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Korean Hand Acupuncture 3 Month Diploma Course
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What is this course about?
Korean Hand Acupuncture was developed by Dr. Tae-Woo Yoo in Korea in 1971.
KHA works on the body through correspondence points in the hand. Each hand has 14 meridians with 345 acu-points distributed along these meridians. By stimulating these points, it is believed that the physical body functions can be balanced and, to a degree, regulated.
KHA has 3 theories:
a. Body Correspondence Theory
b. Jang-Bu Theory
c. 14 meridian Theory
KHA treatments use pellets, needles, moxa, or electronic beam depending on the
symptoms. Treatment takes from a minimum of 20 minutes up to 60 minutes, again
depending on symptoms and which instrument is used.
KHA is popular in Korea where more than 3 million Koreans have learnt KHA for
general health maintenance and first aid purpose.
What will the course cover?
- Basic TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
- KHT background
- Contraindications, Health & Safety
- Basic Anatomy & Physiology
- Y&Y, 5 elements on the hand
- Body correspondence points on the hand
- 14 micro meridians
- KHT diagnosis
- Instruments: needle, moxabustion and pellet
- KHM (Korean Hand Massage)
- Own portfolio
- Own consultation card
- Common treatment points on the hand
- A theory exam
- A practical exam
- 15 Case studies
What can I expect to achieve?
By end of the course you should be able to:
- Understand basic TCM theories
- Explain KHT theories
- Understand contraindications and Health & Safety requirements
- Understand basic Anatomy & Physiology
- Explain Y&Y, 5 Elements on the hand
- Explain body correspondence points on the hand
- Identify 14 micro meridians
- Practice KHT diagnosis
- Perform instruments
- Demonstrate KHM
- Complete own portfolio
- Prepare own consultation card
- Practice common treatment points on the hand
How I will be taught?
- Talk/discussion
- Demonstration
- Practical work
- Pair work
- Group work
- Question & Answer
- Word storm
- Feed back
- Home work
- Case studies
You will be expected to study and practice in your own time
How will I know I am progressing?
Your progress will be regularly assessed and monitored by your tutor taking into account class work and home work where appropriate. The tutor will record your progress and provide informal, regular feed back throughout the course. At the end of your study program you will be asked to self assess your own progress and achievement against the course objectives above. The tutor will endorse your assessment which will be formally recorded on the standard form (the statement of learning)
Will I have a chance to give my views on the course?
There will be an opportunity for you to evaluate the course towards the end of the course
What qualification will I get?
If you successfully passed exam, you will have KHA Diploma by the College of Chinese Medicine and become a member of Acupuncture Society (Membership fee is £50/yr).
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Korean Hand Acupuncture (KHA): Sundays Module Dates:
2009 term1 - Group 1 session dates:
1st 11/10/09
2nd 25/10/09
3rd 01/11/09
4th 08/11/09
5th 29/11/09
6th 06/12/09
7th 13/12/09
8th 17/01/10
2010 term 2 - Group 2 session dates:
1st 28/03/10
2nd 04/04/10
3rd 11/04/10
4th 25/04/10
5th 02/05/10
6th 09/05/10
7th 23/05/10
8th 06/06/10
2010 term 3 - Group 3 Session dates:
1st 05/09/10
2nd 12/09/10
3rd 26/09/10
4th 03/10/10
5th 10/10/10
6th 24/10/10
7th 07/11/10
8th 14/11/10
Admission RequirementsReturn to Top ↑
This course is for qualified therapists or those with equivalent professional/practical experience.
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Are there any costs or things students need to have ready in advance? (e.g. exam fee, certification, materials, equipment or books I need to buy before or during the course)
- 1 white face towel
- Antiseptic wipes
- KHT basic kits (£50 - 150)
- 1 file folder
- Student insurance (£30-50): You can change from this to professional practitioner
- Insurance after the course
- Course fee: £720
- Exam fee: £90
(Please note that course fees are non-refundable)
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Wan-Hye Park MAcS KHA
Wan-Hye is a qualified therapy tutor and practitioner in Western & Eastern therapies. She provides treatments combining both Western and Eastern health traditions, theories and techniques, respecting the client's individual constitution and condition.
Also, Wan-Hye developed Korean Hand Massage (KHM) in 2002 by adding Korean Hand Acupuncture theories to more traditional massage.
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
Wan-Hye Park on 07723 031 454 or email: wanhyepark@live.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 KHA 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