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Introduction to Moxibustion Diploma Course

Step into the world of traditional Chinese medicine with moxibustion – a time-honoured practice that uses the warming properties of burning herbs to support the body’s natural balance and energy flow. Practised for thousands of years, moxibustion is valued in many traditional systems for its potential to promote wellbeing and support overall vitality.

The Introduction to Moxibustion Diploma Course offers a comprehensive exploration of this traditional technique, introducing you to its history, philosophical foundations, and methods of application. You’ll learn about different forms of moxibustion, its role in traditional Chinese medicine, and how it is thought to complement other wellness approaches.

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What Will You Learn?

The Introduction to Moxibustion Diploma Course begins by introducing what moxibustion is, how it is traditionally believed to work, and explores its historical roots, contemporary applications, and the considerations around its safe use.

As moxibustion is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the course also explores key principles of TCM, including concepts such as Yin-Yang, Qi, meridian pathways, and the five elements, while considering their place within the historical and philosophical frameworks of traditional health systems.

You’ll examine various moxibustion techniques, including both direct and indirect applications, and explore how these methods have been traditionally used to support wellbeing. The course includes an overview of Artemisia (mugwort), the plant commonly used in moxibustion, highlighting its properties and historical uses.

Learners will be introduced to moxibustion points and the theory behind their use, gaining a general understanding of point locations and the traditional associations within TCM practice.

We also cover the practical aspects of working in moxibustion-based settings, including an overview of best practice considerations, client consultations, health and safety principles, and the importance of ongoing professional development. The course offers insights into the different environments in which moxibustion may be practised and its use within complementary health contexts.

Please note: This course is for educational and personal enrichment purposes only. It does not provide a professional qualification, licensure, or certification to practise moxibustion or any form of traditional Chinese medicine in a clinical setting. The content is also not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition, nor should it replace medical advice or consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. If you wish to practise moxibustion professionally, you must undertake appropriate accredited training and adhere to local laws and regulations.

The Introduction to Moxibustion Diploma Course has been created to be accessible to beginners, whilst providing practitioners of other traditional Chinese medicine therapies with greater insight into the topic.

You’ll learn how moxibustion is used to relieve various ailments and when it should be used. You’ll also learn about the many meridians that can be found in the body and their associated moxibustion points.

Introduction
Part 1: What is Moxibustion?
Part 2: History of Moxibustion
Part 3: Modern-Day Use of Moxibustion
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1 Assessment

Part 1: What is TCM?
Part 2: Qi and Yin and Yang in the Body
Part 3: Meridian Points
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Part 1: Moxa Cones and Materials
Part 2: Direct Moxibustion
Part 3: Indirect Moxibustion
Part 4: Less-Common Varieties of Moxibustion
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Part 1: Biology
Part 2: Uses and Benefits
Part 3: Side Effects and Interactions
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Part 1: What are the Moxibustion Points?
Part 2: How to Use Moxibustion Points
Part 3: Lung
Part 4: Large Intestine
Part 5: Stomach
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

Part 1: Spleen
Part 2: Heart
Part 3: Small Intestine
Part 4: Bladder
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

Part 1: Kidney
Part 2: Pericardium
Part 3: Triple Burner
Part 4: Gallbladder
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7 Assessment

Part 1: Liver
Part 2: Governing Vessel
Part 3: Conception Vessel
Part 4: Additional Points
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Part 1: Best Practices
Part 2: Consultation
Part 3: Health and Safety
Part 4: Continual Learning
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Part 1: Methods of Practice
Conclusion
Part 2: Equipment
Part 3: Identify the Best Location for Your Clinic
Part 4: Working in a TCM Clinic and Working Independently
Part 5: Business Considerations in Your Country
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Conclusion
Module 10 Assessment

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Many Centre of Excellence courses are Fully Accredited by the world’s leading professional membership association for natural medicine – The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA).

You can apply to join The CMA as a Student Member while you are still studying, and if you do so, you will be eligible to use the post-nominal letters CMA after your name.

Upon graduation from a qualifying course, you will be eligible to apply for CMA Membership, and this will give you numerous professional benefits, including being able to use the letters MCMA after your name – Member of The Complementary Medical Association. This will demonstrate your commitment to excellence and professionalism in the natural healthcare field.

Register with The CMA as a Student or fully qualified Practitioner via the CMA website. You will be asked to submit your certificate of graduation and proof of insurance.

The CMA’s recommended insurers are Westminster global.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

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