Back and Cautionary Needling

Cost:
No Equipment Kit: £175
Optional £49 fee to upgrade to a diploma via case studies verified by an independent external examiner.

Duration:
This is a 1 day course running from 9:45am to 5pm.

The Back acupuncture and cautionary needling course teaches you to practice safe needling on the back and other torso areas which are classed as potentially hazardous to deep needle. Some courses gloss over Back and Front body Acupuncture as it can be considered dangerous but when done correctly it is a very safe and effective. It should be considered for clients with serious and more long term deeper level issues.

This course includes BOTH Back microsystem and body cautionary points, which, if done incorrectly can cause clients serious injury.
Covers correct measuring of the back, including where this can go wrong and how to prevent those issues.
Explanation of the 3 key safety considerations of all needling which prevent client injury.
Various Needling techniques are discussed for specific areas and points on the neck and upper and lower back, discussions and practice of the inner and outer Back Shu point microsystem as well as the Hautuo Jaiji points and the differences between their functions.
Practical demonstrations are included and supervision of all points needled.
Cautionary body points (e.g. LIV13, KD27) are covered with specific safe techniques for needling these.
Cautionary neck points (GB21, SI16, GB20) as well as eye points (e.g. BL1, ST1).
We teach safe alternative ways to needle points, in some cases removing any possibility of injury.
Assessment is by observation of students performing the therapy during the practical sessions to establish safe practice. Each student must be observed practising correct, safe, protocol in order to be deemed safe to practice and gain a full certificate. (equates to 6 hours CPD).
Optional Diploma Available (equates to 26 hours CPD).

Contraindications and Health and Safety
Back ‘Shu’ point applications
Musculoskeletal applications
Discussions of other hazardous areas
Marking up and location of back ‘shu’ points
Location of other torso points
Needling the shoulder
Needling the neck
Needling the eye area
Needling the front torso area including ‘Mu’ points
Needling for and carrying out an ‘AET’ or ‘AED’ Five Element treatment
Needling the Hautuo Jaiji points
Issues and applications
Tools and instruments
Standard Protocols
Post-treatment care
Student practice of Back Shu and Huatao Jaji needling, shoulder needling, front torso needling, and ST1 needling.
Other points may be included at the discretion of the teacher.
Consent forms
Patient records
Legal responsibilities
Practical demonstrations
Student practice of standard protocols

This course is perfect for qualified acupuncturists seeking to deepen their anatomical awareness, enhance client safety, and elevate their clinical proficiency with high-risk needling.

• Master high-risk needling with confidence;  This advanced (Level 5) training focuses on cautionary acupuncture points—especially the “Back Shu” and points overlying vital anatomy, giving you the detailed knowledge and practical experience necessary to needle safely and effectively.

• In-depth theory combined with hands-on support;  With robust theoretical instruction complemented by extensive practical sessions, you’ll refine your needling technique until you’re entirely confident in treating any acupuncture point, supported by expert educators.

• Ongoing professional support; You’re never alone. After the course, you join a supportive community where you can seek advice and refresh your skills. Plus, you’re welcome to revisit any part of the training at no additional cost if you need a refresher, to request this please just email your booking contact.

• High testimonials for quality and delivery; Participants regularly praise the exceptional quality of communication, teaching and content. As one attendee put it:

  “It is one of the best courses I have ever attended. … The content and information of the course was of a very high standard and the teacher was very experienced and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend the courses.”

• Build real-world confidence in practice; The focus on torso needling safety and generous practice time helps gain much more confidence in working with clients in practice, repeated practice of complex techniques, with guidance from tutors, aids you to feel capable and competent.

We do not teach Acupuncture needling in this course, so, therefore you must hold a medical qualification with experience of Acupuncture needling, an Acupuncture diploma or be currently attending an acupuncture course and have already started your practical needling.
You must be 18 years or older and understand spoken and written English.
You must consent to giving and receiving acupuncture therapy.