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Total Credits: 20 including 110 Type 1 CEUs
This course is designed to be a hybrid format with three modules being offered through online, on-demand learning and two modules being offered as two 20-hr weekend sessions.
You can begin the online content immediately upon enrolling in the course and will need to complete the milestones listed below BEFORE attending the live course weekends (including any quizzes/assessments).
Attendance for the live in-person weekends is mandatory. More details to come regarding hotel room blocks in the local area.
Total Type 1 CEUs = 110
All schedules outlined below work under the assumption that you will complete the full certification course after the final live weekend. You can view 2025 Acupuncture Board Exam dates on the NBCE website when the schedule is released here: https://mynbce.org/deadlines-spec/
Immediately Upon Enrolling - Module 1 released and open for learning
**Module 1 coursework must be completed before attending the live course date (including all quizzes)**
May 31-June 1, 2025 - Module 2 In-Person Training Course in VA
**all of Module 1 must be completed prior to attending (including all quizzes).**
Ongoing - Modules 3 and 4 open for learning
**Modules 3 and 4 coursework must be completed before attending the final live course weekend (including all quizzes)**
June 14-15, 2025- Module 5 In-Person Final Training Course in VA
**all of Modules 1-4 must be completed prior to attending (including all quizzes).**
Each In-Person Weekend Follows the same Agenda:
Saturday 8am - 6pm (lunch from 12:30pm - 2pm)
Sunday 8am - 6pm (lunch from 12:30pm - 2pm)
Course pricing is as follows:
By April 1 April 2-May 16
110-Hour, 5-Module Program
UVCA Member DC
Non-Member DC
Modules 1, 3 and 4 are Completed Online in a Self-Paced Format
Modules 2 and 5 are In-Person
For 5/30-31/2025 weekend cut off date for registration is 5/16/2025.
For 6/13-14/2025 weekend cut off date for registration is 6/1/2025.
Dr. Jim Ventresca is a seasoned Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist with over four decades of experience. Currently based in Calais, VT, he has excelled in various roles, including Principal and Instructor at AcuPractice Seminars.com, Postgraduate Faculty at the Texas Chiropractic College, and Adjunct Faculty at ChiroCredit.com.
Dr. Ventresca, licensed in Massachusetts and New Mexico, holds a National Board Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture. He earned a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College and received advanced training in Beijing, China. With a diverse background, he has contributed significantly as a clinician, educator, and leader.
His extensive career includes roles such as Academic Dean at Southwest Acupuncture College and Program Medical Director of Integrative Medicine at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Ventresca has been actively involved in community service, serving as President of the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission and contributing to various boards and committees.
With a rich blend of clinical expertise, educational leadership, and community service, Dr. Jim continues to make lasting contributions to the field of Oriental Medicine.
Hotel:
Tysons Corner Marriott, located at 8028 Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner, VA 22182, (703) 734-3200
UVCA 2025 Acupuncture Training
Start Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
End Date: Monday, June 02, 2025
UVCA 2025 Acupuncture Training June 2025
Start Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
End Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Each student MUST purchase an acupuncture supply kit needed for class. The fee is $175.
Supply kits MUST be ordered by April 30th. https://buy.stripe.com/fZe17n7d20Rx19K3cN