Description
Working with people undergoing treatment for cancer is often seen as daunting by acupuncturists. In addition, there are many stories about what to do or not do in this field.
This 1-day session introduces the subject of cancer and provides a fundamental understanding of cancer and its treatments, and of some of the side effects of these treatments.
A key focus is on the recommendations for the safe practice of acupuncture for people undergoing treatment for cancer – this clarifies contraindications, potential adverse events, and amber and red flags that may arise. How to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team is also addressed.
This is an introduction to the subject for acupuncturists who have little or no experience of working with people living with and beyond cancer. Aims and objectives of the course: This course aims to introduce the essentials of cancer and its treatments to acupuncture practitioners with little or no experience of this area of healthcare.
After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:
- Discuss what cancer is and how it is treated
- Describe the criteria for safe practice when working with people undergoing treatments for cancer
- Identify critical situations and when patients should be referred to other healthcare professionals.
Date
12 July 2025 10am-5pm (6 hours CPD)
Venue
The International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM), van Buren House, Green Hedges Avenue, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 1DZ.
Parking available on site. 10 mins walk from East Grinstead train station.
Entry requirements
Acupuncture graduate or equivalent plus students in their final year of a three year degree level Acupuncture licentiate course.
Cost
£100 or £90 if booked before 30 September 2024
About the Teacher
Beverley de Valois PhD LicAc FBAcC MBLS has 25 years’ experience as a practising acupuncturist and as Research Acupuncturist in the NHS.
She is a distinguished researcher of acupuncture in the supportive care of people living with and beyond cancer. She lectures internationally, has many publications in scientific journals, and is the author of “Acupuncture and Cancer Survivorship: Recovery, Renewal and Transformation” published by Singing Dragon.
She opened the first acupuncture clinics in the UK that focus on treating cancer survivors post-treatment.
Cancellation policy for CPD course bookings at ICOM
- Refunds for cancellations two or more months before the course commencement will incur a 15% administration fee.
- Refunds for cancellations between two months and two weeks before the course commencement will incur a 25% administration fee.
- Refunds for cancellations two weeks before the course commencement will incur a 50% administration fee.
- No refund will be given for no shows or cancellations upon the course commencement.
- Any amount overpaid by the student will automatically be refunded to the student’s account.
