CE-Accredited Professional Development Courses
Featured Course
This program has been peer-reviewed, and is endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Association.*
What You'll Learn:
Foundations of Chinese Medicine
Gain an understanding of the historical roots and evolution of Chinese Medicine, including its Taoist philosophical underpinnings and holistic worldview.
Introduction to Taoist Philosophy
Explore the Taoist principles that form the theoretical framework of Eastern medicine and how they guide diagnostic and treatment practices.
Five Element Theory in Patient Care
Learn the core concepts of the Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—and how to apply them to assess physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances in patients.
Eastern Diagnostic Observation Techniques
Practice foundational Eastern diagnostic tools including observation of color, sound, odor, and emotion, and integrate them into everyday nursing assessments.
Understanding the Meridian System
Gain insight into the acupuncture meridian and point system as a holistic framework for supporting the body, mind, and spirit—complementary to systems like digestion, mental health, and physical wellness.
When and Why to Refer to an Acupuncturist
Develop clinical insight into recognizing when acupuncture may benefit patients and how to foster collaborative care between Western nurses and Eastern practitioners.
Enhancing Integrative Practice
Understand how this knowledge supports a more effective and person-centered approach to care, in alignment with holistic nursing standards and integrative medicine models.
Case-Based Learning Across Disciplines
Analyze real-world patient scenarios through both Eastern and Western medical lenses to improve interdisciplinary communication and care planning.
Holistic and Preventative Care Strategies
Learn how acupuncture and Five Element theory offer preventative tools that align with nursing values and enhance whole-person wellness across diverse settings.
*This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.Ā
Approved to award 3 contact hours.
Approval for contact hours through the AHNA is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.