Advanced acupuncture
Who should attend the course?
The Advance acupuncture course is for physiotherapists, osteopaths, nurses, podiatrists and other regulated health care professionals who have successfully completed a Foundation Acupuncture Training and want to further develop skills and knowledge in acupuncture which they can integrate into practice with a view to providing effective management of a number of conditions.
The course may be taken as a stand alone module or as part of a post graduate award.
Course content
The Advanced acupuncture course helps professionals to implement and evaluate presenting pain and dysfunction and design effective management strategies for various conditions in order to facilitate rehabilitation.
You will develop a thorough understanding of the principles underpinning pain management, tissue healing and emotional aspects of biopsychosocial management together with the application of these principles when implementing programmes for specific clients and patient groups.
The course includes:
- a review and exploration of the evidence base and practical issues surrounding acupuncture and the restoration of homeostasis
- motor learning skills in acupuncture
- clinical reasoning as they apply to presenting conditions healing and rehabilitation within contemporary healthcare and workplace settings
You are encouraged to draw on current and past experiences of clinical pain management and evaluative processes, and actively engage in critical appraisal of relevant published material in your specialist field in addition to more generic literature. Active participation in workshops, tutorials and seminars is a requirement of participants.
How does this course map the NHS KSF?
This course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for KSF:
- Core dimensions 3 and 4
- Information and Knowledge 3 and 4
- General 3 and 4
Download a printable version of the leaflet for the Advanced Acupuncture course
Why choose this course?
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Course fees
Credit level for this course: Postgraduate level 7 (15 credits)
The fee for self-funding students is £540.
Contract funding for NHS staff
The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.
If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.
Study routes
- Part Time
Locations
- University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield