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Diploma in Paediatric Acupuncture

A three part course starting in January 2012 at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. This is a comprehensive course in paediatric acupuncture. The course is the result of many years of development by Julian Scott. You will be provided with handouts, a 1600 page manual and given coursework assignments. Clinical work, photos and videos of clinical situations will be included. You will have the opportunity to bring patients to the College. This course will deepen your understanding of acupuncture and enrich your adult practice, as well as enabling you to treat children and babies.
It will also help practitioners of herbal medicine and tuina develop their skills in diagnosing and treating children.

Structure of the course

The first part consists of four days and is for those who wish to learn about the treatment of children, but who do not wish to make paediatrics a major part of their practice. There will be an introduction to the main differences between treating children and adults.

The second part consists of a further eight days, covering some of the major children’s problems in detail. This part will include two days of Western medical paediatrics.

The third part consists of a further six days. It builds on the first two parts and goes into the treatment of children in greater depth. It is intended for those who wish to
develop their skills and for those who may wish to start a children’s clinic.

Diploma

A diploma will be issued on completion of all three parts.

Clinical work

Participants will be expected to observe experienced practitioners.

Objectives of the course

Part 1

Be able to treat simple conditions in babies and young children
Recognise accumulation disorder
Understand diet for babies and children
Treat vomiting and diarrhoea
Know the importance of Lingering Pathogenic Factors in children
Know the range of conditions acupuncture can help
Know when to refer

Part 2

Develop a low-pain needle technique
Be confident in treating the common children’s conditions including:
Asthma
Enuresis
Hyperactivity
Complications of immunisations

Part 3

Be confident in treating a wide range
of conditions in babies and children,
including
Infections
Food allergies
Eczema
Fevers
The childhood illnesses
(whooping cough, measles)

Entry requirements

A recognized qualification in acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine with a good knowledge of acupuncture points and anatomy. You may have to attend an interview at the College.

Fees

Part 1 (4 days) £425
Parts 1 and 2 (12 days) £1200
Parts 1, 2 and 3 (18 days) £1800

A discount of 2·5% is available for full payment by 31st December 2011. Once you are offered a place you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of £150.

Dates

Part 1
6, 20, 27 January, 10 Febuary 2012
Part 2
24 Febuary, 9, 23 Mar, 20 April, 11, 25 May 15, 29 June 2012
Part 3
14, 28 September, 19 October, 2, 23 November, 14 December 2012

Eligibility

The course is open to qualified acupuncture practitioners. Parts 2 and 3 are limited to 25 participants. If Part 1 is oversubscribed, preference will be given to those attending Parts
2 and 3.

Application

For an application form please apply to the registrar – karen.starr@cicm.org.uk

Teachers

Julian Scott has been treating children for 35 years. He first studied at ICOM, and then studied further in China. His translation of Chinese texts became the foundation for the first edition of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children. Subsequent editions incorporated more clinical
observations on how the traditional theories had to be adapted to Western conditions. He co-founded children’s clinics in England, Israel and the USA.

Teresa Barlow has been treating children for nearly 20 years. She first studied at ICOM, and then studied further in China. Together with Julian, she is the author of the 3rd edition of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children, and co-founded children’s clinics in Israel and the USA.

Dr. Stephen Gascoigne qualified in medicine in the UK in 1976. He worked in hospital and general practice for over six years and during this time became interested in holistic medicine. He trained in acupuncture in Shanghai, China and subsequently in Chinese herbal medicine in London. He is the author of The Clinical Medicine Guide - A Holistic Perspective and The Chinese Way to Health. He now divides his time between a busy practice in Bath, England and West Cork, Ireland.

 

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