CMPL 3001 Acupuncture Techniques

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 400873

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Description This subject consolidates and extends students' knowledge of acupuncture theory and practice, and provides further opportunity to develop practical skills. Students are introduced to the theory of point combinations and the development of acupuncture prescriptions and treatment plans. Practical sessions include obtaining Qi (De Qi), promoting Qi techniques, tonifying and reducing needling techniques, moxibustion, cupping, Gua Sha, Tuina, intradermal/cutaneous needling, scalp acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, wrist/ankle acupuncture, electroacupuncture and laser acupuncture. This subject also expands upon the student's understanding of the theory and practice principles of traditional Chinese medicine.

School Health Sciences

Discipline Acupuncture

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) CMPL 2003 AND
CMPL 2006

Equivalent Subjects CMPL 2001 - Acupuncture 2

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 4660 Bachelor of Health Science-Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine or 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Practical Exam 60 minutes 35 Y Individual
Practical Exam 20 minutes 20 Y Individual
Final Exam 2 hours written exam 45 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Deadman, P., Mazin, Al-K., (2007). A Manual of Acupuncture, 2nd Edition. London: Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications.

Teaching Periods