Clinical Acupuncture
Overview
DIPLOMA
6 Month/12 days Clinical Acupuncture Course
Course Introduction / Outline
This specialist course is a modern implementation of traditional Chinese acupuncture
for therapists & Healthcare Professionals.
The course includes an introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory,
which serves as a foundation for the practical clinical section, and is essential for any
non-acupuncture practitioner. The theory is designed to provide a working
knowledge and understanding of the Acupuncture System, and the acupuncture
points commonly used.
Students are taught choice, location and needling techniques to treat more than 20
research based diseases and conditions from headaches to injuries.
Please find attached a complete breakdown of the modules for your records
Contents
ACU COURSE INTRODUCTION / OUTLINE, TRAINING OPTIONS,
ACCREDITATION AND PRE-REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS............................1
MODULE 1 ............................................................................................................2
MODULE 2 ............................................................................................................3
MODULE 3 ............................................................................................................4
MODULE 4 ............................................................................................................5
MODULE 5 ............................................................................................................6
MODULE 6 ............................................................................................................7
Training Options
A. Companies can book a variety of dates to cover the 12-days to suit their business
needs.
B. Individuals take the training as 6 weekend dates
C. We are happy to deliver our training courses to groups above a minimum of 10,
please contact our head office to enquire (info@koretherapy.com)
Course accreditation
This course is accredited by the Acupuncture Society. Once registered you can
apply for student insurance to cover your training practice and full qualified insurance
with your final certificate (The FHT will also insure you for this course).
Full qualification & registration enables you to use MAcS CL after your name on your
business documentation.
Pre-requisite qualifications
All students must have recognised qualifications in a bodyworks therapy that include
anatomy & physiology level 3. A telephone interview with site of your qualification
and practice insurance is needed.
Please contact us 01253 728035 for further clarification if you are unsure the criteria.
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Module 1
Theory Content
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History of Acupuncture.
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Jing Luo - Introduction to 12 Meridians
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Introduction to 5 Element Acupuncture and clinical applications

Cun Measurement system
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Research and study of classroom materials.

Safety & security
Practical
 Functions, indications and locations of Acupoints.

Lung - 5, 7, 9. Large Intestine - 4, 11, 15, 20. Spleen – 3, 4, 6, 10, 15.
Stomach – 8, 25, 36 ,40, 41

Basic Needling techniques – depth, angle, direction and applicable contraindications
Assignments
Write a short paper (No More than 150 words on each subject), describing the
following Western diseases:
High Blood Pressure, CVA & Sequelae

Student Port folio instructions issued.

Draw mind maps for the Acu-points taught in this module.

Describe/explain the Western Functions of Lung, Liver, Spleen and Stomach.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module the student will be able to:
Outline the history of Acupuncture, List the 5 elements and associated aspects.
List the 12 meridians.
Successfully locate the module acupoints and list 2 actions of each acupoints.
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Module 2
Theory Content

Revisit and revise Module 1. Functions of the Zang-Fu Organs.
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Meridian pathways for Liver/Gall Bladder, Kidney/Bladder meridian.

Introduction to Spinal Composition.

Research and study of acupuncture protocols for CVA and Sequelae, High
Blood Pressure, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Angioneurotic Headache, Dizziness
and Vertigo.
Practical

Functions, indications, and locations of Acupoints.
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Liver – 2, 3, 8. Gall Bladder – 20, 21, 30, 34. Kidney – 3, 6, 7. Bladder – 10,
40, 60, 62. Introduction to Bladder Back Shu points.

Basic Needling techniques – depth, angle, direction and applicable contraindications
Assignments
Write a short paper (No More than 150 words), describing the following western
diseases:
Paper 1:Frozen shoulder and Diabetes,

Paper 2: Headaches and Amenorrhea

Draw mind maps for the module Acu-point actions

Describe/explain the Western Functions of Liver, Gall Bladder, Kidney, and
Urinary Bladder.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module the Acu-student will be able to:
List briefly the Functions of the Zang-Fu Organs; understand the interaction of the 5
elements.
Successfully locate the module acupoints. List 2 actions of each module acupoint.
Describe the relative nature of Yin & Yang, and describe the laws of interaction of
Yin & Yang.
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Module 3
Theory Content

Revisit and revise Module 2.

Meridian pathways for Heart / Small Intestine, Pericardium / San Jiao.

Research and study of acupuncture protocols for Musculo-skeletal; shoulder,
elbow and wrist joint pain. Diabetes, headaches and amenorrhea.
Practical

Functions, indications and locations of acupoints

Heart – 3, 5, 7. Small Intestine – 3,9,19. Pericardium – 6, 7. San Jiao –
5,6,10. Continuation of Bladder Back Shu points from module 2.

Basic Needling techniques – depth, angle, direction and applicable contraindications

Point prescriptions for patterns of disease
Assignments
Write a short paper (No More than 150 words), describing the following western
diseases:
Paper 1: Diarrhoea and constipation

Paper 2: Sciatica and infertility

Draw a mind map for the module Acu points.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module the Acu-student will be able to:
Successfully locate the module acupoints. List 2 actions of each module acupoint.
Describe/list & practise Treatment Principles for diseases covered so far.
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Module 4
Theory Content

Revisit and revise Modules 1-3

Meridian pathways for Du and Ren channels.

Research and study of acupuncture protocols for: Musculo-skeletal - Hip,
knee and ankle problems, sciatica, infertility, constipation and diarrhoea.

Tongue diagnosis
Practical

Functions, indications and locations of acupoints.

Du - 4,14,20. Ren – 4, 5, 6, 12, 17.

Basic Needling techniques – depth, angle, direction and applicable contraindications.

Tongue diagnosis
Assignments
Write a short paper (No More than 150 words), describing the following:

Paper 1: Chronic Fatigue syndrome and Arthritis

Paper 2: skin allergies: urticarial, eczema, neurodermatitis

Draw a mind map for the Back-Shu points Du and Ren
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module the Acu-student will be able to:
Describe the clinical applications of the module points. Describe/list & practise
Treatment Principles for diseases covered so far.
Understand the meridian correlation to the tongue and be able to use as part of
treatment assessment.
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Module 5
Theory Content

Revisit and revise Modules 1 to 5

Research and study of acupuncture protocols for: skin diseases, arthritis and
chronic fatigue syndrome.

Chinese medicine prognosis process
Practical

Basic Needling techniques – depth, angle, direction and applicable contraindications

Revision of Functions, indications, of Acu points

Disease Treatment Principles and point prescriptions
Assignments

Revision

Portfolio update
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module the Acu-student will be able to:
Describe, list and chose point prescriptions for 20 common diseases.
Demonstrate practical and safe acupuncture for 20 common diseases.
Understand the TCM theories which form the foundations for the practical clinical
acupuncture.
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Module 6
6.1 Theory Content

Preparation for Final written Exam.

Preparation for practical exam.
6.2 Practical

Basic Needling techniques – depth, angle, direction and applicable contraindications

Revision of Functions, indications, of Acu points.

Group Activities in preparation for final examinations.
6.3 Final Assessment
Written assessment 2 hour paper
Practical Examination – 2 patients per student, each session not to exceed 1
hour.
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