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Auricular Acupuncture Level 1 (Therapist) - Offer

This course is designed for those WITH existing therapy qualifications.

In-person day required 

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. 

 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

No experience or qualification is required, all are welcome to join us.

“Auricular acupuncture is probably the most developed and best documented, scientifically, of all the Microsystems of acupuncture and is the most practical and widely used.” 
- Director General of the World Health Organisation 1990 
 

In-Person Practical Training

Places are strictly limited.
 
A booking link will be sent as soon as you register for this course. 
 
 

Case Studies

Independent Study

 
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. 
 
 

 The Benefits of Auricular Acupuncture

 

  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