Course Overview
Ethics is a balance between passion and caution. This course covers a full spectrum of principles for maintaining an acupuncture/eastern medicine practice, whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned practitioner. We’ll address ethical models in different medical modalities, the patient-practitioner relationship, disclosure, confidentiality, payments, setting up your practice, taking time away or moving your practice, record keeping, sexual attraction, relationships with and covering for other practitioners, advertising, professional surroundings, and your role in the global community, and more - all within a clear and easy through-line that will guide you to success via integrity.
Course Objectives
- Students will learn core principles to determine what is ethical as pertaining to the practice of Acupuncture and East Asian medicine.
- Students will understand the various base categories of maintaining a practice and how ethics are applied within each.
- Students will be able to create a framework for creating and building an ethical practice of high integrity.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntro, definition, classical use of etymology, historical representations.
30 min - 1 hrsPatient-practitioner and practitioner-professional relationships, disclosure of procedures, payment and fees, treatment of patients with legal guardians.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsConfidentiality, coverage while away, moving, record keeping, post institutional training, use of titles, certificates of restriction.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsWorking with other practitioners, advertising, professional surroundings, practicing other modalities.
Teacher
Dr. Mary McCullough has been in practice since 2009 and has been practicing Classical Five Element Acupuncture (CFEA) since 2014. She's taught both TCM and CFEA, most recently as Senior Faculty at the Institute of Classical Five Element Acupuncture in California.
Know MoreTestimonials
This course provided me with a refreshing look on how to manage ethical questions in my practice.
Ruth W.
This course is, in my opinion, probably the BEST ethics course one could find anywhere. The teacher is so thorough in her knowledge of ethics. And her own character of balance and integrity shines throughout her lecture. She has taught concepts and awareness that I would not even know to seek. And the examples she gives are so helpful. I intend to re-watch her course once every few months to remind myself of Ethics. This course has given me so much strength, guidance, clarity, confidence and confirmation in my role as a TCM practitioner. Thank you!
Teresa L.
I have been in practice for years, this course refreshed my understanding of professional ethics.
Jennifer P.
I found the course very clear and thought provoking, despite having been in practice for 10+ years. Very helpful for reflecting on one’s practice.
Carol G.
This was a worthwhile course on ethics for beginners, including relatable stories to put the content into context.
Brittany D.
Mary is a fantastic Classical Five Element practitioner and teacher. I highly recommend her Ethics course. She is insightful, to the point, and gives valuable information. 10/10!
beverly w.
Great reminder and discussion of ethics for TCM. Highly recommended for CEU.
Lisa C.
After over 30 years in full time practice, I was happy to find this sincere, considered talk on ethics, while I was looking for CEUs in ethics. I will definitely seek out more lectures by her in future. Having studied biomedical ethics in university, I didn’t think I had anything much to learn, especially having been in practice for so long. I was happily surprised and inspired to listen to her talk, and her cogent, clear points.
Bonnie R.
This course was a fantastic beginners course that should be viewed by clinicians that are fresh out of school.
Rechelle M.
This course was very well explained. Course included content I hadnt considered an ethical issue.
Doreen H.
This course really clarified some important aspects of my practice, that can be easily overlooked, and muddied. A good reminder on how to uphold the highest ethical standards with my patients, as well as how I conduct myself as a primary health care provider, for the best care of my patients. I highly recommend this course for any practicing acupuncturist. It is by far the best ethics course I have taken so far!
Désirée S.
This class had very real examples and has a true sense of integrity and ethics in a real world setting.
Kelly M.
Comprehensive ethics review beneficial for all acupuncture practitioners.
Melissa Olivia S.
This course covers all the ethical pitfalls one may encounter in an acupuncture practice.
Eugene S.
Well-presented information. Especially good for new practitioners, but can serve as a refresher for experienced ones as well.
Virginia H.
An essential reminder for not only licensed practitioners, but for all human beings regarding the vital importance to uphold strong integrity.
Gavin L.
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Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM,
Course Type: Studio Recording
Course Length: 2 Hrs.
Course Credits: 2 CPD
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
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Unlimited Access & CEUS
You will have unlimited access to this course for as long as it is on Net of Knowledge, so that you can keep reviewing and learning from it over the years. CEU requirements must be completed within 1 year from the purchase. During this time, you must finish the training and complete any required documents to get your certificate. You must also print and save your certificate for your own records.
Cancellation Policy
Please note we do not offer refunds for our online courses or webinars.
Note
The course contents are available in an online format only; you will not receive a DVD or physical copy – they are only available through the internet in your online account.