Board-Approved Course Objectives

Acp 705.05 Board-Approved Course Objectives. The objectives of training programs shall require that an ADS shall be able to: (a) Perform treatments with good point location, technique, and safety practices within a group setting and perform 20 treatments in a 4- hour period; (b) Explain the uses and limitations of the treatment; (c) Demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, and respect for clients; (d) Understand the communal treatment effect and maintain an appropriate atmosphere; (e) Demonstrate clean needle technique and universal precautions; (f) Demonstrate understanding of, and comply with, the limited scope of practice and ethical principles that guide practice; (g) Demonstrate understanding of the implications and role of acupuncture detoxification for the treatment of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction in the larger treatment context; (h) Write chart notes including date of service, status, treatment delivered, client response, and signature; (i) Demonstrate understanding of the adjunctive nature of acupuncture detoxification services and the importance of collaboration and communication with the treatment team; (j) Demonstrate recognition of the psycho-spiritual nature of recovery, and be able to respect and support the client's internal process; (k) Modify treatment appropriately as needed in response to the needs of the client within the combination of 5 points on the ear, for example, fewer needles or shorter retention, and respond to adverse clinical situations should they occur; and (l) Demonstrate understanding of addictions and the NADA protocol from the perspective of Oriental medicine concepts such as empty fire. Source. #12575, eff 7-20-18