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AcuDetoxTraining 2025

January 17th - 19th

Training for Auricular Acu-Techs (AAT) also called Acu-Detox Specialists (ADS) involves learning the 5-Needle Protocol, which is also known as 5NP, acudetox, or the NADA protocol. This simple, inexpensive, safe, and effective ear acupuncture treatment created for non-acupuncturists has been used over the last 40 years to address issues related to addiction, support in recovery, trauma, pain, toxic stress and more. 

  • The training fee is $375 (+ $50 for POCA Membership*). Materials/supplies and a training manual are included in the cost of the training. Training fee is due in the full amount at least two weeks ahead of time and secures your spot for the training (spots are limited).

  • Training takes place in-person Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 5pm at Ritualcravt School**.

  • There will be two opportunities on Saturday and again on Sunday to practice on volunteers and start getting your required practice treatments. You will be given announcement information to share on your social media or to invite friends and family to participate.

  • The in-person curriculum includes: safety, clean needling technique, ear anatomy, point location and indications for 5-needle protocol and clinical practice. Classroom and take-home study materials include: neuroscience of trauma, root causes of addiction, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, history of auricular acupuncture in the US, state regulations for practicing ear acupuncture. Trainees must attend all 3 days.

*In order to receive the credential "Auricular Acu-Technician (AAT)" you need to become a member of the "People's Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA) a week before the AcuDetox Training. You can register here: https://pocacoop.com/join/aat-training/

Trainees must complete practice treatments on 40 ears during supervised clinical hours following the didactic portion of training. To complete the supervised 40 ear quota, trainees may need to attend additional practice sessions after the weekend training has concluded, at no additional cost. There will be a quiz through POCA on the self-study portion of the course material, which must be passed with a grade of 80 or higher. All requirements must be completed within one year from date of training in order to receive a certificate. *Please note that you will have to join POCA at the Punk/Provider level to take this training.

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Note: Each state has its own laws governing the use of 5NP.  Click here to research your own state’s regulations 

POCA’s AAT training is designed to meet previously established training standards sometimes described in state laws or regulations as “NADA or equivalent.” Completion of POCA’s AAT training does not guarantee that you will be able to practice legally in your state and each trainee is responsible to research the requirements of the state they intend to practice in.

Up to 75% of the training fee can be refunded upon request up to 14 days before the training.

Up to 50% of the training fee can be refunded upon request up to 7 days before the training after which we have a no refunds policy, no exceptions.

This is to respect the number of available spots and those who want to attend.

If you have been offered a Sponsored or Scholarship Spot please let us know at least 21 days before the training if you cannot attend so we can release the saved spot.

**Ritualcravt School is graciously providing a space for this training at 7700 W 44th Ave Unit 1, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Sign-up/Payment is only through this webpage at Black Mesa Remedios

Filling out the form below and submitting registers you for the training but only after we receive payment does that secure your spot.

Trainings typically fill up quickly and your spot is only guaranteed once you make the payment.

People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA) is a member-run 501(c)(6) non-profit organization whose mission is to work cooperatively to increase accessibility to and availability of affordable group acupuncture treatments. We are proud to be members of POCA.