Safely treating Pregnancy and Post Natal Conditions Certified Course acupunctureprofessional.com
Contents Contents... 2 How Does It Work?... 3 Benefit of a certificate:... 4 Your Pregnancy Certification program... 4 Your Instructor Sarah Budd Bell... 5 1. Safely treating conditions in the first trimester of pregnancy 6 2. Safely treating conditions in later stages of pregnancy... 7 3. Turning breech babies with acupuncture and moxibustion... 8 4. Safely using acupuncture in the final stages of pregnancy, encouraging labour and acupressure during labour... 10 5. Safely treating post natal conditions with acupuncture... 11 Our aim... 12 Objectives... 12 Educational categories... 12 Who We Are... 13 How does a webinar work?... 13 Webinar Program... 14 CPD and Certificate of Attendance... 14 Contact us... 16 2
Step 1: Take the Course How Does It Work? The AcuPro Pain Management Series consists of 5 CORE modules, and one BONUS module (details below). Each module runs for 2 hours (total of 10 hours CPD). You get a CPD certificate to print for your records and a PDF print out of the presentation for your files. And you have 12 months to watch the modules as many times as you like. You can take part in this course from wherever you are and at any time you choose. All that is required is an internet connection and a device on which to watch the video training and take the quiz (e.g. laptop or tablet). This represents the ultimate flexibility and convenience in learning and advancing yourself and your career. It is the future of professional learning, freeing you up to do the things you love. Step 2: Pass Each Test After each module there is a QUIZ to complete. Each quiz consists of 10 multiple choice questions that are taken directly from the module. The pass mark for each quiz is 70% and you may re-sit the quiz as many times as you need before finalising your result. After each attempt at the quiz, your answers will be displayed and compared to the correct answers. You can use this direct feedback feature as a learning tool to enhance your knowledge and skills. Step 3: Get the Certificate Once you have passed the QUIZ for each of the 5 CORE modules, you are eligible to receive a certificate of completion for the entire AcuPro Pain Management Series. This will certify you as having a special interest in Pain Management and as having passed the AcuPro Pain Management Series. 3
Benefit of a certificate: 1. Inspire confidence in your patients - print and display on your consulting room wall to show your commitment to on-going learning and skills development 2. Easy CPD record keeping keep an electronic and hardcopy in case you are audited 3. Unique advantage submit your certificate to future employers Your Pregnancy Certification program To help you get the most out of this Pain Management training course, we have developed a program for you. You can watch the videos in any order, and any time you like, this is simply a guide to help you get the most out of This program. We suggest the following order: 1. Safely treating conditions in the first trimester of pregnancy 2. Safely treating conditions in the later stages of pregnancy 3. Turning breech babies with acupuncture and moxibustion 4. safely using acupuncture in the final stages of pregnancy, encouraging labour and acupressure during labour 5. Safely treating post natal conditions with acupuncture 4
Your Instructor Sarah Budd Bell Sarah Budd is a Nurse, Midwife and trained acupuncturist. Sarah set up an acupuncture service in Plymouth Maternity Unit in 1988, after completing a degree in Complementary Health Studies at Exeter University. In 1991, Sarah was awarded the prestigious Churchill Fellowship Award to study acupuncture anaesthesia in China. Sarah was appointed as the UK s first full-time acupuncturist midwife funded by the public National Health Service (NHS) in Plymouth. Before closing in 2012, over 8,000 pregnant women were treated with acupuncture on the NHS in Plymouth, and the service was joint winner of the Prince of Wales' Foundation for Integrated Health Award in 2001. Sarah has contributed to text books and journals and continues to work in clinical practice and teach in acupuncture colleges / universities 5
1. Safely treating conditions in the first trimester of pregnancy Course Code 803-042 category AOM-BIO CPD/ PDA 2 hours/pts course description Many practitioners are cautious about treating women in early stages of pregnancy. However if used correctly, acupuncture can be a safe and effective treatment with fewer side effects than some medical interventions. In this webinar, Sarah Budd a qualified Midwife and Acupuncturist, will cover a broad range of topics to help practitioners feel more confident treating women in their early stages of pregnancy. This session will also cover Red flags and knowing when to refer, such as ectopic pregnancy. Threatened miscarriage will also be briefly outlined with reference to Debra Bett s Acupuncture in pregnancy clinical handbook. Learning objectives How to treat morning sickness and hyperemesis How to treat headaches How to treat constipation How to treat fatigue How to treat threatened miscarriage Topics covered Physiological changes in pregnancy Considerations in your treatment room Forbidden points during pregnancy Nausea and vomiting Hyperemesis Gravidarum Headaches Constipation Fatigue Bleeding Abdominal pain Ectopic Pregnancy Threatened Miscarriage Urinary symptoms Red Flags 6
2. Safely treating conditions in later stages of pregnancy Course Code 803-043 category Aom-bio CPD/ PDA 2 hours/pts Course description In this webinar Sarah addresses conditions in the later stages of pregnancy, and how acupuncture can be a safe and effective treatment with fewer side effects than some medical interventions. Topics covered include: musculo-skeletal problems including backache, sciatica, pelvic pain and symphysis pubis diastasis; constipation; heartburn; varicose veins and haemorrhoids; anxiety and other mental / emotional problems; insomnia; itching in pregnancy; malposition of the foetus including breech presentation. As many practitioners are cautious about treating pregnancy, Sarah also includes a summary of the forbidden points, clinical red flags and when to refer to specialist services. Learning objectives Understanding how acupuncture can be a safe and effective treatment for late pregnancy conditions Learn about the main conditions during late-stage pregnancy Gain information about the forbidden points, clinical red flags and when to refer to specialist services. Topics covered Physiological changes in pregnancy Considerations in the treatment room Forbidden points during pregnancy Musculo-skeletal conditions Constipation Heartburn Varicose veins / Haemorrhoids Anxiety and other mental/emotional conditions Insomnia Itching in pregnancy / cholestasis Malposition, especially breech presentation 7
3. Turning breech babies with acupuncture and moxibustion Becks Armstrong Debra Betts Ineke van den Berg Course Code category CPD/ PDA hours/pts 803-002 Aom-bio 2 Sarah Budd Course Description Becks Armstrong, an Australian pregnancy Acupuncture specialist and Doula is joined by a panel of international experts, Debra Betts, Sarah Budd and Inneke van den Berg to present this webinar. This module covers the three types of breech positioning; Frank breech, Complete breech and Footling or incomplete breech. Becks outlines some of the underlying psychological issues pregnant women may be experiencing which may be preventing the baby from turning. How and when to apply acupuncture and moxabustion to turn a breech baby will be highlighted in great detail, as well as when not to treat; the contra-indications, red flags and when to refer. Current acupuncture research will also be showcased followed by a Q&A discussion betweent then panel.
Learning objectives Understanding the issues associated with a baby in breech position Understanding of some of the mother's psychological issues that can prevent a breech baby from turning How and when to apply acupuncture and moxabustion to turn a breech baby Contra-indications, red flags, when not to treat or use moxa and when to refer Overview of current international research about acupuncture, TCM and breech babies Topics covered Anatomy The clinic Treatment protocols Other treatment options Research Summary of key elements The webinar has a recording of an open-discussion questions and answers session at the end. 9
4. Safely using acupuncture in the final stages of pregnancy, encouraging labour and acupressure during labour: what you can teach your patients Course Code 803-049 category Aom-bio CPD/ PDA 2 hours/pts Course description The focus of the presentation is how to use both acupuncture and acupressure to encourage labour (induction) as well as pain analgesia during labour: what you can do if attending, or what you teach your patients and their birth partners. Understand what are the considerations in the treatment room, how to use acupuncture in preparation for labour and the main points to acupuncture and acupressure before and during labour. This is an excellent and informative webinar with lots of practical tips and advice from a world's leading acupuncture and midwifery expert. Learning objectives How to use acupuncture in preparation for labour How to use both acupuncture and acupressure for encouraging labour ( induction ) Using acupressure during labour: Teaching patients and birthing partners Learn about latest research and resources to support the use of acupuncture and acupressure in labour topics covered Considerations in the treatment room Preparation for labour Encouraging labour ( Induction ) Acupuncture in labour Acupressure during labour Teaching patients and birthing partners Research Resources 10
5. Safely treating post natal conditions with acupuncture Course Code 803-072 category Aom-bio CPD/ PDA 2 hours/pts course description this course takes you through how to treat common conditions that women may present to you with after child birth. This includes mastitis, sleep disorders, emotional disturbance and post natal depression. Knowing how to get effective results to keep women healthy and reduce the need for medication or hospitalization is extremely important. Learning objectives Understand the complexities of post natal biochemistry, breastfeeding and exhaustion Effective acupuncture points to safely treat common conditions Learn about latest research and resources to support the use of acupuncture for post natal depression Understand what are the considerations in the treatment room and when to consider treating women at home Topics covered Definition and duty of care What normally happens: state of Qi and Blood Post natal Recovery Role of Acupuncture Red Flags Common conditions Post Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) Post-natal Depression Postpartum Psychosis Breast feeding Mastitis Resources
Our aim We aim to deliver the high quality online continuing education events specifically for acupuncturists and oriental medicine practitioners to support your delivery of health care to the community. Objectives To provide targeted, immediate and effective information to practitioners of acupuncture and oriental medicine To invite international guest experts to present on latest research, clinical practice, practice enhancement, biomedicine, ethics, To provide a cost-effective education about topics that affect your practice To provide high quality and meaningful education to enhance clinical outcomes that benefit the healthcare of the community Educational categories Acupuncture Professional offers a broad range of events to meet the needs of practitioners and accrediting agencies. Topics are categorized as one of the following: AOM-BIO: Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (AOM) Clinically relevant Western medicine (BIO) applicable to patient care SA Safety: Courses that address patient, staff and environmental safety issues in the Oriental medicine and healthcare professions. ET Ethics: Courses that address ethical decisions and issues in the Oriental medicine and healthcare professions. CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support Certificate Professional Enhancement: CW-PE: Courses that relate to therapies and modalities that enhance Your practice but are not subjects originating in Oriental or Western medicine. 12
Who We Are Acupuncture Professional is an online education organisation that co-ordinates and hosts continuing professional development (CPD) events for acupuncture and oriental medicine practitioners and students. We have an annual program of webinar presentations with expert acupuncturists from around the world and an international membership. How does a webinar work? A webinar is very similar to a face to face presentation where a group of practitioners assemble in a venue and listen to a presentation. The only significant differences between a webinar and a face-to-face presentation is that webinar participants don t share the same physical location as the presenter. This virtual attendance is particularly advantageous for practitioners who live in provincial towns or in semi-isolated locations and other circumstances where attending face to face events is challenging. The online arena also facilitates experts from other countries sharing their expertise internationally, without geographical barriers. 13
Webinar Program Each webinar is 1½ - 2 hours duration. The webinar is available for our members in a secure, controlled-access environment. This includes our specialised recording and post-production editing, professional screencast video playback, and hosting on our high volume, industrial grade media servers CPD and Certificate of Attendance We have a sophisticated Learning Management System (LMS) that includes a process for consolidating the educational aspect of webinar activity by introducing a brief quiz after the event. This is a practical method for confirming participant engagement and comprehension and ensures a satisfactory level of understanding of the topic. Attendance may then be accepted as eligible for CPD hours. Following the quiz, a certificate of attendance is issued which can be used to verify the CPD activity. Typically, for each 1½ to 2 hour webinar we prepare10 quiz questions in the form of multiple choice questions (single correct answer), multiple answer (more than one answer correct), True/False and other question types that can be objectively marked using our online system. Currently we set the pass mark for each quiz at 80%. If a participant does not achieve the set pass mark, the certificate is not 14
generated and the participant is required to reattempt the quiz. After successful completion of the quiz, the participant is able to review their responses in comparison to the correct answers. This feedback is an important part of the learning process. On passing the assessment quiz, a certificate in the form of a PDF document is generated by our LMS. Each certificate includes the Participant s Name, Course Name, Presenter Name, Date of completion, and CPD Credit Value (number of hours). Each certificate also includes a unique identification code that links the certificate to a database record of a participant s quiz completion. This feature eliminates the potential for anyone to fraudulently generate their own certificate. 15
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