Unit 5 CAM Project

Acupuncture & Aromatherapy

Course Syllabus
General Information
Instructor: Lisa Lee, LMP
Email: lisalee48@kaplan.edu
Course Meetings: Online, TBD
Credit Hours: TBD
Course Description
This is an entry-level Complementary and Alternative Medicine course.
Classes will include a broad overview of its scope with focus on
Acupuncture and the basics of essential oils.
Course Prerequisites
None
Course Objectives
1. To understand the basics CAM and its practices
2. Provide general information about two types of CAM practices
3. To introduce Acupuncture
4. Get a behind the scenes look at Acupuncture from a licensed
professional
5.. To introduce Aromatherapy and the use Essential Oils
6. Learn benefits of essential oils
7. Create a simple remedy using natural ingredients
8. Quiz class on retention of information
Required Materials
2 oz empty bottle
Recommended Materials
Notebook / lined paper
Pencil/pen

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GeneralCourseOutlineHandout

LessonOne:
CAM
o Introductions
o TypesofCAM
o Video
o Question&Answer

LessonTwo:
Acupuncture
o History
o GuestDr.Srutwa
Demonstration

LessonThree:
EssentialOils
o Whattheyare
o Overviewofbenefits
o Explanationofactivity
o Activity
makescentedoilorlotion

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Lesson 1 Lecture
Lesson Summary: This lesson introduces CAM practices and lists
types. It includes a brief description of each profession and correlating
services that falls under this category. A video on the foundations of
complementary and alternative medicine and discussion of research
and studies will be shown followed by a Q&A session and discussion of
personal perceptions and stereotypes of CAM practices.
Lesson Content:
Complementary and Alternative Medicine is the umbrella for many holistic and
integrative forms of healing. The NCCIH website (https://nccih.nih.gov) lists these
practices as shown below.
1. Natural products
2. Deep breathing
3. Yoga, Tai Chi, or Qi Gong
4. Chiropractic/Osteopathic
5. Meditation
6. Massage
7. Special Diets
8. Homeopathy
9. Progressive relaxation
10. Guided Imagery

Video The Science of Complementary and Alternative

Medicine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fliYpU_s_pY

Discussion
o Summary
o Stigmas/Stereotypes of CAM
o Questions and Answers
o Heads up for future classes

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Lesson 2 Lecture
Lesson Summary: This class describes the history and concepts of
acupuncture throughout the centuries. A licensed Acupuncturist will
lecture about requirements, his journey to his success and his focus in
the profession. Last, he will demonstrate Yamamoto Acupuncture on a
few select students.
Lesson Content:
History
Traces of stone needles in China during the first century B.C. are believed to be
the first signs of the existence of acupuncture used for healing. The popular book: The
Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine dates back to the 2nd century and
includes ancient Chinese philosophies along with the process of acupuncture (Faircloth,
2015). Indias Buddhist monks were also known to use needles dating back 7,000 years.
Travelling to Japan via the Silk Roads, acupuncture eventually made it to the West with
the help of a Dutch physician named Willem ten Rhijne (Faircloth, 2015). Dutch had
established themselves in Japan due to the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century
(Faircloth, 2015). In recent history, the Wests pharmaceuticals and technological
advancements took precedence over traditional medicinal means, but with a shortage, the
Chairman of the Peoples Republic of China pressed for its return. Its trip to the United
States was brought about because of a reporters sudden appendectomy he had received
in China while on a presidential trip with Nixon back in the 70s. Acupuncture was used
to treat him for pain and the president and he advocated for it after realizing its
effectiveness. Soon and there after the NIH and FDA got on board in approving and
advancing this study for the betterment of this country. Nowadays, acupuncturists are

easy to find across the entire nation.

One of the fundamental principles of acupuncture is Qi. Qi, or chi, is known as
the life force or energy that flows through the body. Jing Lou channels are the main
channels, or meridians, that carry this flow of energy that acupuncture regulates this
current using very thin, sterilized needles at certain acupuncture points. Moxibustion is
commonly taught to acupuncturists in their training and is used to incorporate heat to the
needles when desired, since yin and yang (cold and hot) principles are also fundamental
principles of this ancient profession. Diagnoses are usually based on Traditional Chinese
Medicine concepts.
Diagnoses
A typical visit would begin with a blood test analysis, an inspection of your
tongue, then your eyes, also known as iridology, followed by a consultation about current
dietary habits, and then, finally, observations that have the specialist looking, listening,
smelling, asking, and touching. One of the biggest differences TCM practices have with
western practices is the holistic approach to discovering the core problem. Symptoms are
not to be masked with pharmaceuticals, but a good acupuncturist wants to find out where
exactly the problem lies and recommend natural options for treatment. Because of this
method, customization of treatments is typical. These professionals take into account
their patients entire health because many ailments share the same symptoms and
mistakes can easily be made during the diagnoses and TCM providers know how
detrimental that can be and want to avoid it at all costs.
Treatments
TCM, French energetic acupuncture, Korean hand acupuncture, Auricular
acupuncture, Myofascially-based acupuncture, and Japanese styles of acupuncture. These
are extremely similar, but have adapted slightly to tend to people a bit different from one
another. Most schools in the United States also prepare students with TCM and the
addition of Chinese Herbal medicine.
Common Treatable Conditions
Asthma, TMJ, back pain, Sciatica, Post-Operative Recovery, Fibromyalgia, anxiety,
depression, high blood pressure and both infertility and impotence (Clinical services at
Miller school of medicine, 2017)
Palliative and preventative care

Guest Dr. Srutwa

o Lecture
Requirements for Profession
Education
State or National Exam / Certification

Continuing education (24 hours most states)

Licensing
o Look up State Health Boards website for
specifics
Yamamoto Acupuncture
Demonstration
5-8 students (45 minutes total)
o Questions

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Lesson 3 Lecture
Lesson Summary: This class describes how essential oils are
collected and what they are used for. At the end of the lecture, I will
briefly describe how to make your own oil or lotion and we will use the
remaining time in class to do so. Finally, there will be enough time to
critique the course and have a non-graded verbal quiz.
Lesson Content:
Essential oils are natural products made through extraction of oils from botanical sources.
There are three popular ways of going about this: Steam Distillation, Expression,
supercritical CO2 extraction.
Activity
Choose 2-3 essential oils and decide whether you would like to make a lotion or oil
Test a couple of drops on your skin if after 2 minutes there is no redness or irritation
continue with the directions
If using oil, fill your 2oz bottle with the provided almond oil almost to the top
If you are making a lotion mix 1oz Shea butter with 1oz almond oil and heat in the
microwave for 20 seconds
Do not use more than a total of 12 drops

You may want to use different ratios depending on their potency when you waft them
before using
For instance you may use 10 drops of lavender + 2 drops of peppermint
Or 7 drops of lavender + 5 drops of peppermint
To get an idea of your desired ratio, hold the two essential oils together and pass under
your nose about 1 in away. If one is too potent, lower it and give it another pass. Also,
you can begin using smaller totals and add to your initial ratio.
Immediately return the caps to the essential oil and your new potion
Shake your creation well
***You may use these concoctions in your hair for a hydrating treatment. Completely
saturate your hair and scalp and leave on for at least 20 minutes. It is safe to leave on
overnight, but make sure you wrap your head to prevent oil stains on pillowcases***

Essential Oil Handout

Basil: Mental alertness; supports sore muscles/joints,

menstruation
Bergamot: Skin purifying, emotional support
Birch: Supports healthy muscles/joints, skin
blemishes, uplifting, etc
Black Pepper: Antioxidant; supports healthy
circulation, flavoring, etc
Cardamom: Supports healthy digestion, respiratory
health, cooking, etc
Cedarwood: Repels insects, supports healthy skin,
emotional support, etc
Chamomile, Roman: Calming, immune healthy
immune function
Cinnamon Bark: Supports metabolic function, oral
health, cleaning
Clary Sage: Supports healthy hormonal balance,

tension, emotions
Clove: Promotes cardiovascular health, oral health,
immune health
Eucalyptus: Supports healthy respiration, skin,
cleansing
Frankincense: Supports healthy cellular health, skin,
emotions, etc
Geranium: Healthy skin and hair, calming, insect
repellant
Ginger: Digestive support, grounding, cooking,
antioxidant
Grapefruit: Cleansing, skin health, healthy
metabolism, alertness
Jasmine: Skin health, balanced mood
Juniper Berry: Kidney/urinary function, skin
appearance/toner, cleansing, stress
Lavender: Universal oil. Calming, skin health and
recovery, flavoring
Lemon: For increasing energy, digestive and
respiratory support, cleaning
Melissa (Lemon Balm): Supports healthy immune
function, tension
Myrrh: Cleansing, skin and complexion, emotional
balance
Orange: Emotional balance, overall health,
cleansing/purifying, antioxidants, etc.
Oregano: Powerful cleansing agent, healthy
immune/digestion/respiratory function
Patchouli: Supports skin health/complexion,
grounding, tension
Peppermint: Wonderful for digestive/respiratory
function, energy, cooling
Roman Chamomile: Calming, immune healthy
immune function, etc

Rose: Promotes skin health/complexion, emotional

balance
Rosemary: Promotes healthy digestion, respiratory
function, healthy hair/scalp
Sandalwood: Skin health, calming, grounding
Sandalwood, Hawaiian: Healthy skin, meditation
Spearmint: Promotes digestive health, oral health
Tangerine: Cleansing, healthy immune system,
cooking
Tea Tree (Melaleuca): Cleansing, healthy immune
function, skin complexion
Wintergreen: Soothes muscles/joints,
skin/complexion, emotional support
Ylang Ylang: Promotes healthy skin and hair, calming

Quiz questions
1) Name 5 of the 10 CAM practices NCCAM recognizes?
2) According to the video, statistically a drug must do better
than how much compared with the placebo?
3) What was the biggest influence in the transition of
Acupuncture to the United States?
4) What form of acupuncture does Dr. Srutwa practice?
5) How many drops of essential oil should be used per ounce
of carrier oil?
6) Name 2 essential oils and one benefit for each

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References
Research Channel (2009, December 1). The science of complementary and alternative
medicine Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fliYpU_s_pY
Sustainable Baby Steps. (2009). An introductory guide to uses for essential oils (and
complete essential oil list). Retrieved from
http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/uses-for-essential-oils.html