Foundation in Western Acupuncture For Physiotherapists

Foundation in Western Acupuncture for Physiotherapists

This is an AACP accredited, and Glyndŵr University validated, postgraduate M level course in Western Medical Acupuncture (WMA). On successful completion of the course delegates will be awarded 30 credits towards a Masters qualification.

You will also gain access to the Glyndŵr University Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), an online resource with research, information about further Glyndŵr University courses, discussion forums and more to support you in your acupuncture education and work towards a Masters in acupuncture.

With the opportunity to obtain 30 masters credits this course offers fantastic value for money and provides a stepping stone in your academic journey towards a Masters qualification, opening the door to a range of career paths.

Course Outline

This course is divided equally between direct contact time and self-directed learning. It is designed to offer participants a level of knowledge, skill and understanding that will allow them to practice acupuncture in a safe and appropriate manner, in a clinical setting.

The course provides a Western medical approach to acupuncture - grounded in current research evidence rather than in traditional Chinese philosophical thinking. This course does not cover the traditional Chinese medical approach to acupuncture, except where Western scientific theory and evidence can be used to explain concepts of traditional Chinese medicine (e.g. fascial planes and meridians).

Participants will be encouraged to critically evaluate their own clinical practice and where appropriate, challenge the current evidence base. This course is designed to provide participants with a rationale for using acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment for the management of common musculoskeletal pain conditions. Topics covered include the laboratory and radiological research which is used to explain the mechanism of acupuncture analgesia; current evidence from acupuncture clinical trials research; and the non-specific "placebo" effects associated with acupuncture analgesia. In addition to needling classical acupuncture points, participants will be introduced to the concept of myofascial trigger points, and the use of acupuncture needling for pain associated with myofascial trigger points.

Students must:

• have HCPC physiotherapy registration
• have CSP membership
• be able to practise acupuncture in a clinical setting between the course parts
• give the tutor informed consent to receive repetitive needling (with particular regard to being or trying to become pregnant).
• be able to treat three separate patients in a safe and legal environment for their case studies. Failure to do so may affect your professional HCPC registration. (see AACP website for safety guidelines)
• attend all 6 days of the course
• Complete and return the below “AACP / Glyndwr Masters Credits Application Form” prior to the course start date.

Course Cost: £695.00 per person

A £200.00 deposit is accepted to secure your booking; the final balance of £495.00 is due no less than 21 days prior to start date.

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Testimonials

'Excellent course! Well-lead! Highly recommend for those wanting to practice acupuncture- Thank You Lesley!'

 'I was recommended to attend one of Lesley’s courses and was not disappointed. Excellent teaching and ability to instil confidence with new treatment techniques'

'Thoroughly enjoyed both weekends and would recommend Lesley as a very good speaker'