Battlefield Acupuncture: Auriculotherapy for Pain Management

Dec 31–Jun 26, 2020 Canceled Allied Health Medicine

Battlefield Acupuncture: Auriculotherapy for Pain Management

Description


In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, continued travel restrictions and the fact that this program contains "hands-on education," MAHEC has decided to postpone this event to protect the safety and well-being of all involved. MAHEC hopes to reschedule this event in the fall.

Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) is a contemporary modification of the ancient art of acupuncture. Developed in the aftermath of 9/11 by an Air Force radiation oncologist turned medical acupuncturist, it is a simple, but elegant form of auricular acupuncture that can be used to treat acute or chronic pain. During this 3.75 hour, hands-on session, participants will learn how to apply this technique to a wide range of patients, providing fast, effective pain relief without the risks of drug to drug interactions or narcotic analgesia.

BFA is rapid, safe, and easy to learn. The technique involves learning how to place specialized acupuncture needles at up to 5 specific points on one or both of patients' external ears as a means of quickly alleviating their pain. The course includes practice on silicone ears as well as supervised practice with real patients with real pain. The BFA technique is considered within the scope of practice of physicians, physician assistants, certified acupuncturists and chiropractors who are licensed and privileged in North Carolina. Through the diversity of healthcare professionals participating in BFA, this course seeks to expand the team-based care model and reduce siloed treatment for patients experiencing pain.

MAHEC engages in evaluation activities to better understand the impact of our programs. By registering for this course, you agree that we may use your personal information in evaluative research regarding this program. Any reports published will be de-identified and reported in aggregate format.

Group Registrations

Registering 5 or more participants with one payment? Please use the paper registration form at the end of the PDF brochure. Send completed paper registrations for the full group to the Registration Team at MAHEC.

fax 828.257.4768 | scan and email | mail MAHEC Registration, 121 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Group Rate Available

$120/person | Five or more from same agency, registering & paying at same time
(add $15 to fee within 7 days of the event)

*For full list of registration fees, please scroll to the bottom of this page or see the pdf brochure.

Target Audience

Physicians, physician assistants, certified acupuncturists, and chiropractors who are approved to do acupuncture (i.e., have graduated from a board-approved chiropractic college with 200 hours of credit)

Objectives

  • Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the history and general utility of the Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) technique
  • Distinguish how to appropriately screen, select, and counsel prospective patients for receipt of Battlefield Acupuncture
  • Locate, identify, and accurately name the 5 points associated with the BFA technique
  • Apply the BFA technique to real patients with real pain, using aseptic technique and proper needling procedures

Faculty

  • Mike Coladonato, MD
  • Arnyce Pock, MD, FACP

Fees

$150.00 Early Registration Fee (if registering more than 7 days before the event start date)
$120.00 Early Registration Fee - Medical Residents (if registering more than 7 days before the event start date)
$165.00 Registration Fee (if registering within 7 days before the event start date)
$135.00 Registration Fee - Medical Residents (if registering within 7 days before the event start date)
FREE MAHEC Residents & MAHEC Faculty - Free, but must register to attend (limited to 10)