eight Principles and External Pathogenic Factors

Dee Craig, DVM, CVA (IVAS)

1.0 Hour Lunch1.0 Hour Tui-Na Lecture Michelle Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA1.0 Hour Canine Wet Lab: Tui-Na Michelle Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA1.0 Hour TCM exam demo. The first conversation with a client

and making an appointmentMichelle Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA

1.0 Hour Electroacupuncture, Moxibustion, and Laser Acupuncture

Rick Schafer, DVM, MS

Sunday Topic Instructor2.0 Hours Basic TCM Food Therapy Rick Schafer, DVM, MS1.0 Hour Emergency Acupuncture Points Dee Craig, DVM, CVA (IVAS)1.0 Hour Overview and Question and Answer All

Topics Covered LocationWyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel

1000 Virginia Center ParkwayGlen Allen (Richmond), Virginia 23059

Ph: +1-804-727-1400 www.wyndhamvirginiacrossings.com

Traditional Chinese Medicine: TCM patient history takingYin/Yang Theory Fundamental SubstancesZang Fu OrgansCauses of Disease (external and internal

pathogenic factors)The Circadian Clock and the 12 MeridiansThe Eight Principles Five ElementsTui-Na (Chinese Massage) Techniques to

teach owners Basic TCM Food TherapyIntroduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine

Western Acupuncture: Basic Neurophysiology of Pain and

AcupunctureIncorporating Acupuncture into Practice Electroacupuncture, Moxibustion,

and Laser AcupunctureEmergency points

Miscellaneous: History of Acupuncture

Lodging

The room rate for course attendees is $129.00 per night, single or double. Virginia state and local taxes will be added. Make your reservation with the hotel directly to obtain this rate. All course reservations must be made 30 days in advance. By staying at the host hotel, you are assured of not missing any unforeseen changes to the course schedule. To make reservations online, use this link: www.wyndham.com/groupevents2014/RICVC_IVAS3/main.wnt

Airport Shuttle Service

The Premier Virginia Conference Center is only 10 minutes from Richmond, Virginia and 20 minutes from Richmond International Airport. It is easy to get to and from the airport by Taxi or Transportation Shuttle Companies. There is no shuttle service.

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2015 Richmond, VA Veterinary Support Staff Course Registration FormPlease Print Legibly

Send registration materials to:International Veterinary Acupuncture Society

1730 South College Avenue, Suite 301Fort Collins, CO 80525 USA

OR FAX TO: +1-970-266-0777, OR EMAIL TO: OFFICE@IVAS.ORG

The full cost of tuition for this course is US$695.00. Payment schedule is as follows:

Payable at Time of Registration US$ 95.00 (Non-Refundable Registration Fee)

Payable by April 30, 2015 US$ 300.00 (No refunds after on-line course started)

Payable by June 30, 2015 US$ 300.00 (No refunds after June 15, 2015)

If payments are not received in the IVAS office prior to the Payable by date, the registrant’s participation in the course could be in jeopardy.Enrollment is limited and acceptance into this course is on a first come, first accepted basis.

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Assumption of Risk, Waiver & Release of Liability:

As a condition for accepting the application, the course applicant acknowledges that live animals will be used in this course during labs and during demonstrations by course instructors. Applicant assumes any risks, waives any causes of action and releases IVAS from any liability resulting from damages or injuries caused by any animal during participation in the course. This provision shall be binding to the fullest extent of the law. If any portion of this provision is declared to be null and void, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

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