2678 - Graduate Certificate in Medical Acupuncture
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradCertMedAcup |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Intake restrictions | This course is not available to international student visa holders. |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 24 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year PT Part-time study only. |
| Contact details | Administrative officer, Graduate Studies - Department of General Practice: Telephone +61 3 8575 2216; email genprac@med.monash.edu.au or visit www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/acupuncture.html |
| Course coordinator | Dr Danny Traum |
Description
This course is designed for general practitioners to provide an understanding of medical acupuncture, both historically and philosophically. The knowledge and skills gained from the course, in addition to the practical guidance provided, should enable general practitioners to practice medical acupuncture with confidence with their own patients in appropriate clinical conditions.
Assessment
Assessment is by coursework participation, assignments, formal examination and clinical supervision including attendance at two compulsory weekend workshops.
Objectives
On completion of the course, students should be able to:
- understand the history and philosophy of acupuncture, and to see clearly its interlocking role in modern medical care
- understand the mechanisms of action of acupuncture in scientific terms
- take a competent and full medical history, and address those facets of illness which are important in an acupuncture diagnosis
- apply the knowledge gained from the study material, and practical guidance, to begin practicing medical acupuncture with confidence on their own patients, in appropriate clinical conditions
- develop non-pharmacological pain management strategies and promote self appraisal of drug prescribing and referral patterns for patients with pain
- use and appraise validated outcome measurements following acupuncture treatment, following acupuncture treatment, audit results, and develop basic research skills in the field of medical acupuncture.
Structure
Students complete four core units.
Requirements
Students complete:
Professional recognition
Awarded Australian Medical Acupuncture College Part 1 Fellowship on successful completion of course. Accredited with the Joint Consultative Committee on Medical Acupuncture (a tripartite committee with representatives from the Australian Medical Acupuncture College (AMAC), The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)).
Award(s) received on completion
Graduate Certificate in Medical Acupuncture
13 October 2017 18 November 2024