Qigong Tuina Diploma

This two year part-time post-qualification diploma course is designed for practitioners who want to extend their practical skills to include an understanding of the chinese approach to health combined with the massage techniques of tuina.

Course Overview

Tuina is one of the three main modalities of Chinese medicine, the others being acupuncture and herbs. It is often taught and practised with acupuncture, but the techniques can also be used independently. It is a very ancient and versatile style of massage which is still extensively used in China to treat a wide variety of conditions, both internal and musculo-skeletal.

When combined with qi gong (the study of qi or vital energy) these techniques give a deep and effective means of diagnosing and understanding illness on many levels.

The course combines an extensive hands-on training, in practical classes and the clinic, with a thorough working knowledge of the theories and underlying concepts of Chinese medicine applicable to qigong tuina.
Case taking, diagnostic skills and treatment techniques are enhanced by the practice of qigong, which gives the practitioner the ability to understand both their own and the patients qi.
The teaching clinic acts as a focus for practice, with the classroom time providing a forum for discussion and debate and skills development.
It is assumed that students will practise and develop diagnosis and techniques in their own clinical work during their time

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Course Structure

Teaching methods include lectures, discussion and problem-solving. Practical skills are developed in practical classes and through working in the teaching clinics of the University Polyclinic with experienced practitioners. Assessments include case studies and presentations, reports, practical and written exams. Most assessments will involve some level of academic research and many will require self appraisal and reflection.

Mode of Study

This course is studied part-time day release over 2 years.

Practitioners and students of Chinese Medicine will probably be exempt from some of the modules and be able to complete the course in 18 months.

Entry Requirements

The course assumes a thorough working knowledge of western anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Successful applicants will normally be members of a professional organisation such as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the General Council of Osteopaths, the Royal College of Nursing or the Shiatsu Society.

Fees for 2008/2009

Part-time UK/EU fee:

per clinical/practical module - 520

per non-clinical module - 410

per double module - 820

Part-time Overseas fee (per module) - 1,180

Further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries

Course Team

Rosey Grandage, Qigong Tuina Course Leader

R.Grandage@westminster.ac.uk

For any enquiries about admissions and selection workshops please contact the Admissions Office:

Tel: +44 (0)20 7911 5883
Fax: +44 (0)20 7911 5079
E-mail: cav-admissions@westminster.ac.uk

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