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Acupuncture Course Programme
Anthony Campbell
Day One - Morning Session
- Welcome
- Introduction to course
- What is acupuncture?
- How old is traditional Chinese acupuncture?
- How acupuncture came to the West
- Felix Mann's acupuncture revolution
- Just a placebo?
- Four basic principles
- How to succeed in acupuncture
(coffe break)
- Basic features of modern acupuncture
- Acupuncture "dosage"
- How deep?
- Tools of the trade (needle types)
- Setting the scene (patient preparation)
- Using the tools (needle techniques)
Practice session
- Acupuncture phenomena
- Assessing the effects of treatment
- Treatment patterns - repetion of treatment
- SAFETY ISSUES
- Needlestick injuries
Practice session - LR3 for central effects
(lunch break)
Day One - Afternoon Session
- Features of spinal pain
- Myofascial trigger points
- Head & neck 1
Practice session
Practice session
(Tea break)
Practice session
Practice session
Day Two - Morning Session
Practice session
Practice session
(coffee break)
Practice session
(lunch break)
Day Two - Afternoon Session
Practice session
Practice session
Practice session
- Recording the treatment in the notes
(tea break)
After the course
- Starting out in acupuncture
- Local authority requirements
- Blood donor requirements
- Books, journals and further reading
- On-line facilities
- Further study after the course
- The BMAS
- Keeping in touch after the course
MCQ Revision
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