Acupuncture for HEADACHE 7 September 2017
BMAS House, Northwich, Cheshire (nr. Manchester)
Overview of the NICE guidance. Overview of headache: history and classification. Demonstration: assessment of the patient. Anatomy: relevant anatomy of the head and neck. Practical sessions: assessment and needling practice
A one day course covering key aspects of acupuncture for treatment of headache, focusing on the assessment, treatment and management of headache. The morning consisting of lectures and demonstrations, with particular reference to the NICE guidelines for acupuncture for headache, followed by an afternoon of practical sessions to refresh existing skills and/or learn new techniques to improve your expertise in this field.
The course is for regulated health professionals who use acupuncture in their practice and would like to revise or improve their knowledge and skills in the management of patients with headache.
PROGRAMME Subject to change
Introduction
Overview of current recommendations and evidence
Overview of headache: history and classification
Anatomy: relevant anatomy of the head and neck
Demonstration: assessment of the patient
Group Practical Sessions
Assessment and needling
GB21 / upper trapezius – supine and prone
Identify C2
GB20 / semispinalis, splenius and trapezius attachment – prone and supine
Sternocleidomastoid / LI18
Assessment and needling
Taiyang / temporalis / ST8
GB14, Yintang, BL2
ST7 / masseter, pterygoids
Delegate notes, tea, coffee, and light lunch are included.
This is a practical course and is subject to proof of Hepatitis B immunisation showing antibody level or results of a recent blood screen for Hep B surface antigens. Please read this policy before proceeding: HEPATITIS B POLICY
You are also required to be registered with a relevant regulatory body (or BAcC member), BMAS trained and/or currently using medical acupuncture. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Northwich office on 01606 786782.