Cupping therapy is a therapeutic technique that utilizes a vacuum force created beneath a small vessel applied onto the skin’s surface. This activity provides healthcare professionals with an in-depth exploration of cupping therapy—an ancient healing technique that has found its way into contemporary medicine. This activity assists participants in exploring the historical background, methods, and advantages of cupping therapy, encompassing its utilization in pain management, musculoskeletal disorders, and various other health conditions. By engaging in evidence-based discussions, analyzing case studies, and participating in practical demonstrations, learners review cupping therapy’s potential effectiveness, safety considerations, and the methods for incorporating it as a complementary treatment option into their clinical practice. Healthcare professionals are equipped with the skills to enhance the competence required to make informed decisions about incorporating cupping therapy into patient care to improve patient outcomes and promote a holistic approach to healing.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/20172
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hematology, Hematology (Blood, BM), Internal Medicine, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine