Logistics of the courseThe course is divided into two sessions:
Session 1. This is the first two days, which accustom the participant to needle handling and instill the principles of safe needling; introduce the principles of point selection and the neurophysiological justification for these principles; the application of the principles to common pain conditions; and point finding on animals. Session 2. During the second two days the approach is broadened and covers other conditions that may be treated with acupuncture, e.g. visceral and dermatological conditions, along with the introduction of electroacupuncture and further selected points, paper cases and live case demonstrations. The course can be taken as a single four-day course, or as two x two days separated by a month. The former is convenient for those who wish to minimize travelling and weekday time off (Friday to Monday inclusive); the latter option allows for some needling practice in between sessions and a discussion of this experience during the second session. TeachingThis includes a mix of :
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The legal status of veterinary acupuncture
The treatment of animals with acupuncture is an act of veterinary surgery and can therefore only be performed by a qualified veterinary surgeon.
Qualified VNs can perform acupuncture as a Schedule 3 procedure and therefore the course is open to VNs. However, VNs should be aware that, given the nature and practise of acupuncture, they will be restricted by the limitations of Schedule 3. Current RCVS guidelines state that the VN must be directed by a veterinary surgeon qualified in acupuncture and that depth and position of needling should be part of that direction. They advise that the directing veterinary surgeon should be on the premises when the VN carries out the acupuncture.
Please note that these guidelines are always open to change and it is the VNs' responsibility to update themselves as to current advice.
Qualified VNs can perform acupuncture as a Schedule 3 procedure and therefore the course is open to VNs. However, VNs should be aware that, given the nature and practise of acupuncture, they will be restricted by the limitations of Schedule 3. Current RCVS guidelines state that the VN must be directed by a veterinary surgeon qualified in acupuncture and that depth and position of needling should be part of that direction. They advise that the directing veterinary surgeon should be on the premises when the VN carries out the acupuncture.
Please note that these guidelines are always open to change and it is the VNs' responsibility to update themselves as to current advice.
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