Acupuncture: AACP Foundation course
| Scheduled Courses |
| 07 Jan - 13 Feb 2011 |
Scotland: Victoria Hospital, Dunfermline |
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Tutor: Mr Kam-Wah Mak BSc, Dip Ac, Cert. Ed.MCSP
Duration: 6 day(s)
Course Description:
Course flyer (pdf) click here
The course’s aim is to introduce the safe and effective practice of acupuncture. Participants do not need any previous experience in acupuncture. By the end of the course participants will be able to:
Understand the principles of:
- The safe and hygienic application of acupuncture needles
- The methods of location and safe needling acupuncture points
- Combinations of simple treatment regimes for common MSK disorders
- The safety standards in acupuncture as well as its precautions and contraindications.
Have an awareness of:
- The different approaches to acupuncture treatment (western vs traditional Chinese acupuncture)
- Systems such as ear acupuncture and techniques such as electroacupuncture and myofascial needling.
Fee: £590 inclusive of vat and all course materials
Who Can Attend:
Participants do not need any previous experience in acupuncture.
Delegates must fulfill the crtiteria below:
- I am HPC Registered
- I am a CSP Member or have appropriate professional liability insurance.
- I have been qualified for at least 12 months
- I will be able to practise Acupuncture in a clinical setting between the course parts.
- I give the tutor informed consent to receive repetitive needling and realise it is my responsibility to inform the tutor if I have any medical contraindications at any times (this includes being or trying to become pregnant)