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Graduate Certificate in Medical Acupuncture for 2010
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Course overview
This course is designed for registered general practitioners who wish to gain an understanding of the history and philosophy of acupuncture, and to see clearly its interlocking role in modern medical care. They will acquire the skills to address the facets of illness which are important in an acupuncture diagnosis and be able to begin practising medical acupuncture with confidence on their own patients in appropriate clinical conditions. Non-pharmacological pain management strategies are also covered. The program is supported by the Australian Medical Acupuncture College.
The four core units cover history and philosophy, channels and points in acupuncture, physiology and assessment of pain, acupuncture techniques and therapeutics and clinical practice.
Duration, campus, fees and application information
Career outlook
Graduates of this program may incorporate medical acupuncture into their general medical practice.
Duration, campus, fees and application information
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Attendance type
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Intakes
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First semester
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First semester
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Course Content
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2010 University handbook entry for this course
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2010 University handbook entry for this course
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Duration
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1 year part-time
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Credit points
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24 total for course
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24 total for course
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually.
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Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.
Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$17,200 AUD The fee quoted is an annual fee based on 48 credit points of study. To calculate the fee for this 24 credit point degree, please halve the amount listed.
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International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$20,000 AUD The fee quoted is an annual fee based on 48 credit points of study. To calculate the fee for this 24 credit point degree, please halve the amount listed.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements and applications - domestic students
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Entry requirements and applications - international students
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Monash course code
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2678
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2678
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Faculty
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Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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Contact
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All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to: Mrs Julieanne McLuckie , Administrative officer, Graduate Studies - Department of General Practice: Telephone +61 3 8575 2216; email genprac@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/acupuncture.html
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All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to: Mrs Julieanne McLuckie , Administrative officer, Graduate Studies - Department of General Practice: Telephone +61 3 8575 2216; email genprac@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/acupuncture.html
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Accreditation
Australian: Royal Australian College of General Practitioner's
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