Course Description:
What is Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a core element of Chinese Medicine. It is based on the understanding that there is an energy flow in living organisms, which, if blocked, results in diseases. An Acupuncturist resolves this energy flow by placing needles in appropriate Acupuncture points.
Acupuncture works on a deep level to help patients recover their physical and mental harmony. Acupuncture is becoming ever more popular in the world, and opportunities for running independent practice are growing all the time.
Why study Acupuncture with Cavendish
- Practice-orientated study leading to successful practitioners.
- Up-to-date educational material
- Modular program
- Includes all you need to set up a successful practice.
- Experienced lecturers who are experts in their field
- Option to expand your studies further.
Acupuncture Foundation Course
Code: CMA101
Number of teaching hours: 40 (theory hours: 20. practical hours: 20)
Entrance assessment: test? interview?
Teaching method: ? face-to-face ? non-face-to-face (online) prerequisite: none
Educational topics
- History of acupuncture and acupressure
- An introduction to the Chinese medicine and its basic concepts
- An introduction to the philosophy and worldview of Yin and Yang
- Five Elements Theory
- The mutual relationship between 5 elements
- Basic skills in acupressure
- Introduction to acupressure techniques
- Basic skills in acupuncture
- Introduction to the use of acupuncture points
- How to work in acupuncture and acupressure practice
- Diagnosis of energy status in channels
- Knowing the signs of decreasing and increasing Qi
- Studies of diseases
- Acupressure and acupuncture treatment plans
Learning outcome:
At the end of this foundation course students should be able to:
Prepare treatment plans for the following circumstances:
– Arthritis, eye weakness, smoking cessation, Coccyx pain, hearing problems, Gastritis, chronic thyroid inflammation, constipation, sexual weakness
Basic educational resources
Teacher’s handout – Ear Atlas book – Acupuncture Atlas book
Additional sources (sources that are cited in the program)
Course duration: 100 hrs (Lecture: 20hrs, practical: 20hrs, course work and self study: 60hrs)
Method of assessment and evaluation at the end of the course:
Multiple choice exam plus practical assessment.
Final Award: Cavendish International Certificate
Exam & Certification fee: 50 British Pound
Tuition Fee: Subject to the training centre
