Contemporary Medical Acupuncture For Health Professionals is a University-based continuing education program for selected health professionals interested in integrating Contemporary Medical Acupuncture into their practice.

Contemporary Medical Acupuncture is an effective and simple treatment approach based on current concepts of neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and pathophysiology. Insertion of solid needles and use of electrical stimulation are the foundation of this approach.

Acupuncture effects on humans include muscle relaxation, pain modulation, changes in autonomic activity (vasomotor tone, cardiac rhythm, peristalsis), diverse neuroendocrine and immune responses, general relaxation, and a feeling of psychophysical well being.

A health professional finishing this course will be able to design effective and safe acupuncture treatments for musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, and common states of disregulation.

These courses are exclusive for DCs, MDs, OTs, PTs, NDs, RMTs and RNs. 

Registration does not necessarily mean acceptance to course, all applicants must first be approved by a Credentials Committee.

Dates are as follows -  all courses are taught on the McMaster University Campus

Spring 2011

Unit 1 – February 18-20

Unit 2 – March 18-20

Unit 3 – April 8-10

Unit 4 – April 29-30-May 1

Unit 5 – May 27-29

Fall 2011

Unit 1 – September 9-11

Unit 2 – September 30-October 1-2

Unit 3 – October 21-23

Unit 4 – November 11-13

Unit 5 – December 2-4

For more information, including registration details and fees, please visit http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/anaesthesia/acupuncturecourses/