Acupuncture Study
PAANZ encourages physiotherapists to commence their acupuncture education in New Zealand by studying for a ‘Postgraduate Certificate in Acupuncture’ at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), or Otago University.
There are further acupuncture qualifications that can be attained at both Universities by following acupuncture pathways, such as Postgraduate Diploma, or Master of Health Science in Acupuncture.
AUT University
http://www.aut.ac.nz/study-at-aut/study-areas/health-sciences/postgraduate-study/acupuncture
Postgraduate acupuncture study at AUT can be undertaken in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, or Western Acupuncture. An outline of both of these Postgraduate Certificate level acupuncture studies is detailed below.
Western Acupuncture
588717 – Western Acupuncture (40) - Provides the opportunity for health professionals to develop the practical and applied aspects of acupuncture examination and treatment techniques with reference to clinical and experimental research. Develops the practical applied aspects of acupuncture examination and treatment techniques with reference to clinical and experimental research in Western acupuncture
588723 – Theoretical Concepts of Western Acupuncture (20) - Enables students to explore and validate knowledge in Western Acupuncture by the critical review of current literature, research and practice.
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
588712 - Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (20) - Develop knowledge of the pathophysiology and diagnostics of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and apply these principles to treatment in a specialist acupuncture practice. Develops knowledge base through analysis and critique of historical and current research literature and its application in clinical situations.
588713 - Theoretical Concepts of Chinese Acupuncture (20) - Explore, challenge, validate and develop knowledge of acupuncture by undertaking a critical review of the history and the major theoretical and philosophical foundations of acupuncture practice. This includes some of the cultural, social, economic, political, ethical and legal factors that shape its practice reality.
589729 - Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Practicum (20) - Critiques and analyses acupuncture practice to develop and defend one's own practice. Demonstrates safe and competent acupuncture practice.
Otago University
Acupuncture is available as an endorsement for the Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (PGCertPhty).
Papers:
PHTX 547 - Acupuncture in Physiotherapy - 30 points - Full year - This paper will provide practising physiotherapists with a deeper level of knowledge, competence and skill in the use of acupuncture. It incorporates the theoretical basis of acupuncture and aims to develop the ability to critically review and evaluate current acupuncture theory and practice, and apply this information appropriately in the evaluation and management of patients.
PHTX 530 - Clinical Practice - 30 points - Full year - Clinical practice structured to extend the physiotherapist’s knowledge and skills and to develop a high level of competence and critical evaluation in their specialised fields of practice.
Limited to: MPhty, PGDipPhty, PGCertPhty(Endorsed)