Acupuncture Awareness Training Resources

This Acupuncture Awareness training pack provides clear and accessible information for staff working in Health and Social Care settings. It explains what acupuncture is, how it works and the potential benefits and risks for people receiving care. The content is written in plain language to support staff with different levels of experience and confidence.

This resource is fully editable and suitable for use in residential care homes, domiciliary care, supported living nursing services and agency settings. It is also ideal for trainers and organisations delivering in house training. The pack can be used for inductions CPD sessions team meetings and refresher training.

What this training pack covers:

• What acupuncture is and how it works

• Common reasons people use acupuncture

• Benefits and limitations

• Safety considerations and risk awareness

• Professional responsibilities when supporting someone who uses acupuncture

• Communication and person centred support

• When to seek advice or escalate concerns

What’s included:

• Editable presentation

• Supporting handouts

• Clear explanations and practical examples

• Trainer friendly structure for easy delivery

This training pack helps staff build confidence and understanding so they can support people safely and respectfully. It promotes good practice and supports the delivery of high quality person centred care.

Presentation - Acupuncture Awareness (57 Slides)
Aims/Objectives
Introduction
SECTION: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medieval Western Europe Medicine
Yin and Yang
Five Elements Theory
Medieval Western Europe medicine - Similarities
Traditional Western and Eastern Treatments - Pre-Modern
SECTION: 1) Traditional Process Explained 2) Research Findings
Introduction
What Does Acupuncture Involve?
The Process of How Acupuncture Works
Qi
The Process of How Acupuncture Works (Continued)
Is Acupuncture Effective?
Mechanism Underlying the Process of Acupuncture
MRI Based Research
Acupoints Ear
Acupoints
Meridians
Standard Meridians
Extraordinary Meridians
SECTION: NHS and NICE
Western Medical Acupuncture
How Acupuncture Works
NICE Recommendations for Acupuncture
NICE Guidance
NICE Guidance NG193
Rationale for NICE Recommendations
SECTION: Treatment
An Acupuncture Treatment Traditional Chinese
An Acupuncture Treatment NHS
Acupuncture Treatment
Number of Sessions
Safety
SECTION: Safety and Regulation
Safety and Effectiveness
Regulation of Acupuncture
British Acupuncture Council
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
Federation of Holistic Therapists
Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care
Safety - Choosing a Practitioner
Safety - Side Effects
Safety - Specific Conditions
Summary
References

Word Documents

Handouts x 6 

Related Resource:

• Acupuncture Awareness Handout (Single Handouts Category)

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