Cupping Therapy & Gua Sha: High Level Disinfection: Best Practices for Cleaning Cupping & Gua Sha Devices
Prevent the spread of pathogens! Learn why & how to perform High Level Disinfection for Cupping & Gua sha devices.
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Did you know that microscopic blood is often present during Cupping & GuaSha procedures?
Learn how to protect yourself and your clients/patients by properly disinfecting your Cupping Therapy Cups and Gua Sha Tools. According to best practice standards recommended by CDC, WHO, OSHA and Health Canada all Cupping Therapy Cups as well as GuaSha devices/tools are considered Semi-Critical Reusable Medical Devices AND therefore should be disinfected with High Level Disinfection (HLD) to prevent the spread of blood born pathogens" (MRSA and Hepatitis C). in this class you will learn why this new higher standard of disinfection is recommended and how to select the right non-toxic HLD product and importantly, learn how to handle this non-toxic HLD product safely.
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2 NCCAOM PDA Safety points
2 NCBTMB CE Hours
"Anna Lunaria & Lunaria Wellness Institute" are approved by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) an Approved PDA Provider NCCAOM # 9026
"Anna Lunaria & Lunaria Wellness Institute" are approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider NCBTMB # 450474-07
Your Instructor
Dr. Anna Lunaria, Doctor of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine is a graduate of Pacific College of Health Science earning a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture with a Masters of Science in Acupuncture. Dr. Lunaria specializes in treating chronic pain and autoimmune conditions, with additional training in Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Acupuncture, Neurological Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture. Dr. Anna earned a BA from Hampshire College and an AA from Bard College @ Simon's Rock.
Dr. Anna attended one of America's top massage therapy schools, the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts, in Santa Fe, where she completed a 650 hour training and specialized in Medical Massage, Prenatal Massage, and Yoga. Anna has also completed specialized training in Yoga Therapy:YTT and Hypnotherapy: CHT. Dr. Anna worked for 20 years as massage therapist, yoga teacher, yoga therapist and also taught Anatomy (1500+ hours), Physiology and Pathology classes.
In 1998 Dr. Anna founded the Lunaria Holistic Health Center and the Lunaria Bodywork Institute in Lawrence, Kansas. She's continued to deepen and broaden her experience and understanding of the human body and healing by being an anatomy and massage instructor for the past 20 years and is has been an approved provider of Continuing Education class for other licensed massage therapists by the National Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) since 2007. Dr. Anna is also an approved PDA provider for National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Dr. Anna's synergistic experience produces optimal results, she's been called the "avatar of Acupuncture", the "posture and pain relief 'guru', "the CSI of bodywork", and "the Mozart of massage". Dr. Anna has helped thousands of people recover from injuries and chronic pain. Her approach to healing integrates client education, so you learn how to prevent pain and heal yourself. Anna has practiced Yoga since she was 16 and has been a yoga teacher for over 20 years. Come discover the Lunaria difference @ Yin Rising Acupuncture and the Lunaria Wellness Institute in Tempe/Phoenix, AZ or enjoy Anna's classes on-line!
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Course Curriculum
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StartDownload Course Curriculum (Hard Copy)
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StartCourse Objectives
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StartInstructions for Section Quizes & How to Advance the Course
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StartWho needs to take this class & why this will help reduce risk of spreading disease
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StartCupping & Gua Sha Devices: Reusable Semi-Critical Medical instruments: Why & who recommends High Level Disinfection?
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StartBlood Born Pathogens
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PreviewChemical Disinfection Classification (10:20)
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StartMyths, Outdated Practices, Best Practices for Disinfection of Cupping Therapy & GuaSha Tools
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StartTypes of Cups: How to Care & Disinfect Different Devices
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StartTypes of Gua Sha Tools: How to Care and Disinfect Different Materials
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StartHLD Step by Step Instructions (16:00)
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StartHLD Supplies: Everything you need to high level disinfect Cupping & Gua sha devices
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StartHow to neutralize Sporox II: Accidental Exposure and Disposal (7:25)
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StartFAQ
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StartQ & A
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StartFinal Quiz
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StartNCBTMB + Policies & Procedures
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StartCourse Evaluation
Courses Included with Purchase
Original Price: $85
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