Acupuncture Continuing Education
  • acupuncture low back

    Acupuncture is a an effective medical intervention for patients suffering from lower back pain, according to researchers from Harvard Medical School (Boston), Georgetown University (Washington, DC), University of Arizona College of Medicine (Phoenix), and other medical institutions. The findings are based on an evidence-based systematic meta-analysis of numerous clinical trials. The research team adds that their determination is consistent with CDC Guidelines and the American College of Physicians (ACP), which conclude that acupuncture is a “first-line” medical procedure for the treatment of low back pain. [1]

  • Low Back Pain

    Explore acupuncture treatments for lower back pain, including modern research and classical acupuncture point prescriptions. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
    Value: 18 CEUs, 18 NCCAOM PDAs, 18 CAEs, 18 CEs, 18 CPDs

  • Fibromyalgia Syndrome Treatments

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.

    This anytime online course presents the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome according to both biomedicine and Chinese medicine principles. This course is approved for 4 California acupuncture CEUs (category 1), 4 NCCAOM Diplomate recertification PDAs, 4 Florida acupuncture CE's (general), 4 general Texas CAEs and 4 CTCMA & CAAA acupuncture CEs. Also valid for California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • TMJ Orofacial Pain

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.

    Learn how to treat temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD/TMJ) in this online continuing education course.
    Value: 6 CEUs, 6 NCCAOM PDAs, 6 CAEs, 6 CEs

  • PID and Cervicitis

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    Explore effective treatments for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) with acupuncture and herbs in this online video course. Watch the video at any time. A step by step approach introduces the diagnosis and treatment of cervicitis, cervical infections, cervical dysplasia, endometritis, salpingitis, fallopian tube blockages, leukorrhea and oophoritis.
    Value: 2 CEUs/PDAs/CEs/CAEs

  • Acupuncture For Knee Pain

    Explore acupuncture treatments for knee disorders including tendon and ligament strains, arthritis, and more. Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture continuing education license credit.
    Value: 18 CEUs, 18 NCCAOM PDAs, 18 CAEs, 18 CPDs, 18 CEs

  • Bell's Palsy and Chinese Medicine

    This anytime online course is approved for 3 NCCAOM acupuncturist Diplomate PDAs, 3 California acupuncture CEUs, 3 Florida acupuncture CEs (1 biomedical sciences, 2 general), 3 general Texas CAEs and 3 CTCMA & CAAA acupuncturist CEs. Also valid for California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours. This course covers western biomedicine, Chinese medicine theory, acupuncture and herbal medicine for the treatment of Bell’s Palsy. Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.

  • Chinese Medicine Dietetic Remedies

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.

    Learn dietetic recipes for ailments including headaches, excess body fat and obesity, respiratory disorders, digestive issues, urinary disorders, diabetes, skin conditions and cardiovascular disorders. Enjoy healing recipes, dietetics theory and information on a variety of leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seafood, and meats. This is the second course in our dietetics series following Chinese Medicine Dietetics #1. There are no prerequisites and it may be taken prior to taking Chinese Medicine Dietetics #1.

    This course is approved for 15 California acupuncture CEUs (category 1), 15 NCCAOM acupuncture Diplomate PDAs (core), 15 Texas acupuncture CAEs (7 herbs, 4 biomed, 4 general), 15 general Florida CEs, 15 CAAA (Alberta) CEUs, 15 CTCMA (BC, Canada) acupuncture CEs, and 15 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • Elbow Pain

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. Learn how to treat elbow pain including lateral and medial epicondylitis. 
    Value: 3 CEUs, 3 NCCAOM PDAs, 3 CAEs, 3 CEs

  • Cirrhosis Treatments

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. Explore biomedicine and Chinese medicine treatments for cirrhosis of the liver.

    Value: 15 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs

  • Wrist Pain & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Learn biomedical and Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnoses and treatments for wrist pain, median nerve compression and ulnar nerve entrapment. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion instantly.

    Value: 4 California Acupuncture Board CEUs (category 1), 4 NCCAOM acupuncture Diplomate PDAs (USA National), 4 Texas CAEs (4 general acupuncture therapy), 5 Florida acupuncturist CEs (4 general, 1 biomedicine), 4 CAAA (Alberta) CEUs, 4 CTCMA (BC, Canada) acupuncture CEs and 4 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Chronic Appendicitis

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. Prof. Liao presents the  treatment of colitis, Crohn’s disease and chronic appendicitis with herbal medicine and acupuncture.

    Value: 9 CEUs, 9 NCCAOM PDAs, 9 CAEs, 9 CEs, 9 CPDs

  • Menopause

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. Learn biomedical and Chinese medicine treatments for menopause related symptoms.

    Value: 15 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs

  • The Menstrual Cycle

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. Learn how to treat menstrual cycle disorders including painful menstruation, oligomenorrhea, menorrhagia, amenorrhea and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) using acupuncture and herbal medicine.

    Value: 8 California Acupuncture Board CEUs (category 1), 8 NCCAOM Acupuncturist Diplomate PDAs/CEUs, 8 Texas CAEs (3 herbology, 2 biomedicine, 3 general acupuncture therapy), 8 Florida Board of Acupuncture CEs (5 general, 3 biomedicine), 8 CAAA (Alberta) CEUs, 8 CTCMA (BC, Canada) acupuncture CEs, 8 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.

    Learn how to treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) with acupuncture and herbs.
    Value: 5 CEUs, 5 NCCAOM PDAs, 5 CAEs, 5 CEs

  • Gout Treatments

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.

    Learn how to treat gout with acupuncture and dietetics. 
    Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs

  • Hiccups, Digestion and Stomach Pain

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.

    Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. presents special herbal formulas for the treatment of hiccups, constipation, stomach pain and vomiting. Enjoy interesting case studies highlighting the material.

    This anytime online course is approved for 12 California acupuncture CEUs (category 1), 12 NCCAOM national Diplomate recertification PDAs, 12 Texas acupuncturist CAEs (8 herbology, 2 biomedicine, 2 ethics and safety), 5 Florida CEs, 12 CAAA (Alberta) and 12 CTCMA (BC, Canada) acupuncture CEs. Also valid for 12 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • PID and Chinese Medicine, Part One

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. This pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) course covers acupuncture, herbs, Chinese medicine theory and ‘western' biomedicine diagnostics, treatment and prevention of PID and its complications such as fallopian tube infections, menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding during menstruation), endometritis (inflammation of the uterine lining), dysmenorrhea, lower abdominal pain, leukorrhea, ectopic pregnancy and infertility. Learn how to diagnose and treat acute and chronic PID by downloading the course material, taking the online quiz and receiving a certificate of completion through our online learning system.

    This anytime online course is approved for 6 California acupuncture CEUs, 6 NCCAOM national Diplomate recertification PDAs (CEUs), 5 Florida general credit hours (CE's), 6 Texas CAEs (3 herbology, 2 biomedicine, 1 general acupuncture therapy), 6 State of Nevada Board of Oriental Medicine CEUs, 6 CAAA (Alberta) and 6 CTCMA BC credit hours. All courses are approved for acupuncture continuing education credit in the USA and Canada. Also valid for 6 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • PID and Chinese Medicine, Part Two

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. This course includes a special section on cervical infections, cervicitis, and cervical dysplasia with an in-depth analysis and treatment system. This course features an additional 14 herbal formulas plus a newly added summary table of the formulas for clinical application purposes. This course is a continuation of PID and Chinese Medicine, Part One.

    This anytime online course is approved for 7 California acupuncture CEUs, 7 NCCAOM PDAs (CEUs), 6 Florida Acupuncture CEs (general), 7 Texas CAEs (3 herbology, 2 biomedicine, 2 ethics and safety), 7 CAAA (Alberta) and 7 CTCMA BC (Canada, BC) credit hours. All courses are approved for acupuncture continuing education credit in the USA and Canada. Also valid for 7 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • Chinese Medicine Pediatrics and Ear Infections

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. This course covers differential diagnostics, treatment principles, acupuncture point prescriptions, herbal formulas, moxa techniques, shoni-shin techniques, and dietetics recommendations as they relate to pediatric ear infections. Custom herbal powders that are acceptable to children are reviewed.  The administration of Chinese herbal medicines to children for improved compliance is covered in detail.

    This anytime online course is approved for 8 California acupuncture CEU credits, 7 Florida general credits, 8 national NCCAOM Diplomate PDA points (CEUs), 8 Texas CAEs (2 business practices/office administration, 2 biomedicine, 4 general acupuncture therapies), 8 CAAA (Alberta) and 8 CTCMA (BC, Canada) acupuncturist credit hours making this course certificate approved for acupuncturists in the USA and Canada. Also valid for 8 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • Case Histories with Herbal Formulas, #5

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive an immediate certificate of completion for acupuncture continuing education credit. This standalone course can be taken without taking Part 1, 2, 3 or 4.

    Professor Richard Liao, L.Ac. covers topics including:Deafness and tinnitus, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Use of alcohol to treat sore throat, Radiation treatment side effects after removing a cancerous uterus, Colon cancer radiation treatment side effects, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Damp Warm Fever, Gallbladder Stones, and more.

    This anytime online course is approved for 3 California acupuncture CEUs (category 1), 3 NCCAOM national Diplomate points (PDAs/CEUs), 3 Florida acupuncture CEs, Texas CAEs (3 herbology) and 3 CTCMA & CAAA acupuncture CEs. All courses are approved for acupuncture continuing education credit in the USA and Canada. Also valid for 3 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • Case Histories with Herbal Formulas, #1

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive an immediate acupuncture license credit.

    Professor Richard Liao, L.Ac. covers topics including: Guillain-Barre ́ Syndrome, Behcet’s Syndrome (‘Fox’ syndrome - mouth and genital sores), Stomach ulcer, Asthma, Diabetes, Excessive eating and drinking, Kidney failure, Impotence, Spermatorrhea, Anejaculation, and more.

     This anytime online course is approved for 6 California acupuncture CEUs (category 1), 6 NCCAOM national Diplomate points (PDAs/CEUs), 6 CTCMA & CAAA CEs, 6 general Texas CAEs, 6 Florida (5 general, 1 biomedical science) category acupuncture CEs, 6 CAAA CEUs and 6 CTCMA acupuncture CEs. All courses are approved for acupuncture continuing education credit in the USA and Canada. Also valid for 6 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • Blood Stasis & Cardiovascular Disorders 

    This course covers herbal medicine for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. High cholesterol, hypertension, stroke, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease and carotid artery blockages are covered. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.

    Value: 7 California acupuncture CEU's (category 1), 7 national NCCAOM Diplomate PDA points, 7 Florida general acupuncture CE's, 7 (general) Texas acupuncturist CAEs, 7 CAAA (Alberta) CEUs and 7 CTCMA (British Columbia, Canada) acupuncture continuing education credits. Also valid for California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • Free the Qi and Blood

    Download the course, complete the online quiz, and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. No time limits, no charge to re-take the quiz if needed. This anytime online course is approved for 20 California acupuncture CEU credits, 20 national NCCAOM Diplomate pda points (CEUs), CTCMA & CAAA CEs, 20 general Florida acupuncture CE's and 20 Texas acupuncturist CAEs (16 general, 2 herbal, 1 ethics, 1 biomedicine) for acupuncture continuing education credit. Also valid for 20 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

    This course examines the herbal formula Xiao Yao San (Smooth Rambling Powder). Topics covered include ovarian cysts, infertility, the uneven growth of breasts, acne, migraines, poison oak, stress, bipolar disorder, high ALT levels, hepatitis, impotence, herpes, breast nodules, post-partum depression, thyroid disorders, testicle pain, shingles, sudden loss of hair, weak eyesight, post-partum bleeding, leukorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, PMS, low sperm count, insomnia, jaundice, otitis, allergies, and the treatment of eye disorders including hyphema.

  • Pain, Headaches, Insomnia and Fear

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. Learn how to diagnose and treat many types of pain, headaches, insomnia and fear with herbs.

    For acupuncturists, this course is approved for 15 California acupuncture CEUs (category 1), 15 NCCAOM Diplomate recertification PDAs, 15 Florida acupuncture CEs (13 general, 2 medical errors), 15 Texas acupuncturist CAEs, 15 CTCMA CEs and 15 CAAA acupuncture continuing education credits. For nurses, this course is approved for 15 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • Chinese Medicine Pediatrics and Gynecology

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. Learn treatments for life-threatening illnesses to newborn babies and for complications after labor and delivery. Learn special treatments for irregular menstruation, infectious diseases and many other chronic gynecological and pediatric conditions. A special section on the treatment of skin conditions is included. 

    For acupuncturists, this anytime online course is approved for 15 California acupuncture CEU's (category 1), 15 NCCAOM national Diplomate recertification PDAs, 15 Florida acupuncture CEs (15 general), 15 general Texas CAEs, 15 CAAA (Alberta) and 15 CTCMA (BC, Canada) acupuncturist CEs. For nurses, this course is approved for 15 California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • Dr. Di Case Studies #2

    Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. This standalone course can be taken without taking Part 1.

    Cases covered include a variety of wind-damp-heat-toxin attacks and abdominal disorders including stomach pain, difficult urination, pain due to worms, running piggies and pediatric vomiting disorder. Learn Di. Di's approach to Chinese Medicine.

    This anytime online course is approved for 6 California acupuncture CEUs (category 1), 6 NCCAOM Diplomate recertification PDAs, 6 Florida acupuncture CEs (general), 6 Texas acupuncture CAEs,  6 CTCMA CEs and 6 CAAA acupuncture CEUs. Also valid for California Board of Registered Nursing contact hours.

  • Plantar Fasciitis

    This course explores both the biomedicine and Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment of plantar fasciitis. Foot biomechanics, testing, etiology and treatment plans are presented in this distance learning course. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
    Value: 4 CEUs, 4 NCCAOM PDAs, 4 CAEs, 4 CEs, 4 CPDs

  • PID Essentials

    View the course video. Explore effective treatments for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) with acupuncture and herbs in this online video course. Watch the video at any time. A step by step approach introduces the diagnosis and treatment of lower abdominal pain, leukorrhea, infertility, cervicitis, oophoritis, salpingitis, broad ligament infections and endometritis. Value: 2 CEUs/PDAs/CEs/CAEs

  • Dietetics - Headache & Lung Disorders

    View the course video. Explore dietetics treatments for headaches and external pathogenic attacks such as the common cold, asthma, dry throat and respiratory disorders in this online video course. Watch the video at any time.
    Value: 4 CEUs/PDAs/CEs/CAEs.

  • PID & Belt Channel Theory

    View the course video. Explore effective treatments for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) with acupuncture and herbs in this online video course. Watch the video at any time. A step by step approach introduces the diagnosis and treatment of lower abdominal pain, leukorrhea, menorrhagia, infertility, cervicitis, cervical dysplasia, salpingitis and endometritis. Value: 2 CEUs/PDAs/CEs/CAEs

  • TCM Dietetics Plus OBS and GYN Recipes

    View the course video. Explore Chinese medicine food treatments related to obstetrics and gynecology in this online acupuncture continuing education prerecorded video presentation.
    Value: 4 CEUs/PDAs/CEs/CAEs.