Richard Hammerschlag, Ph.D.
Acupuncture: An Evidence-Based Assessment
Course Title: Acupuncture: An Evidence-Based Assessment
Credits: 1 hour of CME; 1.2 nursing contact hours (CEU)
Cost: Free
Lecturer: Richard Hammerschlag, Ph.D., Dean of Research at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the history of acupuncture
- Compare the differences between western medicine and Chinese medicine
- Identify how acupuncture research is conducted
- Describe research on the efficacy of acupuncture and the mechanisms underlying itsvarious uses
This lecture is part of the CAM Online Education Series. The series contains 10 chapters. Each lecture includes:
- A video lecture by one author, including the transcript
- A question and answer transcript
- An optional online test
- Additional resource links
- A certificate of completion
Although developed for health care professionals to receive continuing education, members of the public are invited to view the series and learn more about various aspects of CAM and CAM research.
