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Anatomy & Physiology Level 3 Diploma Course
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This course is taught over a period of six months and includes a correspondence part with written assignments and email/telephone support of 2 lecturers as well as six days of lectures within this time period. The lectures will be held on Fridays from 10:00 to 16:00 at the University of London.
The aim of the different modules is to give students and other practitioners a comprehensive understanding of human biology and all its various aspects. At the end of the six months, there will be a 3-hour exam including multiple choice questions and an essay.
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Anatomy:
Cell structure, Tissues, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Endocrine System, Circulatory System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, GU System
Physiology:
Cell Physiology, Neuro-Physiology, Circulation and respiration, Kidney & GU System, Digestion and Metabolic Physiology, Endocrinology, Immunology, Homeostasis and Disease
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Students wishing to apply for CCM courses who don't already have anatomy and physiology and anyone wishing to learn anatomy and physiology to level 3 standard.
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The cost of the course is £395.
(Please note that course fees are non-refundable)
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Kirsten Dhar MAcS MPCHM
Senior Lecturer
Research and Development
Natural Sciences
Kirsten Dhar, a member of the Academic Board of the Acupuncture Society, heads the department of Research and Development at the College of Chinese Medicine London and lectures ‘Anatomy & Physiology’, ‘Clinical Research for Practitioners’ and ‘Cosmetic Acupuncture & Anti-Ageing Treatments’, ‘Acupuncture in Science’ as well as various CPD courses and seminars. She had extensive training in various styles of facial acupuncture and developed her own system combining the most effective and comprehensive treatment methods.
After years as a Research Analyst for Pharmaceutical Companies with Goldman Sachs and Nomura and as senior executive at Mitsubishi Banking, Kirsten began studies in Biomedical Sciences, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Pharmacology at the College of Chinese Medicine.
Kirsten is on the on the training list of NoCLoR, the North London Research Consortium (Department of Health) and an associate member of the Royal Society of Medicine in the sections ‘Clinical Neurosciences’ and ‘Pharmaceutical Medicine and Research’.
Kirsten’s background is in Natural Sciences and TCM. Having spent time studying cellular signal transduction with an aim of conducting research into herbal substances and acupuncture in the treatment of cancer and HIV, she has taken up further studies in Forensic Science and Molecular Cell Biology.
Kirsten is the founder of PACA, Practitioners against Cruelty to Animals, which is an interest group of practitioners, lecturers and other professionals raising awareness of the suffering of animals in food industry, research, fur trade and other industries world-wide. Proceeds from any lectures and clinical work go directly to various animal charities including PETA, RSPCA and Animal Aid.
For enquiries about courses and PACA please email Kirsten on:
kdhar.ccmlondon@hotmail.co.uk or call on: 07876 574464
Amanda Shayle MAcS MPCHM
Amanda is a Practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. She is joint head of research and development as well as a senior lecturer for the College of Chinese Medicine, London. She is also Vice Chairman of The Acupuncture Society, a professional society of TCM practitioners, representing members on The Acupuncture Stakeholder Group (ASG) previously working towards statutory regulation under the Health Professions Council, and The Microsystems Acupuncture Regulatory Working Group (MARWG), currently working towards voluntary self regulation under the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).
As a Clinician in private practice she has a special interest in women’s health, with particular interest in cosmetic acupuncture, infertility and cancer prevention. She is a Member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network and London Acupuncture Childbirth Team - ACT London. She lectures in Cosmetic Acupuncture and runs a private on-line forum, The Acuregen Cosmetic Acupuncture Network, working towards continued development and safe practice as well as research projects.
Amanda is committed to promoting the integration of acupuncture into the NHS and developing scientific CAM research methods. Her collaboration with award-winning Getwell UK and departments within the NHS Research Consortium resulted in a successful and groundbreaking conference in October 2007 exploring the complexity of evidence base research, commissioning of CAM services and the possibility of integrated clinical studies. In June 2008 she represented acupuncture in a debate at the UK National Smoking Cessation conference.
Amanda’s background is in Natural Sciences and she is currently undertaking further scientific studies in order that she will be able to make an up to the minute scientific contribution to the researched evidence base projects that she hopes to soon be instrumental in developing and being involved in.
Application FormReturn to Top ↑
Please submit this form and the course tutor will respond to your email to inform you of whether you have been accepted. If you have any queries about this course please contact Kirsten Dhar on 07876 574464 or email: kdhar.ccmlondon@hotmail.co.uk
Acupuncture Society membershipReturn to Top ↑
Successful graduates from this course can apply for membership of the Acupuncture Society are entitled to use the abbreviations MAcS ANP after their names the society can also arrange professional indemnity insurance at a very competitive members preferential rate
all members must be insured and log 15 hours of CPD per year (8 hours courses/seminars/workshops and 7 hours home study/research)
Acupuncture Society Application Formif they join the Society and adhere to its code of ethics rules and regulations and supply copies of their insurance.
Acupuncture Society members are exempted from Local Authority Licensing in many areas including Greater London please check with your local authority.
The annual membership to the Acupuncture Society is £50