During this qualification, you will become familiar with, and competent in, a 5 point protocol used in many healthcare, clinic, spa and wellness settings.

You will use it to support clients through a variety of health care concerns. It is primarily used to promote balance and overall wellbeing, to support those affected by cancer and people facing addiction.

It is widely used as it has many proven benefits and very few contraindications.

Upon successful completion of this course, you are welcome to join us for our Postgraduate courses.

In summary, this blended online and in-person qualification includes

Introduction ↓

Introduction to Auricular Acupuncture

Introduction to Techniques and Tools

Introduction to Practical Applications

For those new to the therapeutic relationship (no previous experience) only ↓

Professional relationships

Code of conduct

Competency

Boundaries

Safeguarding

Creating a therapeutic environment

For all ↓

Acupuncture - Principles and Techniques

An introduction to Chinese Medicine

Evidence base

Needle safety

Contraindications

Consultation

You will receive full support from our team who are available to answer all your questions.

When you have completed your studies you will be awarded a Certificate in Auricular Acupuncture Level 1. 

Our auricular acupuncture qualification is comprehensive and wide-ranging.

It covers all that is required by the National Occupational Standard (NOS) and associated Skills for Health.

No experience or qualification is required, all are welcome to join us.

Yes, of course. We love detail. When you learn with us - you get a strong foundation that is based in evidence, research and good practice.

If you want some more information before you start - please sign up at the top of the page and we will send you an email with more info.

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No, at the moment we plan only to run these qualifications from North Staffs. It’s beautiful here, you should come and see us.

This is someone who already works in the caring professions – a touch therapist, talking therapist or coach. The new to therapy route discusses the therapeutic relationship, uniforms, paperwork, consultations, record keeping etc etc. if you don’t need this from us, join us as a therapist.

Free of charge online refresher training is offered every 12 months. You are required to answer some questions online. These questions focus on control of cross infection, amongst other things.

Our role is to support your learning. We have failed if you do not pass this refresher so we make sure that you do.

We don’t foresee any issues with insurance. The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) accredit the course. Graduates are eligible to join a relevant professional body.

Our insurers, Holistic Insurance, offer insurance, as do many others.

You are welcome to join us for our entry level qualification. The first course teaches a 5 point protocol with a well evidenced benefits to clients.

If you are already qualified (to an appropriate standard) we are happy to welcome you to our higher level qualifications.