NCCAOM® Recertification Category
NCCAOM Board Approved #9207 – AOM-BIO
 
Course Description:
Research presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that approximately 48 - 65% of the U.S. population uses medications. Research presented by the CDC also suggests that the number of Americans using medications may be on the rise. Therefore, acupuncturists should be familiar with some of the most commonly used medications in order to optimize patient care. This course reviews the adverse reactions, contraindications, warnings and precautions, and considerations for special patient populations associated with some of the most commonly used medications in order to build awareness among acupuncturists.   
 
Course Objectives
Identify the adverse reactions, contraindications, warnings and precautions, and considerations for special patient populations associated with some of the most commonly used medications.
Explore pain medications, antibiotics, and medications that may be used to treat specific physical health conditions.
Examine medications that may be used to treat mental health conditions, as well as associated disorders, such as: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sleep disorders, and Alzheimer’s disease.