Anatomy & Acupuncture Cadaveric CPD Course, London

• While not mandatory for practice, there are some potential benefits for acupuncturists to observe a cadaver dissection:

  • Improved anatomical understanding: Acupuncture points are based on specific locations along channels. Dissection offers a firsthand view of the underlying muscles, nerves, and blood vessels, which can improve an acupuncturist’s understanding of the meridians’ course and relationship to anatomical structures.

  • Enhanced needle placement accuracy: Precise needle placement is crucial in acupuncture. Observing dissections can solidify the acupuncturist’s understanding of the three-dimensional relationships between acupuncture points, organs, and other structures. This can lead to more accurate and effective needle placement.

  • Deeper appreciation for body mechanics: Witnessing the body’s intricate network of muscles, tendons, and ligaments can provide acupuncturists with a deeper appreciation for how the body moves and functions. This knowledge can be helpful in understanding musculoskeletal issues and formulating treatment plans.

  However, it’s important to consider some factors:

  • Emotional response: Dissections can be emotionally challenging for some people.

  • Limited application: Acupuncture meridians will not be directly observable during dissection.  The dissection will be carried out by an experienced Dissector who may have no knowledge of acupuncture.  The afternoon session will be led by Acupuncturist Kevin Young.

  • Availability and Cost: Cadaver dissection courses specifically for acupuncturists are not common.  AAC have tried to ensure a low cost course

  Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to observe a cadaver dissection is a personal one.

A one-day CPD in anatomy revision and acupuncture needling using cadavers.

• Anatomy revision on cadavers
• Anatomy & needling specific cautionary acupuncture points.
• Depths of internal organs when needling
• Depths of specific nerves and anatomical structures
• Revision of safety to specific areas
• Needling to specific soft tissue structures, muscles, joints, ligaments & tendons

Examples;

• Upper cervical/occipital
• GB:21- upper trapezius, downwards into rib cavity and lungs
• ST:12 Supra-clavicular Fossa
• Anterior/posterior rib cage and intercostal
• Bladder points/posterior intercostal
• BL:54 – Sacrum, foramen & Sciatica
• GB:30 – Gemellus superior/inferior, Obturator internus & Quadratus Femoris
• BL:40 – Popliteal fossa
• GB:34 – Fibula head – peroneal nerve
• Specific structure such as key ligaments, muscles and tendons
• Advanced needling techniques; Thread needling & deep needling
• And more

Times are approximate and may change as the day goes on
10am –  Briefing of course, outline, and structure
10:15am – Overview; Anatomy of upper trunk and upper limb, Cadaver/dissection session
11:20am – Break
11:35am – Overview; Anatomy of pelvis and lower limb, Dissection session
1:00pm – Lunch
2:00pm – Upper torso and limb – points, Needling session
3:15pm – Break
3:35pm – Lower Limb & Pelvis – points, Needling session
6:50pm – Review
5pm – Finish

Cost: £195

This is a practical demonstration with a cadaver. Please do not attend if you are squeamish.

Once you have attended the course, you will be sent a CPD certificate. This course is 6 CPD points.

***Refunds cannot be given after 30 days before the course start date due us having to book the teacher and location beforehand.***

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• You must be 18 years or older and understand spoken and written English.
• You must be an acupuncturist
• You must be prepared to watch live demonstrations of a cadaver and dissection.

Course Cancellation Policy

We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, and you may need to cancel your enrolment. To ensure fairness to all participants and allow us sufficient time to manage course logistics, we have the following cancellation policy:

Cancellation by the Attendee:

• You may cancel your course registration up to 30 calendar days before the scheduled start date of the course and receive a full refund of the course fee.
• Cancellations made within 30 calendar days of the course start date will not be eligible for a refund.
• You may, however, nominate a substitute attendee to take your place on the course, provided you notify us of the substitute’s details at least 2 working days prior to the course commencement.

To request a cancellation or substitution, please notify us in writing via email or using our contact form, and include the following information:

• Your full name
• The course name and date
• The reason for cancellation
• If applicable, the full name and contact details of the substitute attendee.

Cancellation by Us:

• In the unlikely event that we have to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient enrollment, we will notify you as soon as possible.
• In such cases, you will be offered a full refund of the course fee or the option to transfer your registration to another available course of the same value. We will not be responsible for any other costs incurred by you as a result of the cancellation, such as travel or accommodation expenses.

By registering for our courses, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this cancellation policy.