You will receive access to:

• Certificate in Auricular Acupuncture Level 1
• Postgraduate Diploma in Therapeutic Oncology Massage

Please note: our online materials are drip-fed. Once you work through a section and mark it as complete, the next will appear in your library. Please do not panic if you do not see all of your online materials immediately. 

More course information below.

Certificate in Auricular Acupuncture Level 1

Course Structure

Course Summary

Our auricular acupuncture qualification is comprehensive and wide-ranging. 

It covers all that is required by the National Occupational Standard (NOS) and associated Skills for Health. 

The detail is given in the Auricular Acupuncture Guide. 

During this qualification, you will become familar with, and competent in, a 5 point protocol used in many health care settings.

It is used to support clients through a variety of health care concerns. It is primarily used to support those affected by cancer and people facing addiction.

It is widely used as it has many proven benefits and very few contraindications.

Upon successful completion of this course, you are welcome to join us for our Postgraduate courses. 

"Acupuncture of the ear (Auricular Acupuncture) ‘… is used in many NHS GP practices, as well as in most pain clinics and hospices in the UK.⁴ 

(it) ... is as effective as body acupuncture with some advantages."⁵

Auricular Acupuncture:

• Calms patients¹
• Associated with a reduction in waist circumference and other markers of weight loss²
• Relieves pain³
• Calms the mind³
• Supports those with allergies and infectious diseases³
• Regulates endocrine system disorders³
• Supports clients with chronic disease and functional disorders³
• Support addicts through withdrawal syndrome³
• Smoking cessation³
• Substance abuse³
• Detoxification³
• Motion sickness³
• Weight management³ 

In-Person Practical Training

Our first in person auricular acupuncture training day will take place at JY HQ in rural Staffordshire.

Case Studies

You are required to give 3 treatments to 5 different people within 3 months of your practical training. When you have completed this practical learning you will book a session with a tutor to discuss your learning as well as any challenges faced.

You are required to share images of your client and needling at this stage.

Prerequisites you need to have to take this course

You should be a wellness or health care practitioner. 

Licensing

There is a requirement for UK based acupuncturists to register premises and practitioners with the local authority for the area in which the premises are found.

Please visit your local authority website to see the detail of their requirements and cost. The law governing this requirement relates to health and hygiene which are covered in detail during our qualification.

We foresee no issues with your gaining a licence to practice having completed this qualification. Licensing remains your responsibility and, as all local authorities have different licensing processes and procedures, we are unable to guarantee a successful licensing application.

You undertake this qualification in the knowledge we accept no responsibility in the unlikley event that you are unable to register premises in your area.

References

1. Young-Chang, Yoshikazu, Jun, Makoto , Akihiro Yusuke and  Maruyama (2013) Auricular Acupuncture at the “Shenmen” and “Point Zero” Points Induced Parasympathetic Activation Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 945063. Published online 2013 Jun 4. doi: 10.1155/2013/945063
2. Lillingston, Fields and Waechter (2019) Auricular Acupuncture Associated with Reduced Waist Circumference in Overweight Women-A Randomized Controlled Trial 6471560. Published online 2019 Dec 18. doi: 10.1155/2019/6471560
3. Wang( 2009) Ear Acupuncture Micro-Acupuncture in Practice Churchill Livingstone
4. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acupuncture/ accessed 1 October 2023
5. https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/acupuncture-dimbleby-cancer-care accessed 1 October 2023

Postgraduate Diploma in Therapeutic Oncology Massage

Course content

The Jennifer Young Postgraduate Diploma in Therapeutic Oncology Massage is a certified qualification accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and designed to ease the side effects of cancer treatment, improve coping mechanisms and enhance quality of life. 

It uses acupressure points, oncology skincare and aromatherapy to enhance therapists' core learning and adapt the treatment to the individual, focusing on nine core areas including relaxation, sleep, focus, energy, confidence, headaches, nausea, holistic wellness and calm, through a combination of dedicated oils and targeted acupressure points. 

You will be given access to 

• Control of Cross Infection in a Post-COVID World Course

• Cancer Awareness Level 1 Course

• Your fully referenced, evidence-based 56-page cancer awareness workbook

• Advanced Cancer Awareness Course

• Introduction to Touch Course

• Therapeutic Oncology Massage Course

• Your fully referenced Therapeutic Oncology Massage workbook

• Therapeutic Oncology Massage - theory and practice online learning

• Your fully referenced Therapeutic Oncology Massage theory and practice workbook

• Practical training in Therapeutic Oncology Massage online learning

• Your fully referenced, evidence-based Therapeutic Oncology Massage practical workbook - detailing the routines and ways in which they should be adapted according to the needs of the client.

Prerequisites for taking this course

Please ensure you are able to present your certificate of prerequisite learning during your first tutor assessment session. If you are unable to provide proof of your prior learning you will be unable to progress further and will not be offered a refund.

Level 3+ in beauty therapy, covering massage

OR 

Level 3+ in holistic therapies, covering massage

OR

Level 3+ in complementary therapies, covering massage

OR 

Individual accredited certification in body massage