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China's Ambassador to Ireland, Liu Biwei and a Foundation Graduate
WFAS Members (1987) WFCMS & PEFOTS members. International Conference Photos
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HERBAL TRAINING COURSE. (Dip Medical Herbalism)
Applications are now being taken for our next Herbal Training programme.
Teachers Professor Jin, Dr. Wu and Dr. Meng.
Graduates qualify for professional membership of Association of Chinese Herbalists in Ireland (ACHI) and membership of National Council for Medical
Herbalists.
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Post Graduate Tui Na Course with Dr. Fanyi Meng.
Experienced TCM, Tuina and Qi Gong practitioner.
Dr. Meng incorporates Qi Gong excercises in his Tuina Training.
Next Tuina programme Sept. Applications now being accepted.
This is open to all practitioners and senior students.
CPD credits apply to all post graduate programmes and seminars.
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Diet and Nutrition (ITEC ACCREDITED)

Knowledge and competency based food and human nutrition modules for the complementary therapy practice.

Diploma in Biomedical Acupuncture 2010

1 year for medical professionals;

The Acupuncture Foundation offers a one year postgraduate Diploma course in biomedical acupuncture aimed at medical professionals.

Programme Overview

The overall aim of the programme is to offer comprehensive, safe and effective training in the use of Acupuncture techniques within a western scientific evidence based framework.

The programme is designed to provide qualified healthcare professionals with an interest in acupuncture with knowledge and clinical acupuncture skills to support safe and considered practice in a range of clinical settings.

Focusing on the management of pain, acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions, neurological pathways within the scope of professional practice. This is a skills based course and acupuncture dry needling, electro acupuncture, laser techniques eill be taught as part of the programme.

This course will offer health professionals an added dimension to their core skills within the scope of their own professional practice.

Scientific theories of acupuncture are emerging and have advanced understanding of this ancient therapy. The focus of the course will be evidence based western scientific approaches to acupuncture practice. Basic Traditional Chinese Philosophies and terms will be referenced, but will not be taught in depth.

Special features of the programme include the following:

A strong emphasis on clinical skills, clinical training begins in the second module and clinical skills are practiced continously throughout the programme.
An integrated curriculum where students gain knowledge and understanding of the science underpinning acupuncture from a biomedical perspective.
An emphasis on evidence based practice to improve patient outcomes.
Academic staff members teach in higher education and they are also practitioners. They are available to bring this expertise to link the theoretical and practical components of the programme.

For more information please contact the Foundation by emailing acufound@eircom.net, or by ringing 353 1 8574040.

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British Acupuncture Council Annual Conference September 11 and 12 London

Post Graduate Herbal Certificate (pre prepared herbal formulae)

1 year programme for CM professionals and senior students in compliance with the provisions of the EU Directive. ATCM and ACHI registration. T & C apply.

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