End of Core Studies - based on Home Study Modules
Practical sessions
Acupuncture – Part One
Module C7 The Foundations of Acupuncture
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Introduction to History and development of Acupuncture
- Safety and Hygiene in Acupuncture
- Local Authority Regulations
- Contraindications for Acupuncture
- What are acupoints?
- How acupoints are activated
- The Energy System of Channels and their associated points
- The different types of acupoints
- Safe Needling techniques in acupuncture
- Treatments for specific conditions
- Electro-acupuncture
Acupuncture – Part Two
Module C8 – Supervised Treatments
· Diagnosis and treatment of actual patients at the School, under supervision.
Acupuncture – Part Three
Module C9 – Submission of case notes
· Students will have two months in which to submit 12 case studies of treatments they have carried out. Assessment of these will form part of the final award.
Chi Gung (Qigong) Chinese health exercises provide an excellent support for Acupuncture practitioners. Students will have the opportunity to learn some Chi Gung exercises during the weekend sessions.
ASSESSMENT
The assessment of student progress will be based mainly on a continuous process throughout the course. The School approach is to make this process as transparent and stress-free as possible.
Assessment & Feedback Tests At the beginning of each practical session at the School, students will be given a simple and short multiple choice question paper on the previous learning and home based assignments. On the last weekend there will be a final question paper and case studies test.
Point Location At the beginning of each point location session students will be assessed on their ability to locate previously learned points.
At the end of Part One of the course there will be a point location test.
Foundations of Acupuncture Students will be tested on their theoretical knowledge and practical competence at the end of Part One of the course. Students will need to obtain a pass in this test before being able to proceed to treat patients under supervision.
Acupuncture Practice under Supervision. There will be continuing assessment and feedback relating to acupuncture competence during the Supervision stage At each session students will be asked to demonstrate previously learned acupuncture techniques and to show their knowledge of contraindications and safety and well being of patients. On the last practical session of the course there will be a practical test of competence in safe Acupuncture.
Submission of Case Notes Students will be given feedback and marks for the case notes that they submit. The award will be given only after the required standards for this part of the course have been achieved.
To obtain the award of the Three Treasures School of TCM Certificate in Acupuncture:
· Students must have attained marks of at least 60%of the total possible marks in each assessed module and in the 12 assessed case notes. Students may apply for re-assessment of any module in which they fail to achieve the required standard.
· Students must have attended both 6-day Practical sessions at the School
THREE TREASURES SCHOOL AND CLINIC
Acupuncture Course
Conversion of Acupuncture Certificate to Diploma
Acupuncture requires much greater attention to safety and hygiene than massage and medical qigong and both of these important aspects are included at Certificate level.
To award the higher Diploma level in acupuncture the School must be assured that practitioners are not only competent but are complying with National Guidelines for Acupuncture Practice (as issued by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health).
To obtain the Diploma in Acupuncture practitioners will have to meet the following criteria:
1. Have successfully completed the Certificate level course including the final submission of Case Notes that marks the end of the course.
2. Have set up in practice and have been practicing in acupuncture on a regular basis for at least three months after the end of the course.
3. Have joined a relevant professional association that has an appropriate Code of Practice and Ethics.
4. Has arranged for, and is covered by, professional liability insurance.
5. If not practising in an existing acupuncture clinic and is working from home - has contacted the Environmental Health Department of your local authority for advice in setting up.
6. Attends the School for an additional Continuing Professional Development Day, which will include:
- Completing a test paper on Safety and Hygiene in Acupuncture practice
- Bringing in your Practice Appointments Diary showing times and dates of acupuncture treatments over last three months.
- Signing a Statement of Compliance with safety and hygiene Regulations and Guidelines.
- Providing contact details of three patients who have agreed to provide references for you as an Acupuncture Practitioner.
- Joining in with a Group Discussion with colleagues to share experiences of first months in practice.
7. The fee for attendance on this day will be £80
8. The Diploma will be awarded on meeting the above criteria and on the receipt of satisfactory references from the three patients.
