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I V A SCourseA U S T R A L I A NVeterinary AcupunctureIntegrate Acupuncture into your practice in 2012!January-December, 2012Course Information Guide
ABOUT THE COURSEI V A SCourseA U S T R A L I A NVeterinary AcupunctureIapproach to Small Animal and Equineacupuncture.Clinical evidence shows thatacupuncture can be used alone, or inconjunction with mainstream medicine,to achieve better patient outcomes.This experienced team have taught over300 vets from Australia and South-EastAsia and unite to deliver the new onlineversion of the IVAS course.Join Drs Ulrike Wurth, Carl Muller,Pam Short, Mark Curtis, Alan Sultan,Ashleigh Hibberd, Joanna Milan, KimLiam and international guest lecturersin an evidence based and traditionalThe 8th Australian course is brought toyou in association with the AustralianVeterinary Acupuncture Group (AVAG) – aSpecial Interest Group of the AVA – andthe International Veterinary Acupuncturentegrate acupuncture into yourpractice in 2012!Association (IVAS). The onlinecomponent is hosted by the Collegeof Integrative Veterinary Medicine,a nationally Registered TrainingOrganisation.This structured program will allow you torapidly integrate acupuncture into yourveterinary practice and on completionof all requirements you will receive IVASCertification CVA (IVAS).This course is alsoundergoing accreditation as part of aPost Graduate Degree.
ABOUT THE COURSEE N R O LN O WGain the AdvantageYou will experience:You will receive:n Expert tuitionn Clinical case supportn Hands on experiencen Fun learning and good food at thetttresidential seminarsn Online real time interactive lectures,rrrrecorded in case you miss themn New ways to approach difficult casesn Practice building acupuncturerrrtechniquesn All tuitionn Certificationn AVA VetED pointsn A subscription to AVAG for 2012n A subscription to IVAS for 2012n A subscription to CIVT for 2012Please note that some dates maychange. Accommodation and travel notincluded.
TERM 1T E R MO N EIntroduction to AcupunctureJanuary 30 – April 15, 2012Term 1 introduces you to acupuncture,using a neurophysiological approachto explain the mechanisms of acupunctureand the basic concepts Traditional ChineseMedicine (TCM).The residential seminar is a mixture oflectures and practical sessions whichteach acupuncturepoint location and howto treat simple clinical conditions.After Term 1 you will be diagnosing andtreating your own clinical cases.Online weekly interactive lectures1. Introduction and Basic Neurophysiology2. Neurophysiology3. Fundamental Substances4. Zang Fu Organs5. Fundamental Substance – Qi productionand fluid physiology circadian clock6. Causes of Disease7. Five Elements8. TCM Diagnosis9. Eight Principles10. Points with Special ActionsResidential Seminar and Hands on Workshop: April 13-15, 2012Three days of lectures and practical sessions on canine acupuncture and howto get started in practice.
TERM 2T E R MT W OAdvanced and Clinical Acupuncture IApril 23 – July 9, 2012The emphasis here is on diagnosis andtreatment of clinical conditions froman acupuncture perspective focusing themusculoskeletal system. The practicalsessions include equine and canine pointlocation and treatment of clinical cases.After term 2 you will be able to confidentlytreat musculoskeletal conditions such aslameness, IVDD, osteoarthritis, paresis andparalysis.Online weekly interactive lectures1. Clinical Application of Eight Principles2. Zang Fu Pathology3. Zang Fu Pathology4. Combined Zang Fu Pathology5. Clinical Application Of 5 Elements6. Bi Syndrome7. Wei Syndrome8. Trigger Points - Theory9. Canine Lameness10. Equine LamenessResidential Seminar and Hands on Workshop: July 5-7, 2012The days of lectures, practical sessions and case studies on equine and canineacupuncture and trigger point therapy. Different techniques of stimulatingacupuncture points are also covered.
TERM 3T E R MT H R E EAdvanced and Clinical Acupuncture IIJuly 16 – September 29, 2012Building on Term 2, the emphasis ison internal medicine syndromesincluding feline and bovine acupuncturecases.The workshop focuses on clinical casesand reinforces clinical acupuncture skills.After term 3 you will be able to confidentlytreat internal medical conditions andintegrate acupuncture with Westernmedicine.Online weekly interactive lectures1. Eight Extra Meridians2. Eyes, Ears, Scars, Tumours3. Gastrointestinal4. Respiratory/Cardiac5. Dermatology/Immune6. Reproduction7. Neurological /Behaviours8. Geriatric Conditions9. Feline Acupuncture10. Bovine AcupunctureResidential Seminar and Hands on Workshop: Sept 27-29, 2012Three days of lectures, practical sessions and cases studies on bovine, feline,equine and canine cases including mastering point location.
TERM 4T E R MF O U RPreparing for CertificationOctober 8 – December 10, 2012This last short term is designed to haveyou confident and competent inpreparation for the IVAS Certification examheld in early December.Online weekly interactive lectures1. Update on Neurophysiology/RecentResearch2. Ear Acupuncture/Gold Beads3. Case reports4. Reflecting on practiceFor more information visit:www.civtedu.orgwww.acuvet.com.auTo reserve your place or ask questionsemail Dr Chris Robinson: crob@ava.com.auTo register your interest in the course, click here.
Veterinary Acupuncture Group (AVAG) – a Special Interest Group of the AVA – and the International Veterinary Acupuncture Association (IVAS). The online component is hosted by the College of Integrative Veterinary Medicine, a nationally Registered Training Organisation. This structured program will allow you to rapidly integrate acupuncture into your veterinary practice and on completion of .
