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3-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist: A Note and Summaries | SPORTSMEDICINEACUPUNCTURE.COM

In this 3-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist, each participant will be involved in a cadaver dissection. There will be four cadaver dissections occurring simultaneously with five participant dissectors per cadaver specimen. Each participant in the group will have the opportunity to palpate, dissect and needle important structures under the guidance of Brian Lau, AP, C.SMA and Joseph Bickle, L.Ac., C.SMA. The opening of each day will begin with a short presentation on the myofascial channel systems, motor entry points, target tissues, nerve pathways, needle depths and goals of the day’s dissection. Each practitioner dissects a region of the body to its completion in a way that will result in a learning opportunity for every member of the group.

The focus of this cadaver lab is to discover anatomical insights, learn how injuries can occur, what tissues are involved, how myofascial tissues connect to one another and to create open forum discussions between dissection groups. Comparative anatomy between specimens is an incredible learning opportunity. Nothing can replace doing dissection first hand, with your own hands and eyes. This cadaver lab is imperative for the acupuncturist as you will return to your practice with a new vision of your patients that helps with improved treatment outcomes.

  • March 14-16 from 8:30am—5pm EST

22.5 CEU’s-Approved by NCCAOM, California & Florida Acupuncture Boards

To register for this Sports Medicine Acupuncture (SMA) live, in-person course, the attendee must:

  • Understand and agree to the AcuSport Education Agreement Form (see below)
  • Be a licensed Acupuncturist and provide proof of: 1-diploma from an ACAOM-accredited or equivalent Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture school with a minimum of 2,000 hours of acupuncture and TCM training, 2-active license, and 3-active malpractice insurance OR be a current Acupuncture student and provide proof of current matriculation at an ACAOM-accredited or equivalent Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture school

Upon submitting your registration for this course, you will receive a “Registration Pending” email that provides you with detailed information about how to easily upload required documents to our secure Dropbox folder. To complete your registration, you must upload the documentation noted below to Dropbox following the step-by-step instructions. Please note that your registration is not complete until all documentation has been received.

The following documents are needed for completion of registration. Please make sure all documents are clear, legible and saved as a JPG, PDF or Word document and upload them to our secure AcuSport Education Dropbox folder using this link — https://www.dropbox.com/request/DCvhOiEUJZBd1HpeKThp

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  1. Copy of current acupuncture license (a photo is acceptable)
  2. Copy of diploma from an ACAOM-accredited or equivalent Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture school from where you graduated
  3. Copy of current malpractice insurance
  4. OR Proof of current matriculation at an ACAOM-accredited or equivalent Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture school

Follow these four easy steps:

  1. Click on the link
  2. Select your documents from where they are stored
  3. Attach your documents
  4. Choose Upload

We are here to help! If you have questions about your documentation, please feel free to email us at acusportinfo@gmail.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. If you have any issues with Dropbox, please check out this helpful link https://www.dropbox.com/help.

If you have any questions about malpractice insurance, please go to Enrollment Requirements and Enrollment Process tabs on this page. Have other questions? Please visit our FAQs.

Payments will be processed at the time of registration.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and Discover. U.S. bank checks are also accepted. The cost for all classes is in USD regardless of the location of the class. If you are sending a bank check from abroad, please make sure that it is written out to be paid in US Dollars.

Check payment can be addressed and sent to:

AcuSport Education
P.O. Box 7699
San Diego, CA 92167

Coupon Code discounts are offered to C.SMA students and students paying by check. Participants are only eligible for one Coupon Code per class, module or program.

Student Type Discount Discount Code
Waitlist 100% WAITLIST
Standard (Credit Card Payment) 0% None
Standard (Check Payment) 2.5% CHECK
C.SMA Practitioners 10% 0314CSMA10
Acupuncture Students 10% 0314STUDENT10
Canadian R.Ac Practitioners 5% 0314CA5
PLEASE NOTE:
  • Discounts are limited. If the coupon code does not work, we have reached the limit for that discount.
  • There is a 45-day cancellation period. For more information, see the “Refund and Cancellation Policy” tab.
Cancellations
Cancellations received greater than 45 days prior to course start date may be eligible to receive a full refund, less a $50 cancellation fee and an 8% transaction fee for credit card payments. All cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to acusportinfo@gmail.com. Cancellations made within 21 days prior to course start date are not eligible for a refund. Registrants who choose not to attend the seminar without notice will also not be eligible for a refund.
Refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used for payment or by check if applicable.
Partial Completions

Participants will not receive credit for any missed sessions and will not receive certificates of completion for partially completed courses.

AcuSport Education Cancellation Terms

AcuSport Education reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If AcuSport Education is forced to cancel an event, a full refund of the tuition paid will be granted to the registered student. AcuSport Education will not pay for travel costs incurred due to a cancelled class.

AcuSport Seminar Series, Inc. and its subsidiary company AcuSport Education (AE) admits qualified students of any race, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in to our programs. AE does not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies or programs.

I am licensed in my state, province or country to practice acupuncture and herein as participant, hereby release AcuSport Education, dba AcuSport Seminar Series, Inc., herein as Matt Callison L.Ac., from any and all liability of techniques (needle techniques, manual therapies, etc.) taught by Matt Callison L.Ac., faculty, co-teachers, assistants, and employed instructors, and learned and performed by the participant during and after each course offered in the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program.
I hereby release and hold harmless Matt Callison L.Ac., and/or his assistants/representatives as set forth above, as well as the seminar venue Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine from any liability by virtue of any physical injury to other seminar participants or clientele treated by said participant due to needle techniques, scalpel cut injuries or manual therapies performed by the participant taking the seminar or by any other injury that may occur on or off of these premises. Further, by agreeing to this release of liability, I can show proof that I am currently a licensed acupuncturist and that I possess and am covered by a current professional liability insurance policy.
If I am an attending student, I hereby release and hold harmless Matt Callison L.Ac. and/or his assistants, as well as the seminar venue, Dragon Rises College or Oriental Medicine.
I give permission for any images taken or recorded of me during the in person, live-gathering workshops by photo, audio and/or video. These images are owned by Matt Callison and he has full rights to use these images for commercial and educational purposes.
By clicking on the agreement box at the bottom of the Registration Form below, I affirm that I have read this release and that I fully understand and agree to its terms.
Airports:

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
6000 Airport Cir, Sarasota, FL 34243
7 minute drive to venue (many nearby hotels have free airport shuttle)

Tampa International Airport (TPA)
4100 George J Bean Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33607
58 minute drive to venue

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
14700 Terminal Blvd #221, Clearwater, FL 33762

44 minute drive to venue

Nearby Accommodations:

Super 8 by Wyndham Bradenton Sarasota Area

6516 14th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34207
+1-941-462-2369
$176/night
0.31 mile away
Free coffee and breakfast item
Free parking
Outdoor pool
*Limited rooms available

Magnuson Hotel Bradenton

6511 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
Starting at $211/night
0.41 mile away
Continental breakfast and kitchenettes available
Free parking and outdoor pool

Ramada by Wyndham Sarasota Waterfront

7150 North Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, Florida 34243
Staring at $242/night
0.46 mile away
Continental breakfast, refrigerator & microwave included
Free parking and fitness facility

Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota – Bradenton Airport

8270 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34243
Starting at $263/night
0.46 mile away
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Coffee/tea in a common area, Snack bar/deli
Airport transfer & fitness center and pool

Lantern Inn & Suites

7251 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34243
Starting at $139/night
0.52 mile away
Coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator in rooms
Free parking and outdoor pool

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Sarasota Lido Beach

5340 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34234
Starting at $228/night
2.96 mile away
Breakfast included
Free parking and pool

Days Inn by Wyndham Sarasota Bay

5000 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34234
3.16 miles away
Starting at $163/night
Free breakfast, tea and coffee maker in room
Free parking & outdoor pool

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3-DAY CADAVER LAB FOR THE ACUPUNCTURIST—WAITLIST ONLY
WAITLIST ONLY! In this 3-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist, each participant will be involved in a cadaver dissection. The focus of this lab is to discover anatomical insights, learn how injuries can occur, what tissues are involved, how myofascial tissues connect to one another and to create open forum discussions between dissection groups.
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