N.H. Admin. Code § Acp 705.05

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Acp 705.05 - Board-Approved Course Objectives

The objectives of training programs shall require that an ADS shall be able to:

(a) Perform treatments with good point location, technique, and safety practices within a group setting and perform 20 treatments in a 4- hour period;

(b) Explain the uses and limitations of the treatment;

(c) Demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, and respect for clients;

(d) Understand the communal treatment effect and maintain an appropriate atmosphere;

(e) Demonstrate clean needle technique and universal precautions;

(f) Demonstrate understanding of, and comply with, the limited scope of practice and ethical principles that guide practice;

(g) Demonstrate understanding of the implications and role of acupuncture detoxification for the treatment of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction in the larger treatment context;

(h) Write chart notes including date of service, status, treatment delivered, client response, and signature;

(i) Demonstrate understanding of the adjunctive nature of acupuncture detoxification services and the importance of collaboration and communication with the treatment team;

(j) Demonstrate recognition of the psycho-spiritual nature of recovery, and be able to respect and support the client's internal process;

(k) Modify treatment appropriately as needed in response to the needs of the client within the combination of 5 points on the ear, for example, fewer needles or shorter retention, and respond to adverse clinical situations should they occur; and

(l) Demonstrate understanding of addictions and the NADA protocol from the perspective of Oriental medicine concepts such as empty fire.

N.H. Admin. Code § Acp 705.05

Derived from Volume XXXVIII Number 32, Filed August 9, 2018, Proposed by #12575, Effective 7/20/2018, Expires 7/20/2028.