Western Veterinary Acupuncture and Chronic Pain Management
Overall aims of the course
This course, run in conjunction with the Western Veterinary Acupuncture Group, is designed to enable veterinarians in practice to use acupuncture confidently, safely, and for a wide, but selected, range of clinical conditions.
Overall outcomes of the course
At the end of the course the participants should be able to:
Course information
The 12 modules are spilt into 3 four day blocks: Module 1 - 4 (Foundation Course) is run through WVAG with the remaining modules held in 2 four day blocks through Longview CPD. Modules 1 - 4 (the Foundation Course) has to be completed before going on to modules 5 - 12.
Modules 1 - 4 (WVAG Foundation Course)
For dates and to book the WVAG Foundation Course modules 1 - 4 please go to http://www.wvag.co.uk/datesbooking-form.html
Modules 5 - 12 - Western Veterinary Acupuncture and Chronic Pain Management
Modules 7 - 10 Chronic Pain Management
Modules 5 - Electroacupuncture day
Module 6 - Refresher, Module
11&12 Beyond Musculoskeletal Pain
Dates & Booking forms:
Please complete and return the following booking form to secure your place:
- November 2021 Modules 7 - 10 Online Booking Form: modules_7_-10_cpm_online_course_nov21.pdf
- April 2022 Modules 5, 6, 11 & 12 Online Booking Form: wva_cpm_modules_5611___12_online_april_2022.pdf
- May 2022 Modules 7 - 10 at the Knockderry Booking Form: modules_7_-_10_cpm_may_2022_cove.pdf
The WVAG Foundation Course (modules 1-4) must be done as a unit. If Module 5 (Electroacupuncture) is taken as a standalone day the cost is £390*, otherwise the remaining 8 modules (5 - 12) cost £345 per module. The remaining 8 modules can be done over three years and some modules are available to do singly or in pairs. Please contact longviewcpd@gmail.com for further details..
* Price does not include accommodation.
It is recommended that the chronic pain component (Modules 7-10 inc) are done together.
Any prospective delegate who has already done the WVAG Foundation course can start the modular course at Module 5. The BMAS Electroacupuncture day can be substituted for Module 5.
Course Syllabus
The full course syllabus for modules 1 - 12 can be download here: wva_cpm_course_syllabus.pdf
Training venues:
Knockderry Country House Hotel (visit website)
Shore Road, Cove, G84 0NX
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Knockderry Hotel offer Dinner, bed & breakfast £135 per night. Accommodation price includes free airport transfer. 45 mins from Glasgow Airport. Please call the hotel ASAP to secure booking and airport transfer by arrangement (at designated times – please email Kay at longviewvet07@gmail.com before booking flights).
Please contact us directly if you would like information about alternative accommodation in the area.
Trainers
Samantha Lindley MRCVS
Sam lectures widely to veterinary undergraduates, veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons on animal behaviour, chronic pain, and veterinary acupuncture.
Dr Mike Cummings
Medical Director of the British Medical Acupuncture Society, co founder of WVAG, will join Sam on the courses where numbers and availability allow.
This course, run in conjunction with the Western Veterinary Acupuncture Group, is designed to enable veterinarians in practice to use acupuncture confidently, safely, and for a wide, but selected, range of clinical conditions.
Overall outcomes of the course
At the end of the course the participants should be able to:
- Apply safe and competent needling
- Define the principles of point selection
- Palpate and understand the significance of myofascial trigger points
- State why there is a relatively small amount of clinical acupuncture research in the veterinary species
- Understanding chronic pain generally and in the context of veterinary acupuncture
- Understanding the current research and basis for the treatment of a wide range of clinical conditions
Course information
The 12 modules are spilt into 3 four day blocks: Module 1 - 4 (Foundation Course) is run through WVAG with the remaining modules held in 2 four day blocks through Longview CPD. Modules 1 - 4 (the Foundation Course) has to be completed before going on to modules 5 - 12.
Modules 1 - 4 (WVAG Foundation Course)
For dates and to book the WVAG Foundation Course modules 1 - 4 please go to http://www.wvag.co.uk/datesbooking-form.html
Modules 5 - 12 - Western Veterinary Acupuncture and Chronic Pain Management
Modules 7 - 10 Chronic Pain Management
Modules 5 - Electroacupuncture day
Module 6 - Refresher, Module
11&12 Beyond Musculoskeletal Pain
Dates & Booking forms:
Please complete and return the following booking form to secure your place:
- November 2021 Modules 7 - 10 Online Booking Form: modules_7_-10_cpm_online_course_nov21.pdf
- April 2022 Modules 5, 6, 11 & 12 Online Booking Form: wva_cpm_modules_5611___12_online_april_2022.pdf
- May 2022 Modules 7 - 10 at the Knockderry Booking Form: modules_7_-_10_cpm_may_2022_cove.pdf
The WVAG Foundation Course (modules 1-4) must be done as a unit. If Module 5 (Electroacupuncture) is taken as a standalone day the cost is £390*, otherwise the remaining 8 modules (5 - 12) cost £345 per module. The remaining 8 modules can be done over three years and some modules are available to do singly or in pairs. Please contact longviewcpd@gmail.com for further details..
* Price does not include accommodation.
It is recommended that the chronic pain component (Modules 7-10 inc) are done together.
Any prospective delegate who has already done the WVAG Foundation course can start the modular course at Module 5. The BMAS Electroacupuncture day can be substituted for Module 5.
Course Syllabus
The full course syllabus for modules 1 - 12 can be download here: wva_cpm_course_syllabus.pdf
Training venues:
Knockderry Country House Hotel (visit website)
Shore Road, Cove, G84 0NX
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Knockderry Hotel offer Dinner, bed & breakfast £135 per night. Accommodation price includes free airport transfer. 45 mins from Glasgow Airport. Please call the hotel ASAP to secure booking and airport transfer by arrangement (at designated times – please email Kay at longviewvet07@gmail.com before booking flights).
Please contact us directly if you would like information about alternative accommodation in the area.
Trainers
Samantha Lindley MRCVS
Sam lectures widely to veterinary undergraduates, veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons on animal behaviour, chronic pain, and veterinary acupuncture.
Dr Mike Cummings
Medical Director of the British Medical Acupuncture Society, co founder of WVAG, will join Sam on the courses where numbers and availability allow.
Entia Certification (ECAS)
Delegates also have the option of attending just the taught modular programme or they may additionally register with Entia to complete the certificate programme along the way. Further information about the ECAS award please email kay@entia.org.uk or go to: www.entia.org.uk.
Delegates also have the option of attending just the taught modular programme or they may additionally register with Entia to complete the certificate programme along the way. Further information about the ECAS award please email kay@entia.org.uk or go to: www.entia.org.uk.