NADA ACUDETOX Training with Victoria Taylor and Tara Welty - note date change

Three day in person class designed to meet the training requriements of the NADA Organization and the State of West Virginia.

In class dates are  June 12/13/14.  Attendence is required at all sessions.  All students MUST contact the trainers before registering in the course.

Please verify that you can practice the protocol legally in your state before registering for the course. There will be some homestudy activites

required to meet all training requirements.

NADA Acudetox training Parkersburg WV

8:30am to 4:30 pm June 12

9 to 5pm June 13 & 14

Apprentice trainer Tara Welty L.Ac.

Supervisor Victoria Taylor L.Ac., NADA RT

Location: First Christian Church 1400 Washington Ave Parkersburg WV 26101

NADA Training Syllabus

Learning Objectives

*By the end of this course, students will be able to

provide NADA treatments with good point location and technique while using clean needle technique and universal precautions as appropriate.

*modify treatments (fewer points, beads) and manage adverse clinical situations should

they occur, understand communal treatment approach, setup of treatment space and maintenance of a safe environment for clients.

*demonstrate communication skills that show sensitivity, compassion and respect for

clients and an understanding of informed consent

*build greater understanding of the history of addiction treatment, history of the NADA

protocol, research/outcomes and NADA’s role as adjunct treatment.

provide clear treatment documentation that conform to HIPAA.

*communicate both the uses and limitations of NADA treatment to clients, other

professionals and the general public.

*demonstrate understanding of NADA Code of Ethics, scope of practice of NADA within

their state and NADA certification requirements.

*Be conversant with both Western and Eastern theories of addiction and the psycho-

spiritual nature of recovery

Goal

The goal of this NADA training is to train West Virginia professionals already working with at risk populations to provide NADA acudetox treatments.

Instructional delivery strategy

This is an in-person training. Instructional methods include but are not limited to preparatory reading, demonstration, small group work, written reflection, group discussion and practicum.

Student responsibilities

Students are required to complete all assignments and attend all sessions. Any absences must have prior clearance from instructor.

Students with disabilities should notify trainer prior to training to discuss appropriate

accommodations.

Assessment

Evaluation will be via class participation, assignment completion and clinical observation and assessment of competence.

Course Outline

Preparatory work- reading and video resources re NADA history provided by instructor

Thursday June 12

8:30 to 10am- Introductions, course overview, students receive NADA treatment from

instructors

10:15 to 12:30pm- Introduction to NADA protocol including ear anatomy, point location and points

1:30 to 2:30pm- Needling technique, handling and disposal, CNT, and needling practice (silicon ears)

2:45 to 4:30pm- review NADA Code of Ethics, communication skills, informed consent, HIPAA,

forms and needling practice (students)

Homework- ear needling practice with silicon ears

Friday June 13

9 to 10am-point location review and needling practice (students)

10:15 to 12:30pm- Wu xing, five elements, NADA within the context of acupuncture and energy

medicine, East Asian medicine concepts re addiction

1:30 to 3pm- Communal treatment- benefits, setting up, maintenance, client management

issues and strategies,special populations and accessibility

3:30 to 5pm- NADA session (public) followed by student Q&A/discussion

Homework- ear needling practice, writing assignment on ‘how I will use NADA in my current capacity/work

Saturday June 14

9 to 10am- review of point location and needling practice, advanced concepts of NADA five points

10:15 to 12:30pm- NADA history/legislation/legalities re West Virginia, uses of NADA within the context of behavioral and community health, small group work re NADA ‘elevator speech’

1:30 to 3pm- NADA session (public), student Q&A and discussion

3:30 to 5pm- ADS self-care, steps to certification, insurance, supplies and resources, questions