3-Day NADA Acudetox Training with Dr. Rhonda Coleman

Schedule: Friday to Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday)

Location: TBA

Duration: 21 hours of didactic instruction, 40 hours of practical treatment experience, and 9 hours dedicated to reading and home study.

Course Goals and Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be equipped to:

Identify the specific acupuncture points, their names, and the techniques for needling used in Acudetox.
Gain an understanding of the history and foundational principles of the NADA organization.
Engage in discussions on the application of the NADA protocol within integrative pain management contexts.
Assess patient conditions for any potential red flags or contraindications to the use of NADA protocols.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of addiction, PTSD, and trauma, and how Acudetox can be an adjunctive support in these conditions.

Course Description:

This professional-level course offers participants the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognized certificate in the United States and Canada, linking them to the global community of NADA Acudetox practitioners. The training focuses on the NADA Acudetox protocol, pioneered by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. This protocol aims to support individuals undergoing substance use detoxification, alleviate cravings, and address PTSD, trauma, and overall well-being through the strategic insertion of acupuncture needles at five specific points in the ear, known as the NADA Five-Point Protocol.

Acudetox represents a specialized form of auricular acupuncture that has gained popularity for its effectiveness in addiction treatment. Recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services and integrated into the treatment programs of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs alongside traditional acupuncture, this modality has proven its value. Completing this course not only enhances your skillset but also opens avenues for collaboration within integrative and mental health care settings.

Course Schedule

Day 1

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Participant Introductions and Acudetox Experience

11:00 AM – 12:45 AM: Movie Viewing and Discussion – “Dope is Death”

12:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Course Logistics

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Break

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Special Populations and Cultural Competence

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Public Health and Regulatory Concerns

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Ear Anatomy and the NADA 5-Point Protocol

Day 2

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Practicing the NADA Protocol on Ear Models

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Clean Needle Technique

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM:  Supervised Practice Clean Needle Technique and Hands-on Practice of the NADA Protocol

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Western Medicine Explanation for Acupuncture and Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Role Play, Scenarios, and Q&A

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Legal, Ethical Issues, and Consent Forms

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Hands-on Practice of the NADA Protocol

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Preparing for First Supervised Clinic

*5:00 PM -6:00 PM optional supervised clinic. If you have identified an ADS to supervise you outside of this training, you are not required to participate in the clinic. Please be prepared to help recruit participants for the clinic via social media and other local connections in Tucson.

Day 3

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Treating Children and Pregnant Women

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Support Group Meeting Instructions, Supervised Hours, and Application Completion

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Hands-on Practice of the NADA Protocol

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Supplies, Marketing, and State Registration/Certification

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Conducting an Acudetox Clinic

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Integration and Sustainability of Treatment Programs

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Q&A, Session Review, Quiz

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Ethics Pledge and Final Review

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Setup for Supervised Acudetox Clinic

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: *Supervised Acudetox Clinic

*optional supervised clinic. If you have identified an ADS to supervise you outside of this training, you are not required to participate in the clinic. Please be prepared to help recruit participants for the clinic via social media and other local connections in Tucson.

Farewell!

**40 supervised treatments are required for certification. Supervision must be performed by an ADS who is an active member of NADA.

***All participants must attend a support group meeting and write a reflection on the experience to complete the training. This can be completed prior to attending the training with Dr. Coleman or after the training.

Questions? Email: [email protected]