Exploring Dangerous Acupuncture Points - cadaver prosection

Exploring Dangerous Acupuncture Points

Course overview

The course will provide you with an amazing opportunity to see the anatomical structures of the body in true 3D at various levels of dissection in relation to acupuncture points that are documented as having major cautions; such as Bladder-1 around the eye, Ren-22 at the throat, and many others. This unique CPD course has been specially designed for qualified and student health care professionals, with an interest in learning more about the detailed workings of the body and human living anatomy.

Who is the course for?

Acupuncturists Osteopaths Naturopaths Chiropractors Physiotherapists Body workers etc who use acupuncture in their scope of practice.

What will I learn?

During the session you will explore in detail the areas where these acupuncture points are located on prosected cadavers, these are cadavers that have been pre dissected to expose the areas that will be looked at in detail, the process of dissection takes many hours to perform. You will be provided with protective lab coats and gloves, and will be encouraged to investigate and handle the cadavers under guidance and supervision. Because each of these groups are small, you will have ample opportunities to palpate and interact with the prosections, and plenty of discussion time to ask all the questions of the anatomist that you may have.

How many hours CPD?

2 hours CPD. The day will run from 13.30pm to 15.30pm

Is the course assessed?

The course is not assessed, however throughout the session the anatomist will interact and ask questions of the participants.

Other information

The courses are run using the facilities at Kings College London. Participants are asked to be at the venue at least 15 minutes prior to start of the session; 13.15pm. These sessions have been designed for professional healthcare practitioners and as such are not open to the general public. Please note that expectant mothers, photography, mobile phones, eating, drinking, smoking and the wearing of contact lenses are not permitted in the Dissecting Room for legal and health and safety reasons. All course attendees must comply with Human Tissue Act regulations. Dissecting Room staff reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone not adhering to these regulations.

Tutor

Dr. David Parry