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Acupuncture Bootcamp
TCM / Acupuncture Board Exam & Clinical Preparation
Formerly LIFT Education Academy
Learn the foundations of TCM, about acupuncture points, channels, and techniques, and practice your knowledge through case studies and exam questions in the ultimate self-paced Acupuncture Bootcamp.
Need to know
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What will I learn?
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Pass your Pan-Canadian board exam the first time by reviewing everything you need to know for the Acupuncture portion of your exam in this self-paced online program.
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Who is this course for?
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Acupuncture students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th years, or practitioners looking to brush up on their foundational knowledge.
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Course length and access (start & watch when you want)
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17+ hours of video content
10-months access and free extensions until your board exams are behind you.
Lesson plan
Section I | Welcome & Exam Overview
- Bootcamp introduction: 5 course-taking tips
- Understanding your exams
- Occupational Competencies General Overview
- Points Chart / Brain Dump Study Chart
Section II: Foundations
- Pre-Study Mock Exam
- History of Chinese Medicine
- Yin and Yang: Correspondences, Principles & Four Laws
- 5-Elements: Main Correspondences
- 5-Elements: Sequences
- 5-Elements: Mother, Son, Father, and Natural Points
- 5-Elements: Points & Techniques
- 5-Elements: Comparing to Zang Fu
- Qi: Functions, Dysfunctions & How It’s Made
- Blood: Functions, Dysfunctions & How It’s Made
- Body Fluids: Functions, Organs, & Transformation and Transportation
- Qi, Blood, & Body Fluids: Relationships
- Essence: Functions, Dysfunctions, and How It’s Made
- Jingqishen: The Three Treasures
- Yin Organ Relationships: The Key to Successful Case Studies
- Zang-Fu Organ Pairs: Interior-Exterior Related Pairs
- Zang-Fu Organs: Interrelationship
- Etiology: The Cause of Disease
- Principles of Treatment & Yang Shen
- Quiz: TCM Foundations
Section III: Diagnosis
- 4 Pillars of Chinese Medicine
- 8 Principle Diagnosis: Informing & Directing a Treatment
- Tongue Diagnosis: Introduction
- Tongue Diagnosis: Comparisons
- Tongue Diagnosis: Individual Tongues
- Pulse Diagnosis: Floating
- Pulse Diagnosis: Deep
- Pulse Diagnosis: Rapid
- Pulse Diagnosis: Slow
- Pulse Diagnosis: Abnormal Forms
- Pulse Diagnosis: Force
- Quiz: Tongue & Pulse
- 6 Stages, 4 Levels & Triple Energizer Diagnosis
- Cardinal Symptoms of Zang-Fu Diagnosis: One Word can Make a Difference
- Channel Diagnosis: Dysfunctions of the Channels
- Quiz: Jing Luo Case Studies
- Extraordinary Vessels: Functions & Clinical Applications
- Ben & Biao: Treatment Strategies
- Quiz: Ben & Biao Case Study
- Quiz: TCM Diagnosis
Section IV: Acupuncture Points, Channels & Techniques
- Creating Acupoint Prescriptions: The Selection of Acupoints
- Quiz: Acupuncture Point Flashcards
- Quiz: Acupuncture Points & Meridians
- Acupuncture Techniques & Modalities: Needle Manipulations & Adjunctive Therapies
- Auricular Acupuncture: A Microsystem
- Quiz: Auricular Acupuncture
- Scalp Acupuncture
- Quiz: Scalp Acupuncture
- Quiz: Acupuncture Techniques
Section V: Jurisprudence & Safety
- Clinical Safety: Clean Hands, Clean Field, Clean Needle
- Quiz: Jurisprudence
Section VI: Clinical Case Studies
- How to Break a Multiple Choice Case Down Quickly: 8 Principle Breakdowns
- 4-Step Point Prescription Building
Enroll Today
Acupuncture Bootcamp
Board Exam Preparation
Includes:
- Acupuncture Bootcamp | 17+ hours of video
- Clinical Case Studies | 20+ unique case studies
- Acupuncture Print Guidebook purchase option (one-time enrollment discount included)
*The RAc Bootcamp bundle includes Acupuncture Bootcamp + TCM Quizzes & Tests + Clinical Case Studies, instructor access through a discussion board, exciting pass bonuses, and is the version that 95% of students join!
$249 CAD
Acupuncture Guidebook
Learn more
$40 CAD
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10-month accessto materials
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Free extensions until your
exams are behind you -
100% secure
checkout
Meet your instructors
Your 2 expert instructors and seasoned Acupuncturists will fully explain and guide you through key TCM concepts to help you understand and memorize what you need to know.
Kenton’s passion for Chinese culture began at age of 14 when he began training in Kung-Fu – martial arts still being a sincere interest to this day. In 2007, he graduated from the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with a diploma in Acupuncture and diploma in TCM. Kenton holds the license of Registered Acupuncturist in both Alberta and Nova Scotia, Canada. He serves on the board of the Nova Scotia Association of Acupuncturists as president and digital communications liaison.
Kenton has taught for two Chinese medicine colleges, was a guest lecturer at Acadia University, and has been requested for seminars by acupuncture associations and Naturopathic Doctor conferences across Canada. Through social media, podcasts, and online courses, Kenton has reached students and practitioners from around the world – helping them prepare for provincial or state examinations, and gain more confidence in the skills they went to school for.
He believes everyone should feel confident in their knowledge of the foundations of Chinese medicine.
Gillian Marsollier has been a Registered Acupuncturist in British Columbia since 2001, and an instructor of acupuncture for more than 15 years. After completing a 4-year Masters Program in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, she began her teaching career in Newfoundland. There she wrote the bulk of the curriculum for a 3-year acupuncture program and served as the Acupuncture Program Director. Gillian was then transferred to Halifax, where she successfully gained approval by the Board of Education in Nova Scotia for an acupuncture program. In addition to teaching, she practiced at a very successful multi-faceted alternative treatment centre while residing on the East Coast. In 2008 Gillian went to Nepal to teach acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities at a medical facility. They are still using the modalities to this day to treat the locals from the Himalayan hills. For the last 5 years, Gillian has been pursuing the media side of acupuncture and natural healing through the creation of LIFT Education Academy. Through this online education platform, she has created many popular courses including bootcamps that have become the national gold standard for preparation for TCM registration exams.
What do you get with the program?
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17+ hours of video content
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125 question mock exam
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Optional 253-page printed guidebook to purchase that you will use for years in clinic!
What is this course about?
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*This course is part of the Registered Acupuncturist Bootcamp where you receive over 2000 test questions, discussion board, and the option to add Biomedical Bootcamp (28 hours) for only $90!
Join Gillian Marsollier and Kenton Sefcik for 17 hours of video as they cover TCM in great detail including: TCM foundations, TCM diagnosis, Acupuncture points, meridians and techniques, case studies, and clinical safety. This course also includes a mock exam to test your knowledge before you being your big study.
Add your beautiful printed guidebook to your order, and you will be able to follow along with your videos, step-by-step in order to cement all of your Acupuncture knowledge in your memory. Not only do your instructors find fun ways to remember the information, they also make common-sense out of your TCM so that you can confidently apply it to any case or clinical situation. No stone is left unturned, and you can feel assured that you will be covering all of the key information that you need to pass your board exams.
Originally created for Acupuncture students looking to pass their board exams, this program is also being taken by practitioners to refresh their entry-level knowledge, be it for CEUs, or if they are looking to re-enter the field safely and confidently after a period of time away from practice. A must for any practitioner looking to refresh their knowledge in detail!
What is this course about?
Learn more...
*This course is part of the Registered Acupuncturist Bootcamp where you receive over 2000 test questions, discussion board, and the option to add Biomedical Bootcamp (28 hours) for only $90!
Join Gillian Marsollier and Kenton Sefcik for 17 hours of video as they cover TCM in great detail including: TCM foundations, TCM diagnosis, Acupuncture points, meridians and techniques, case studies, and clinical safety. This course also includes a mock exam to test your knowledge before you being your big study.
Add your beautiful printed guidebook to your order, and you will be able to follow along with your videos, step-by-step in order to cement all of your Acupuncture knowledge in your memory. Not only do your instructors find fun ways to remember the information, they also make common-sense out of your TCM so that you can confidently apply it to any case or clinical situation. No stone is left unturned, and you can feel assured that you will be covering all of the key information that you need to pass your board exams.
Originally created for Acupuncture students looking to pass their board exams, this program is also being taken by practitioners to refresh their entry-level knowledge, be it for CEUs, or if they are looking to re-enter the field safely and confidently after a period of time away from practice. A must for any practitioner looking to refresh their knowledge in detail!
Cement your Acupuncture knowledge in your memory with 17+ hours of in-depth and engaging video lessons.
Evolve as a student and practitioner as Kenton and Gillian guide you through the multitude of information you'll need to know in this thorough and easy-to-follow review series.
Enroll todayAcupuncture Bootcamp Companion Guide
Perfect for exam prep and in-clinic reference
Follow alongside your video courses and expert instructors with this beautifully printed guidebook containing the essential teachings you’ll need for your board exams, or your key clinical insights, right in your hands. Turn off your devices and learn without distraction, take notes, and carry your books with you for on-the-go reference.
Take a look inside
Enroll Today
Acupuncture Bootcamp
Board Exam Preparation
Includes:
- Acupuncture Bootcamp | 17+ hours of video
- Clinical Case Studies | 20+ unique case studies
- Acupuncture Print Guidebook purchase option (one-time enrollment discount included)
*The RAc Bootcamp bundle includes Acupuncture Bootcamp + TCM Quizzes & Tests + Clinical Case Studies, instructor access through a discussion board, exciting pass bonuses, and is the version that 95% of students join!
$249 CAD
Acupuncture Guidebook
Learn more
$40 CAD
-
10-month accessto materials
-
Free extensions until your
exams are behind you -
100% secure
checkout
Acupuncture Bootcamp Companion Guide
Printed Guidebook
Follow alongside your video courses and expert instructors with this beautifully printed guidebook containing the essential teachings you’ll need for your board exams, or your key clinical insights, right in your hands. Turn off your devices and learn without distraction, take notes, and carry your books with you for on-the-go reference.
Take a look inside
Acupuncture Bootcamp Companion Guide
Perfect for exam prep and in-clinic reference
Follow alongside your video courses and expert instructors with this beautifully printed guidebook containing the essential teachings you’ll need for your board exams, or your key clinical insights, right in your hands. Turn off your devices and learn without distraction, take notes, and carry your books with you for on-the-go reference.
Take a look inside
What our students are saying…
“Amazing! 11/10 recommend. I loved the way everything was broken down and easy to follow. This course was amazing and I would recommend it to any student in acupuncture!”
“This course was extremely helpful and comprehensive! It really helped me to understand what I know and what I don’t know yet so I could review. The videos were a great way to learn and made studying so much easier and fun!”
“I am so glad I decided to take this course. I not only feel prepared for my Pan-Canadian exam, but feel like I’ve learned new nuggets of information that I’ll carry with me through my clinical practice. Thank you!”
“Very impressed with the course and I’m thankful that it provided me with a focused and goal-oriented study heading towards boards. The way the course is set up you can track how much progress you’ve made as you work your way through the assignments and videos – it helped lead my weekly and daily study goals.”
“I made the right decision getting into this bootcamp/course. It’s very informative and made the TCM theory easier to understand. I am forever grateful, I aced my written Pan-Canadian Exam. Highly recommend!”
“Videos help with confidence when you feel hopeless despair. Organizing the course material was helpful. Quality of teachings: best ever. Excellent and much needed course.”
“This course is absolutely essential if you want to find out what is needed to pass on the first trial. I was able to get deeper understanding of certain topics that I had not used enough. Beyond my expectations.”
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“Amazing! 11/10 recommend. I loved the way everything was broken down and easy to follow. This course was amazing and I would recommend it to any student in acupuncture!”
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“This course was extremely helpful and comprehensive! It really helped me to understand what I know and what I don’t know yet so I could review. The videos were a great way to learn and made studying so much easier and fun!”
-
“I am so glad I decided to take this course. I not only feel prepared for my Pan-Canadian exam, but feel like I’ve learned new nuggets of information that I’ll carry with me through my clinical practice. Thank you!”
-
“Very impressed with the course and I’m thankful that it provided me with a focused and goal-oriented study heading towards boards. The way the course is set up you can track how much progress you’ve made as you work your way through the assignments and videos – it helped lead my weekly and daily study goals.”
-
“I made the right decision getting into this bootcamp/course. It’s very informative and made the TCM theory easier to understand. I am forever grateful, I aced my written Pan-Canadian Exam. Highly recommend!”
-
“Videos help with confidence when you feel hopeless despair. Organizing the course material was helpful. Quality of teachings: best ever. Excellent and much needed course.”
-
“This course is absolutely essential if you want to find out what is needed to pass on the first trial. I was able to get deeper understanding of certain topics that I had not used enough. Beyond my expectations.”