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Postgraduate handbook 2004
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Certificate in Medical Acupuncture

This 24-credit-point course is offered through off-campus learning mode by the Department of General Practice. The course, which is supported by the Australian Medical Acupuncture College, is available to registered general practitioners engaged in part-time or full-time general practice.

The objectives of the course are:

to understand the history and philosophy of acupuncture, and to see clearly its interlocking role in modern medical care
to understand the mechanisms of action of acupuncture in scientific terms
to take a competent and full medical history, and to address those facets of illness which are important in an acupuncture diagnosis
to apply the knowledge gained from the study material and practical guidance to enable students to begin practising medical acupuncture with confidence on their own patients in appropriate clinical conditions
to develop non-pharmacological pain management strategies and promote self-appraisal of drug prescribing and referral patterns for patients with pain
to use and appraise validated outcome measurements following acupuncture treatment, audit results, and develop basic research skills in the field of medical acupuncture.

Course structure

The course is conducted part-time over a period of approximately 12 months and consists of the following four core units:

Core units

CMA1001 History and philosophy, Channels and points
CMA1002 Modern physiology: physiology and assessment of pain
CMA1003 Acupuncture techniques and therapeutics
CMA1004 Clinical practice

Assessment

Assessment is by coursework participation, assignments, formal examination and clinical supervision including attendance at two compulsory weekend workshops.

Inquiries

Inquiries should be directed to Ms Julieanne Tilbury, Department of General Practice, 867 Centre Road, East Bentleigh, Victoria 3165, telephone (03) 9579 3188 or email julieanne.tilbury@med.monash.edu.au. Website http://www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/grad_studies.html.