Postgraduate certificate in acupuncture for women's health

Postgraduate Certificate in Acupuncture for Women's Health

Evidence-based training for healthcare professionals to assess, reason, and treat common women’s health presentations with safe, clinically relevant acupuncture protocols.

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Course curriculum overview

80 hours of flexible online learning and hands-on practical workshops. Build confidence treating: endometriosis, PCOS, pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea, oligomenorrhoea, infertility support, overactive bladder, menopause symptoms and hot flushes.

1. How to navigate through the course
2. Access the course on your tablet or mobile
3. The Five Elements in the management of musculoskeletal disorders
1. Review key anatomical features and physiological functions of the female reproductive system.
2. Assessment
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1. The menstrual cycle and irregularities
2. Hormonal regulation of the female reproductive system
3. Assessment
1. Introduction to endometriosis and the effect of acupuncture on endometriosis and quality of life
2. The effect of stress on endometriosis
3. Assessment
1. The effects of prostaglandins on the menstrual cycle and endometriosis
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2. What is dopamine, and its effect during the menstrual cycle?
3. The role of dopamine agonists in endometriosis treatment
4. Assessment
5. Changes in blood colour during menses and endometriosis
6. Menses blood colour assessment
1. Acupuncture for Endometriosis: A Case Study
2. The effect of acupuncture on dopamine levels
3. The effect of acupuncture on serotonin levels
4. Dietary changes to help with endometriosis
5. Assessment
6. Acupuncture for endometriosis: A case study
7. Evidence-Based Acupuncture Protocol for Endometriosis
8. Patient Information Document: Endometriosis and Acupuncture
9. Acupuncture treatment assessment form
10. ROSENBERG self-assessment scale
11. Hamilton Axnxiety Rating
12. Endometriosis self assessment tool
1. Introduction to polycystic ovarian syndrome
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2. Inositol and insulin resistance
3. Dietary and Exercise Recommendations for PCOS
4. Acupuncture and shockwave in the management of PCOS
5. Acupuncture treatment protocol
6. Patient information sheet
7. How to monitor the progress of PCOS
8. Diet and Exercise in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
9. PCOS symptom and cycle tracker template
10. PCOS Assessment
1. Introduction to auricular acupuncture
2. Introduction to history and anatomy of auricular acupuncture
3. Introduction to auricular acupuncture - anatomy of the ear
4. Introduction to needling of the ear
5. Effect of acupuncture on anxiety and pain
6. Effect of acupuncture on insomnia and pain
7. Assessment of learning
1. Auricular acupuncture protocol for anxiety
2. Auricular acupuncture protocol for back pain
3. Auricular acupuncture protocol for insomnia
4. Auricular acupuncture protocol for weight-loss
5. NADA protocol for hot flush and post cancer treatment
1. Introduction to electroacupuncture
2. Introduction to electroacupuncture
3. Introduction to EA units for the management of MSK disorders
4. How to use an EA device
5. Electroacupuncture to optimise wound healing
6. Introduction to the healing process
7. Effects of electroacupuncture in the management of inflammation
8. Electroacupuncture Assessment
1. Dry cupping in women's reproductive health
2. What is cupping therapy
3. History of cupping therapy
4. The introduction of cupping therapy to Western countries
5. Introduction to categorisation of cupping therapy
6. Technical types of cupping therapy
7. What is dry cupping therapy?
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8. What is wet cupping therapy?
9. What is massage cupping therapy?
10. What is flash cupping therapy?
11. What is the optimum pressure in side the cup and the ideal duration of cupping therapy?
12. Light, medium and strong cupping therapy explained
13. Additional therapies to complement cupping therapy
14. Areas treated with cupping therapy
15. Indication and contraindication of cupping therapy
16. Adverse and preventable events of cupping therapy
17. Case reports on adverse events of cupping therapy
18. Systematic review investigating the safety of cupping therapy
19. Introduction to the underlying mechanism of cupping therapy
20. Conditioned pain modulation theory
21. Pain gait theory
22. Blood detoxification theory
23. Immune system theory
24. Reflex zone theory
25. Nitric Oxide theory
26. Introduction to applying cupping therapy
27. Which cupping therapy set should I buy?
1. Introduction to pelvic floor anatomy, function and rehabilitation
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2. Acupuncture exercise based treatment protocol
3. Acupuncture and manual therapy treatment protocol
4. Radial shockwave therapy for pelvic health
5. Effective trigger points for pelvic pain
6. Pelvic pain assessment
1. Acupuncture for Menstrual Headaches
2. Acupuncture treatment protocol for menstrual headaches
3. Patient information sheet
4. Menstrual headache assessment
1. Introduction - acupuncture in the treatment of dysmenorrhea
2. Acupuncture treatment protocol for dysmenorrhea
3. Short Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (SMDQ16)
4. Patient information sheet
5. Dysmenorrhea Assessment
1. Oligomenorrhea (infrequent menstruation) Introduction
2. Acupuncture treatment protocol for oligomenorrhea
3. Oligomenorrhea patient information
4. Oligomenorrhea Assessment
1. Acupuncture for Infertility: A Comprehensive Evidence-Based Review
2. Optimal Acupuncture Treatment Parameters for Infertility
1. A short report on the Western and TCM rationales for acupuncture treatment of Genitourinary conditions
2. Regulation of the bladder by the autonomic nervous system
3. Effects of acupuncture on overactive bladder
4. Evidence-based OAB treatment protocol
5. Patient information sheet OAB
6. OAB Assessment
1. Menopausal Mood, Cognitive, Sleep, and Sexual Symptoms: An Evidence-Based Review
2. Acupuncture Treatment Protocol for Menopausal Symptoms
3. Lifestyle Factors in Managing Menopausal Symptoms
4. Patient Information Sheet - Menopause and Acupuncture
5. Menapaus Assessment
1. Acupuncture for Hot Flushes: An Evidence-Based Review
2. Diet and exercise for hot flushes
3. Hot flush diary
4. Hot flush patient information
5. Acupuncture Treatment Protocol for Hot Flushes
6. Hot Flush Assessment
1. The somatosensory cortex
2. The limbic system and pain
3. A modern understanding of mechanisms of acupuncture on pain pathways.
4. An understanding of the effect of acupuncture on the pain pathways
5. Assessment
6. Effect of insomnia on pain
7. Effect of anxiety on pain
8. Psychological impact on wound healing
9. The effect of emotions on of musculoskeletal pain disorders.
10. Assessment
11. Effect of acupuncture on pain
12. Assessment
1. Acupuncture in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: Clinical Review
2. Osteoporosis Acupuncture Patient Info.
3. Osteoperosis Assessment

About this course

Monthly payment plan
139 lessons
7 hours of video content

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

Perform structured assessment and clinical reasoning for common women’s health presentations
Select acupuncture points and treatment parameters with an evidence-based rationale
Use outcome measures, patient trackers and ready-to-use forms to monitor change
Apply safe practice: contraindications, precautions and adverse events (including pregnancy considerations)
Communicate a clear treatment plan to patients and referrers

Who this course is for?

The Postgraduate Certificate in Acupuncture for Women’s Health is suitable for healthcare professionals seeking to expand their therapeutic options, including nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, acupuncturists, as well as massage and sports therapists, who have completed a foundation or diploma course in acupuncture. If you have not completed a foundation, diploma or postgraduate diploma course in medical acupuncture, please take a look at our list of courses.

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Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will have an improved understanding of acupuncture for women’s health conditions and refined needling techniques and clinical reasoning. Participants will learn to:

Understand the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system.
Understand the physiological nature of endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, hot flushes, hormone imbalances and infertility.
Understand the underlying mechanisms of acupuncture in the management of a range of women’s health issues.
Apply acupuncture techniques to address pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP), hot flushes, overactive bladder, dyspareunia, nausea, and vomiting.
Expanding expertise by exploring specialised topics in depth based on previous studies.
Recognise and manage contraindications, precautions, and potential adverse events, especially during pregnancy, to ensure safe practice.

Course Assessments

Course Assessment

Following each module, a multiple-choice quiz is provided to assess the course content; a minimum score of 70% is required to progress. Participants who do not pass may re-evaluate the course materials and retake the assessment. Participants are required to complete a group case series. A certificate of completion accredited by the CPD Standards Office is awarded once all course material is completed and marked.

FAQ

When can I start?

You can enrol now. The course is designed for flexible, self-paced study.
Do I need to attend a practical workshop?

The practical workshop consolidates safety, point location, technique and clinical reasoning. Select the location and date that best suit you.
How long do I have access to the course?

You have 24 months' access to the course.
Is this suitable if I’m new to acupuncture?

This is a postgraduate-level certificate and assumes prior foundation/diploma acupuncture training.
Is this course accredited?

The Postgraduate Certificate Acupuncture in Women's Health is accredited by the CPD Standards and is undergoing accreditation by the Federation of Holistic Therapies (FHT).
What if I can’t attend my workshop date?

If you are unable to attend a workshop date, you may refer to another date.
Can I pay by instalments?

You can pay in full or over 5 months

Ready to build real clinical confidence in women’s health acupuncture?

Advance your clinical acupuncture expertise and make a meaningful difference to women living with chronic health conditions. Our Postgraduate Certificate in Acupuncture for Women’s Health is designed for practitioners seeking to deepen their skills and deliver effective, evidence-based care. Through comprehensive modules and practical workshops, you’ll develop robust protocols, improve safety and technique, and strengthen your clinical reasoning. Enrol now to gain access to ready-to-use clinic resources and build genuine confidence in treating women’s health issues.

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