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Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

Discover how you can use acupressure to support symptom relief and wellbeing. In this course, you will learn how acupressure, which is a time-honored healing technique rooted in East Asian Medicine, can become a practical, effective tool in your clinical practice and self-care strategies. Acupressure Essentials is a self-paced, experiential course designed to teach basic principles and applications for symptom management including pressure points for pain, headaches, gastrointestinal disturbances, and wellbeing. By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate acupoint protocols, demonstrate an acupressure treatment session, and determine a plan of action for incorporating acupressure into your professional practice and self-care routines. Continuing Education Credits This course has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 15 contact hours and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards that allow self-documenting of continuing education activities. It is your responsibility to check with your regulatory board to confirm this course meets your local requirements and, if necessary, to provide them with the certificate of completion you get if you pay for and fulfill all the requirements of this course.
Duration 3 Months
Institution University of Minnesota
Format Online

Eligibility Criteria

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Academic Foundation

A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into University of Minnesota.

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Language Proficiency

English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.

Detailed Fees Breakdown

Base Tuition Fee $126
Total Est. Investment $126

Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.

Academic Trajectory

Program Outcome

Graduates of the Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care program at University of Minnesota are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.

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