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Introduction to Auricular TherapyDiploma Course

An ancient medicinal practice that still holds weight today, auricular therapy applies stimulation techniques, such as acupressure and acupuncture, to the microsystem of the ear to heal the ailments of corresponding areas of the anatomy.

The Introduction to Auricular Therapy Diploma Course will guide you through the mechanics, theories and evidence behind auricular therapy.

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Course overview:

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What Will You Learn?

From its roots in ancient civilisations to its prevalence in the modern era, we’ll begin the course with a look into the history of auricular therapy before outlining the different parts of the ear and how they relate to our body as a whole, and the biology behind auricular therapy.

Believed to heal ailments and problems, both chronic and acute, we’ll look at scientific reports and published articles that explain what auricular therapy can and can’t do, as well as the risks of each method used in the therapy and the steps taken to minimise these.

You’ll follow step-by-step guides on each primary auricular method so that you can decide which methods you would like to study further in order to practice. We’ll take a look at three real-world cases of people who benefited from auricular stimulation to better understand the capabilities of auricular therapy. You’ll also be guided through a typical auricular therapy session.

By studying this course, you will:

Discover the history of auricular therapy
Understand the theories behind the therapy
Learn about the techniques and mapping used in auricular therapy
Become familiar with case studies, theorised benefits and possible risks of auricular therapy

Who Would Benefit from This Course?

If you are thinking of pursuing a career in auricular therapy or you’d just like to understand it better, this introductory course will inform you about the therapy’s theories and techniques and what makes this alternative medicine a very promising clinical prospect – readying you for further study and qualifications.

Modules

Module 1: History of Auricular Therapy8 Parts

Introduction
Part 1: What is Auricular Therapy?
Part 2: Ancient China
Part 3: Other Ancient Breakthroughs
Part 4: The Modern World
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: The Mapping of the Auricle5 Parts

Part 1: The Structure of the Ear
Part 2: The Biology of the Ear
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: The Theory of Auricular Therapy7 Parts

Part 1: Homuncular Theory
Part 2: Meridian Theory
Part 3: Standardised Mapping
Part 4: The Master Points
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: The Biology of Auricular Therapy5 Parts

Part 1: The Nervous System
Part 2: Scientific Findings
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: Risks of Auricular Therapy7 Parts

Part 1: Acupuncture Related Risks
Part 2: Acupressure Related Risks
Part 3: Electrical Stimulation Related Risks
Part 4: Blood-Letting Related Risks
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: Theorised Benefits of Auricular Therapy I5 Parts

Part 1: Pain Relief
Part 2: Epilepsy
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: Theorised Benefits of Auricular Therapy II5 Parts

Part 1: Anxiety and Stress
Part 2: Weight Loss
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: Theorised Benefits of Auricular Therapy III5 Parts

Part 1: Addiction and Substance Abuse
Part 2: Insomnia
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 8 Assessment

Module 9: Theorised Benefits of Auricular Therapy IV5 Parts

Part 1: Depression
Part 2: Vision Repair
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 9 Assessment

Module 10: Methods and Procedures of Auricular Therapy8 Parts

Part 1: Acupuncture
Part 2: Acupressure
Part 3: Therapy Using Standardised Mappings
Part 4: Electrical Stimulation
Part 5: Auricular Therapy Tips and Advice
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 10 Assessment

Module 11: Case Studies and Treatment Acupoints6 Parts

Part 1: Case Studies I
Part 2: Case Studies II
Part 3: Acupoints for Different Treatments
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 11 Assessment

Module 12: The Verdict6 Parts

Part 1: What Auricular Therapy Can and Can’t Do
Part 2: A Typical Auricular Therapy Session
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Conclusion
Module 12 Assessment

Accreditations

The Introduction to Auricular Therapy Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

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