Frequently Asked Questions - Getting Started
| Live Seminars | Live Webinars | Distance Learning Videos |
Webinar Weekdays | TCM Wisdom Tube | |
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| Time/Location | Throughout the U.S. on weekends | Online on weekends or weekday | Online anytime. Watch at your own pace. | Online on weekdays | Online anytime. Watch at your own pace. |
| Length of Course | Varies | Varies | Varies | 1 hr | 1 hr |
| Has CEUs/PDAs | Yes (Varies)* | Yes (Varies)* | Some (Varies)* | No | No |
| Quiz Required for CEUs/PDAs | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Has Lecture Notes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can Ask Questions/ Live Interaction |
Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Can Watch Again | No | Yes*** | Yes | No | Yes |
| Can Do at Home/ Office |
No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cost | Varies** | Varies** | Varies | Free | Free (limited time only) |
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Free online access of the Clinical Manual of Oriental Medicine with Live Seminar registrations, Live Webinar registrations, and Online Course purchases. |
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| Live Seminars | Live Webinars | Distance Learning Videos | Webinar Weekdays | TCM Wisdom Tube |
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1 hour online Free | Webinar Weekdays recordings |
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These are classes that you travel to and attend in person. Each class time varies and is typically set between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For total CEUs and specific course approval, please check the course's purchase page for details. CEU certificates are given upon attendance. No quiz required. |
These are classes you attend via the internet. During the webinar, you will be able to interact with your colleagues, sometimes with the speaker, as well as ask questions through the live chatroom. You must log-in at the scheduled time to attend the webinars. Each class time varies and is typically set between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For total CEUs and specific course approval, please check the course's purchase page for details. CEU certificates are available upon passing a short, 10 questions quiz. |
These are on-demand video recordings of recently held seminars or webinars that you watch at your own pace. You can fast forward, rewind, pause, or stop the recording at any time. The length of these recordings range from 1-13 hours. Some of the video recordings are approved for CEUs/PDAs. The number of units approved for these classes varies depending on the length of the recording. For specific course approval please check the course's purchase page for details. CEU certificates are available upon passing a short, 10 questions quiz. |
These are 1-hour webinars that occur during the week, and are completely FREE. LotusWEBINAR Weekdays are not eligible for any CEUs/PDAs but are great ways for you to take a sneak preview of upcoming classes/speakers. Sign up to receive our weekly invitations. |
TCM Wisdom Tube is an archive of our past Webinar Weekdays. These are 1 hour on-demand video recordings that are completely FREE. Lecture notes included, if available. |
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is synonymous to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Professional Development Activity (PDA).
Yes, our courses are accepted for CEU/PDA/CPD in the United States, Canada, and international associations by CA, FL, IL, and TX Acupuncture Boards, and by NCCAOM, ABORM, AFPA, AHPRA, BAcC, CTCMA, IVAS, NZASA, and NZRA. Please check individual course descriptions for CEU details.
| Types of Courses | Prices |
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| Live CEU Seminars | Varies |
| Live CEU Webinars | Varies |
| Distance Learning CEU Courses | Varies |
| Webinar Weekdays | FREE |
| TCM Wisdom Tube (1-hr webinar recordings) |
FREE |
Or to access unlimited CEUs for 365 days, the Annual Gold Pass gives you full access to the Live Webinars and all the Distance Learning CEU Courses for a low rate.
We currently accept Visa, Master Card, and American Express. Charges will be in USD.
After purchasing a course, click on "My Account" then click "My Active Courses" to see a list of courses that you currently have access to. Click on the course name to be taken to the blue-colored course access page. From here, you will be able to find the link to access the course, download lecture notes, and take the CEU quiz.
Live CEU seminars and webinars: 100% refund minus $25 fee for all refunds/exchanges at least 5 business days before the seminar/webinar weekend; no refunds/exchanges thereafter. All requests for cancellations and transfers must be submitted via email. Please send requests to sales@elotus.org.
eLotus reserves the right to cancel classes in the case of unexpected circumstances. In such cases, a full refund of the tuition will be issued. If you are making travel plans for live events, we recommend that you confirm the event with us two weeks prior to the scheduled date. Travel expenses in cases of cancellations will NOT be reimbursed.
Distance learning courses: These online courses are immediately accessible after purchase therefore are non-refundable.
