Apitherapy Knowledge Review Course Scheduled for July 1998
 
NEW YORK, NY March 25 /HealthLine/ -- The American Apitherapy Society (AAS)
today announced its summer program will run in conjunction with the
preliminary course work of the Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS).  The
Apitherapy Knowledge Review Courses (AKRC) will be held at the beautiful Seven
Springs Ski Resort in Pennsylvania.  These 2= day courses will provide two
levels of study for individuals interested in the healing properties of
products from the beehive:
 
Level 1
   Basics of Beekeeping
   Bee Pathology & Physiology
   Protocols of Bee Venom Therapy (BVT)
   Acupuncture and BVT
   Adverse Reactions
   Legal Issues
   Documentation/Recording
   Clinical Examples: Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
 
Level 2 (Pre-requisite Level 1)
   Human Physiology
   Principles of Apitherapy
   Apitherapy vs. Bee Venom Therapy
   Hive Products for Medicinal Purposes - Royal Jelly, Propolis, Pollen, Honey
   Detailed review of Basic Protocol
   Desensitization Protocol
   Adverse Reactions
   Legal Issues
   Documentation/Recording
   Clinical Examples: Arthritis, MS, Scars, Acute Injuries
 
All educational materials and certificates of attendance will be provided by
the AAS.  The cost for each level of training is $250 with an early
registration discount of $225 for those signed up by May 15th.  Lunches and
lodging are available through the ski resort at special rates.
 
For registration information contact Linda Day, American Apitherapy Society
(tel) 937-466-9214 (fax) 937-466-9215
 
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
 
What are the Apitherapy Knowledge Review Courses?
Led by a recognized and experienced group as practicing Apitherapists, these
courses are designed for lay Apitherapists, patients of Apitherapy, beekeepers
and medical practitioners interested in this natural medicine from the
beehive.
 
Why were these courses established?
The mission of the AAS is to gather and disseminate information about the
healing use of products from the beehive.  To establish a recognized body of
knowledge about Apitherapy, the AAS has created the Apitherapy Knowledge
Review Courses.  With a working standard for ethics and safety, more
individuals can learn the best available information on improving health with
the honeybee.
 
What are the benefits of these courses?
Besides gaining new insight into the best body of knowledge already in
existence on the potent qualities of hive products, participants will also
acquire hands-on training from practicing Apitherapists.  Upon completion of
the courses, graduates will receive a Certificate from the AAS, documenting
that an individual has met certain standards and has been recognized by his or
her peers to have the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and competent
practice of Apitherapy.
 
Do these courses provide a license for Apitherapy?
The Apitherapy Knowledge Review Courses are provided as an educational service
by the AAS.  The Certificate of Completion does not confer a license to
practice medicine, but rather the courses seek to educate and inform.