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Auricular Acupuncture for Detox & Stress Management 2 Day Diploma Course
OutlineReturn to Top ↑
The course is based on 2 seven-hour sessions.
The emphasis of the course falls on the practical application of auricular acupuncture in alcohol and drug rehabilitation - how to accurately locate ear points, and how to effectively needle them. There will be a 4 hour theoretical lecture during the first meeting which covers basic TCM and acupuncture theory, anatomy of the ear, general concept of auricular therapy, health and safety issues and precautions/ contraindications for auricular acupuncture.
The remainder of the course will concentrate on practical work. Developing good acupuncture technique will enable students to practice in this specialised area of auricular therapy with confidence.
Examination is by continuous assessment. During the last session the students perform auricular acupuncture on real patients (under supervision), and those who reach the satisfactory standard are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency in Auricular Acupuncture for Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation.
Successful students are accepted as Auricular Therapy Members of the Acupuncture Society, and are entitled to use the initials MAcSAu after their names.
The annual membership to the Acupuncture Society is £50.
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Course Objectives
The course centres on a specialised treatment that is used to control symptoms of tension, irritability, hypersensitivity, anxiety, depression and other states of nervous imbalance associated with withdrawal of opiates, nicotine and alcohol as well as stress.
Auricular acupuncture is a powerful therapeutic technique which can make a valuable contribution to the patient recovery and rehabilitation program.
ModulesReturn to Top ↑
1st Session
- Introduction
- Theoretical lecture
- Demonstration of the treatment on all participants
- Starting needle practice and point location
- Discussion - questions & comment
Homework: puncturing practice. Points location
2nd Session
- Needle practice
- Locating the ear points using the point locator
- Doing each others ears - using the point locator
- Each student doing real time auricular acupuncture (under supervision) on 4 - 5 patients
- Final discussion
- Presenting the Certificates of Proficiency in Auricular Acupuncture for Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation
To complete the course students are required to carry out and submit case studies of 10 treatments (minimum of 4 different patients). Upon receiving the case studies (and the annual membership fee), students are accepted as Auricular Members of the Acupuncture Society and Certificates of Membership is issued.
Admission RequirementsReturn to Top ↑
The course is designed specifically for therapists working in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres. It is also open to anybody with interest in acupuncture, auricular therapy and stress management.
FeeReturn to Top ↑
The cost of the course is £180.00 per student
(provided there are more than 6 people).
It includes:
- 2 seven lectures
- a copy of the theoretical lecture
- ear charts & plastic ear model
- box of 100 disposable needles
- course certificate
(Please note that course fees are non-refundable)
TutorReturn to Top ↑
Dragomir Lubomirov FAcS MPCHM
Vice Principal of the College of Chinese Medicine
Chair of the CCM Academic board 
Dragomir studied with Dr Lee at Fook Sang College and later at The College of Chinese Medicine with Paul Robin he has been teaching and practicing TCM for over 15 years.
He practiced at the Gateway clinic at Brixton hospital and worked with John Tindall gaining experience in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis C and other chronic conditions.
He has wide experience with arthritis, back, neck, shoulder, hip and knee problems; treating menopausal symptoms; varicose veins and other blood circulation problems; heart disease; high blood pressure and stress related conditions. He has a special interest in the use of Chinese medicine and acupuncture for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, which has shown encouraging results in his practice.
Dragomir lectures at the College of Chinese Medicine and is also a specialist TCM consultant at the Clinic of the College of Chinese Medicine
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
Dragomir on 07976253682 or email: dragomirl@btinternet.com
Acupuncture Society membershipReturn to Top ↑
Successful graduates from this course can apply for membership of the Acupuncture Society are entitled to use the abbreviations MAcSAu 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