Electroacupuncture, assessing the science, applications and systems.
4-day Course.
Module 1:
Electroacupuncture (EA)
Aims:
To expand on the introductory ideas of electroacupuncture and to allow participants to introduce EA into their practice.
Outcomes:
By the end of this module the participants should be able to:
- State how electricity has been used historically in medicine.
- Define the general principles of electroacupuncture.
- Understand the electroacupuncture device with which they are supplied.
- State when and why they will use electroacupuncture.
- Understand safety considerations and potential side effects of electroacupuncture.
- Be able to apply their theory of electroacupuncture to a number of conditions.
Syllabus:
- Introduction to the use of electricity in medicine Electroacupuncture – theory
- Electroacupuncture- practical
Module 2:
Review, refresh and update
Aims
This module aims to refresh and revise the major concepts covered in modules 1-5 before moving on to update participants in current research and practice.
Outcomes
By the end of this module participants should:
- Feel comfortable and confident with all the major concepts of modules 1-5 (Foundation course and electroacupuncture module).
- Have covered issues arising from using acupuncture in practice.
- Be aware of some of the new pieces of research into musculoskeletal pain and their significance.
Syllabus:
- Review and refresh
- Update on acupuncture for musculoskeletal conditions
- Case presentations and case discussions
Module 3:
Challenges of acupuncture research
- “Placebo” and “nocebo” effects
- Examples of studies
- Practice reading, reviewing and evaluating acupuncture research papers
Update on dermatology and practical applications
Case examples/studies
Update on psychology and practical applications
Update on visceral conditions and practical applications
Case examples/studies
Module 4:
Update on acupuncture for ocular problems
- Update on acupuncture for neurological conditions and practical applications Miscellaneous syndromes.
- Revision of techniques and conditions treated
- Case studies and presentations
- Final forum