5NP Ear Acupuncture (AAT) Training 

This 70-hour training program for Auricular Acu-Technicians (AAT) is offered through the People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA).  It will equip individuals with the skills to administer the 5NP auricular (ear) acupuncture protocol and to apply for a certification from POCA. This safe and effective technique helps address physical and emotional symptoms related to toxic stress, drug and alcohol detox, chronic pain, anxiety, trauma, recovery and tobacco addiction.

 

Benefits of AAT Certification:

• Expand Your Professional Scope: Licensed healthcare professionals, peer counselors, and recovery specialist can enhance their existing skill-set by becoming certified AAT practitioners.

• Evidence-Based Treatment: 5NP ear acupuncture is a supportive tool for addiction recovery.  It has a proven track record in managing stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and trauma.  This protocol is recognized by SAMHSA under Treatment Improvement Protocol #45.

• Investing in Your Community’s Well-Being

 

By becoming a certified AAT practitioner, you can contribute significantly to the well-being of your community.  This program provides you with the skills to offer a valuable le and evidence-based treatment modality to those seeking relief from a variety of health concerns.

Program Structure

 

This hybrid program offers a convenient blend of online learning modules, a focused two weekends in-person instruction and supervised clinical practice.  The program is designed to equip participants with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills for safe and effective 5NP ear acupuncture administration.  Participants will need additional clinical hours after the training to reach the required number of supervised treatments before applying to POCA for their certification.  

 

Trainers: 

Phyllis Spears, POCA AAT Trainer  pjdesert@me.com 520-471-1701

Robin Jackson, POCA AAT Trainer okiepokeyclinic@gmail.com

918-457-6750

Shayla Pickett, POCA AAT CO-Trainer

 

Cost: Training is $350.  All needles, supplies and equipment provided.  (You must attend both weekends, all 4 days for certification.)

• Let us know you are coming. Registration Form

• Pay Online

• Send check or money order to:

          c/o Robin Jackson

          PO Box 178

         Tahlequah, Oklahoma

         74465

• Important Note: POCA Membership Required

To access the online materials and become certified, you must be a POCA member at the $50 "PUNK" level. Please sign up directly through POCA using this link: Join POCA – AAT Trainee

Make sure to choose the AAT membership when signing up.

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