Two Day Refresher Course

This two-day course is designed for practicing chartered physiotherapists who have previously
undertaken a recognised acupuncture foundation course and wish to refresh their practical
skills in the clinical treatment of both acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Participants
should be MCSP and HCPC registered and have already successfully undertaken a recognised
acupuncture foundation course.

Aims
➢ To refresh the participant’s theoretical knowledge of the analgesic mechanisms of
acupuncture.
➢ To refresh the participant’s theoretical knowledge of the health and safety aspects
related to the clinical application of acupuncture.
➢ To refresh the participant’s theoretical knowledge of acupuncture and its role in the
treatment of musculoskeletal pain.