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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 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? (contents, themes, projects)
- Basic TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) theories
- KHT (Korean Hand Therapy) history
- Contraindications, Health & Safety
- Basic Anatomy & Physiology
- Y&Y, 5 elements on the hand
- Body correspondence points on the hand
- 14 micro meridians on the hand
- KHT diagnosis
- KHT Instruments: needle, moxabustion, pellet and E-Beam
- KHM (Korean Hand Massage)
- Own portfolio
- Own consultation card
- Common treatment points on the hand
- A theory exam
- A practical exam
- Minimum 15 Case studies
What can I expect to achieve?
By end of the course you should be able to:
- Explain basic TCM theories
- Explain KHT theories
- Explain contraindications and Health & Safety requirements
- Explain basic Anatomy & Physiology
- Explain Y&Y, 5 Elements on the hand
- Illustrate body correspondence points on the hand
- Identify 14 micro meridians on the hand
- 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, and will there be any work outside the class?
- 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
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)
- KHT instruments (£50 - 100)
- Exam fee (£90)
- Student insurance (£60 - 70): You can change from this to professional practitioner
insurance after the course
- Reference books (optional)
Where will be my course take place?
The course will be held at The Garden Halls, University College London (UCL).
What qualification will I get?
If you successfully passed the exam with a minimum 15 case studies, you will have Korean Hand Acupuncture Diploma by the College of Chinese Medicine and become a member of the Acupuncture Society (Membership fee is £50/yr) in Dip. KHA.
When I’ve finished, what course can I do next?
Other CPD courses at the College of Chinese Medicine.
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.
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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
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What level is this course?
This course is for everyone who is interested in Oriental therapy.
You should be able to:
- Follow instructions
- Express own feelings and statements of fact
- Read straight forward text fluently and take appropriate action
PLEASE SEE THE PRE-BODYWORK CHECK LIST BELOW:
The list below is a guide used when undertaking a professional bodywork course. We aim to protect the health and safety of students in training and those they practise on during and
after the course, whilst providing widest possible access. If you have suffered from any of
the conditions listed, please check with a G.P if it is suitable to undertake a bodywork
course. Bring a referral letter from your G.P to tutor. If you have not checked, or if it is not suitable, please do not participate in a bodywork class/course.
- A recent operation
- An untreated medical condition
- Bone or joint disorders (Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis)
- Cardiovascular disorders (high blood pressure, severe varicose veins, heart problems,
thrombosis)
- Diabetes
- Endocrine disorders
- Epilepsy
- Knee problems
- On medication
- Pregnancy (or post natal)
- Severe skin disorders
- Severe mental illness
- Spinal injuries
- Is there anything else we should know about your health, please let the tutor know.
FeesReturn to Top ↑
Course fee: £720
(£200 deposit needed to secure your place)
(Please note that course fees are non-refundable)
TutorReturn to Top ↑
Wan-Hye Park
07723 031 454
wanhyepark@live.co.uk
Wan-Hye is an enthusiastic therapy tutor and actively practising therapist who has developed innovative techniques based on combining western anatomy and physiology and traditional western style massage with traditional eastern treatment theories and styles. Two of the treatments/therapies she has developed are Korean Hand Massage (KHM) and Meridian Stretch Massage (MSM).
She has been teaching in UK for 6 years at the City Literary Institute (City Lit) and the College of Chinese Medicine in London. Her main teaching subjects are Korean Hand Acupuncture (KHA), Korean Hand Massage (KHM) and Meridian Stretch massage (MSM), other CPD and advanced massage technique.
She first learnt traditional eastern therapy from experienced practitioners in Korea and Japan some 22 years ago, and then followed this with intensive and lengthy study in the UK.
For the last couple of years she has been a member of the Acupuncture Society representing the specialism of Korean Hand Acupuncture. She also represents KHA as a member of the Micro Acupuncture Regulatory Working Group which aims to ensure practitioners are all qualified to an accepted standard, registered and fully professional.
As a tutor she has trained successfully to achieve Level 4 through City & Guilds exams. She is a member of the Institute for Learning (IfL).
She is interested in efficient treatment for individual client’s symptoms with minimum pain for maximum effects. Specialising in asthma, migraine and PMT with KHA; and whole body circulation and posture, muscle tone balance through the massage treatments, her approach tends to the holistic.
07723 031 454
wanhyepark@live.co.uk
www.wanhyepark.com
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