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Graduate Certificate in Medical Acupuncture

Course code: 2678 + Course abbreviation: GradCertMedAcup + Total credit points required: 24 + 2 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

Off-campus (Clayton)

Course description

This course, offered by the Department of General Practice, is intended for general practitioners. It aims to provide an understanding of medical acupuncture, both historically and philosophically, to clarify its interlocking role with modern medical care. The course also aims to provide the necessary tools for general practitioners to develop non-pharmacological pain management strategies and to promote self-appraisal of drug prescribing and referral patterns for patients with pain. The knowledge and skills gained from the course, in addition to the practical guidance provided, should equip general practitioners to begin practising medical acupuncture with confidence on their own patients in appropriate clinical conditions.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be currently registered by the medical board in their respective state, or have a qualification which is eligible to be registered in a state of the Commonwealth. A minimum of two years of work experience in general practice is essential, and preference will be given to applicants who are currently employed and have been in active general practice for a minimum period of two years. Special consideration may be given to suitably qualified overseas graduates residing in their own country.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 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.

Contact details

Inquiries

Ms Julieanne Tilbury
Department of General Practice
867 Centre Road
East Bentleigh, Victoria 3165
Australia

Telephone: +61 3 8575 2217

Email: julieanne.tilbury@med.monash.edu.au

Website: www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/pgrad.html

Course coordinator

Dr Danny Traum

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