Steve Bailey Acupuncture CPD Courses

The Foundation in Podiatric Medical Acupuncture  Course is accredited by the Royal college of Podiatry. This course is ideal for podiatrist with no knowledge of acupuncture but would like to add this effective mode of treatment to manage acute and chronic  MSK disorders. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of busy podiatrists with an interest in acupuncture for the treatment of musculoskeletal and associated disorders of the lower limb. A western medical diagnosis is encouraged, however traditional Chinese concepts are combined with Western medical acupuncture to equip you with a general understanding of acupuncture and how it has evolved over the centuries. You will be introduced to techniques showing how myofascial trigger points and acupuncture points can be combined and integrated in to your daily practice for the benefit of the patient.

The course will present evidence based research in acupuncture to support its teaching. There is a strong emphasis on health and safety, needling techniques, contraindications and the importance in the selection of specific classical acupuncture and or myofascial trigger point in the management of common musculoskeletal conditions affecting the lower limb. This allows you to develop confidence and experience in the use of acupuncture. You are encourage to critically evaluate and reflect on your own clinical practice and where applicable, challenge the existing evidence base. 

The program will provide the required knowledge and understanding in the physiological effects of acupuncture on pain management and the healing process. 

On completion of the course you will be able to treat patients with a range of MSK disorders and be covered under the insurance provides by the RCoP. 

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the Medical Acupuncture Course you will: 

1. Have knowledge of the indications and contra-indications of manual acupuncture.
2. Have an understanding of myofascial pain and its management. 
3. Have a theoretical understanding of the history of acupuncture, meridians,
and classical five-element theory. 
4. Have an understanding of local, segmental, central and physiological effect of acupuncture in pain management. 
5. Have an understanding of the meridians, their course, diagnosis and pathology relating to each meridian. 
6. Have an understanding of point selection in the management of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the lower limb.
7. Have knowledge and understanding of how to deliver evidence of clinical reasoning and reflective learning, based on one’s own clinical practice. 
8. Have an understanding of how to critically appraise research in acupuncture and relate the finding to improve own practice. 
9. Have knowledge and understanding of how to practise in a safe and prudent manner, and to recognise emergency conditions and other circumstances that may necessitate referral to, or consultation with, their health care providers.