Course Description
Instructor: Dr. John Gorsuch, DACM, AP Online Course: 4 Hours CEU Credits: 4 CEU's in Florida (Accepted by NCCAOM) Cost: $399 This 4 hour CEU approved online course outlines common characteristics and symptomatology of patients suffering from Essential Tremors. The practitioner will learn fundamental neurological assessments and treatment strategies used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as Western Medicine from a neurology perspective. Innovative treatment recommendations using a " Neuro X Acupuncture" approach will be provided to help clinicians maximize their results by understanding what the research has presented and how to interpret that information through the eyes of TCM. This unique method of combining neurology and acupuncture with the X factor places clinicians in an advantageous position when dealing with the complexities of Essential Tremors. Furthermore, acupuncture points will be covered with an explanation for common usage in Essential Tremors and acupuncture channel theory will be discussed to better understand why certain acupuncture points may be more beneficial to the patient. This course will touch upon the neuroanatomy of the brain involved in Essential Tremors and highlight the cognitive decline mentioned in numerous studies on Essential Tremors. Lastly, video demonstrations will show basic low cost methods to assess cognitive dysfunction and offer strategies to help improve cognition in these patients. A short bonus video was added at the end with more details and clinical gems to help providers succeed when faced with these difficult to treat neurological cases.