Acupressure Certificate for Nurses
Discover the healing art of Acupressure and elevate your clinical practice
Transform your nursing practice with our Acupressure Live Course—earn 6 AHNA-approved contact hours, reduce burnout, and master evidence-based, holistic acupressure techniques for pain relief and improved well-being.
Course Highlights
Introduction to Acupressure: History, fundamentals, and evidence-based applications
5 Element Theory: Understanding the mind-body connection
12 Core Acupressure Points: Techniques to address pain, sleep, mood, and immune support
Practical Modules: Techniques for real-world applications in nursing
Self-Care for Nurses: Stress management and emotional wellness strategies
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for compassionate, holistic-minded nurses who desire a patient-centered approach that integrates non-pharmacological pain management and mindfulness.
Disclosures
To successfully complete this course and receive 6 contact hours, participants must:
view 90% of all 6 enduring videos (total of 6 hours of content)
successful completion of post-test with a score 80% or higher
Course taught by Dr. Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN and Jim Keegan and is online course.
After registration, participants will receive an educational portal to access modules online.
No one with the ability to control content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with an ineligible company.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
AHNA #1844
Expires 7/11/2026
Approval for contact hours through the American Holistic Nurses Association is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.
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Foundations of Acupressure
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Traditional Chinese Medicine: History and Evidence Based Research
Explore the history and science of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupressure in this engaging educational video designed for Nurses. Learn how ancient healing principles—rooted in meridian theory, Qi flow, and the balance of Yin and Yang—intersect with modern research on pain relief, stress reduction, and nervous system regulation.
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Acupressure in Nursing Practice: Scope, Safety, Ethics & Clinical Integration
This session includes an overview of acupressure covering research, benefits, scope of practice and ethics in the clinical integration of Acupressure.
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Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi, Yin-Yang Balance, and the Meridian System
Explore the foundational principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in this educational video focused on Qi, Yin and Yang, and the meridian system. Learn how the flow of Qi through interconnected pathways influences health, balance, and disease, and how disruptions in this system manifest clinically.
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Acupressure Meridians and Point Location: A Clinical Guide for Nurses
Explore the foundational principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in this educational video focused on Qi, Yin and Yang, and the meridian system. Learn how the flow of Qi through interconnected pathways influences health, balance, and disease, and how disruptions in this system manifest clinically.
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Acupressure Points and Energetic Imbalances
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Assessment, Energy Imbalances and Acupressure Protocols
This session explores assessment tools to help you understand imbalances in the Energy Meridians, along with the most common deficiency and excess patterns. You’ll gain confidence in utilizing Acupressure with protocols for stress, insomnia, fatigue and more.
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Assessment, Energy Imbalances and Acupressure Protocols - Part 2
This session explores assessment tools to help you understand imbalances in the Energy Meridians, along with the most common deficiency and excess patterns. You’ll gain confidence in utilizing Acupressure with protocols for stress, insomnia, fatigue and more.
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Course Completion