Day 1 - TCM and Biomedicine gynaecology theory refresher
- Class definition and prerequisites
- TCM style of Chinese medicine
- Pattern discrimination
- Bao Gong, Bao Mai, Bao Liu
- TCM Gynaecology viscera
- TCM Gynaecology physiology
- Gynaecology meridians
- Ren Mai, Du Mai, Chong Mai, Dai Mai
- Qi and Blood relationship and Qi stagnation
- Divisions of TCM gynaecology
- TCM Menstrual cycle theory
- BM female anatomy and physiology refresher
Day 2 - BBT chart reading and diagnostic application with practical exercises
- Revision and quiz on Day 1
- BBT charting theory and rules
- BBT chart taught examples
- BBT chart reading practical exercises
- Linking BBT charting to TCM menstrual cycle theory
- Using BBT charts to aid diagnosis and track treatment progress
Day 3 - Common gynaecology disease TCM diagnosis, discrimination, treatment
and BM differential diagnosis and treatment.
- Revision and quiz on Day 2
- Menstrual disease (Yue Jing Bing)
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Adenomyosis
- Amenorrhoea
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Polycystic ovaries
- Hydrosalpings
Day 4 - Common gynaecology disease TCM diagnosis, discrimination, treatment
and BM differential diagnosis and treatment.
- Revision and quiz on Day 3
- Abnormal vaginal discharge (Dia Xia Bing)
- Vulvar disease
- Vaginitis
- Vaginosis
- Cervical disease
- Miscellaneous disease ( Za Bing)
- Concretions and conglomerations (Zheng Jia JiJu)
- Uterine Leiomyomas
- Uterine Polyps
- Ovarian cysts
- Plum pit Qi (Mei He Qi)
- Visceral agitation (Zang Zao
Day 5/6- Infertility, TCM diagnosis, discrimination, treatment and BM
differential diagnosis and treatment
- Revision and quiz on Day 4
- Miscellaneous disease ( Za Bing)
- Infertility (Bu Yun Zheng)
- BM infertility diagnosis and treatment including IUI, IVF, ICSI and
male factor infertility
- Assisted conception drugs and energetic properties
- TCM infertility diagnosis and treatment
- Immune related infertility
- Embryo transfer acupuncture support
- Integrating BM and TCM infertility treatment
Day 6 - Gestational disorders, TCM diagnosis, discrimination, treatment and
BM differential diagnosis and treatment
- Revision and quiz on Day 5
- Gestational disorders (Tai Qian Bing)
- Nausea and vomiting - (Ren Shen E Zu)
- Lower abdominal pain - (Ren Shen Fu Tong)
- BM - Ectopic pregnancy
- Restless fetus - (Tai Dong Bu An)
- BM - Threatened miscarriage
- Fetal leakage of blood
- BM - Hydatidiform mole - (Tai Lou Xia Xue)
- Slippery fetus - (Hua Tai)
- Falling fetus (BM - miscarriage) - (Duo Tai)
- Habitual miscarriage (Xi Guan Xing Liu Chan)
- Fetal decline and failure to grow - (Ren Shen Tai Wei Zao)
- BM - Small at birth (IUGR) - (Duo Tai Xiao Chan)
Day 7 - Gestational disorders, TCM diagnosis, discrimination, treatment and
BM differential diagnosis and treatment
- Revision and quiz on Day 6
- Misc gestational diseases
- M - Gestational Diabetes (Ren Shen Fan Re)
- BM & TCM - Oedema during pregnancy (Ren Shen Fu Zhong)
- BM - Polyhydramnios (Yang Shui Guo Duo)
- TCM & BM Urination retention (Ren Shen Xiao Bian Bu Tong)
- BM - High blood pressure (Ren Shen Gao Yue Ya)
- Albuminuria (Dan Bai Nao)
- Preeclampsia (Xian Bei Zi Xian)
- Eclampsia (Zi Xian)
- Fetal leakage of blood
- BM - Placenta Previa (Tai Lou)
- Difficult delivery (Nan Chan)
- Stagnant delivery (Zhi Chan)
Day 8 - Postpartum disorders, TCM diagnosis, discrimination, treatment and BM
differential diagnosis and treatment
- Revision and quiz on Day 7
- Post Partum Diseases (Can Hou Bing)
- Postpartum haemorrhage (Chan Hou Xue Chu)
- Postpartum infection (Chan Hou Fa Re)
- Retention of lochia (Chan Hou E Lou Bu Xia)
- Postpartum dizziness (Chan Hou Xue Yun)
- Postpartum uterine prolapse (Chan Hou Zi Gong Tuo Chu)
- Postpartum low back pain (Chan Hou Yao Tong)
- Postpartum thirst(Chan Hou Ke)
- Postpartum oedema (Chan Hou Fu Zhong)
- Postpartum haematuria (Chan Hou Nao Xue)
- Postpartum haemafecia (Chan Hou Da Bian Chu Xue)
- Postpartum urinary stress incontinence (Chan Hou Xiao Bian Shi Jia)
- Postpartum urinary retention (Chan Hou Niao Zhu Liu)
- Postpartum galactorrhoea (Chan Hou Que Ru)
- Postpartum areolar eczema (Chan Hou Ru Tou Po Sui)
- Postpartum mastitis (Chan Hou Ru Yong )
- Postpartum breast leakage (Chan Hou Ru Zi Chu)
- Postpartum depression (Chan Hou Jing Ji Huang Hu Xu Fan)
Day 9 (half day) - Final written examination for students wishing to become
an Associated Practitioner to The Women's Natural Health Practice
Clinical Gynaecology and Obstetrics Course Registration Information
Eight days are mandatory attendance in addition to passing final examination
(day 9) to graduate and receive a diploma in TCM gynaecology. Students not
passing the final examination (or not wishing to sit the examination) will still
receive 32 CPD points from the RCHM and a certificate of attendance and can
attend a subsequent course day 9 to sit the final examination if they wish
obtain the a diploma without any additional cost. Re-sits for students who
fail the final examination are also free of charge and can be undertaking the
following year.
Venue and Dates
The course takes place annually, between late summer and autumn and is held at
The Richmond
Hill Hotel , Richmond, Surrey, U.K, which is equidistant between London
Heathrow Airport and central London. The course will be run over 4 weekends on a
Friday and Saturday. Dates for the following year lecture days are posted on
www.naturalgynae.com/seminars on November 1st each year.
Registration
Pre-registration to
reserve a place on the next course can be made at any time by emailing
enquiries@naturalgynae.com with your name, qualifications, location and email
address alternatively download and complete and mail a
registration form.
Dates for the 2010 course are:
·
3rd September - Day 1
·
4th September - Day 2
·
1st October - Day 3
·
2nd October - Day 4
·
5th November Day 5
·
6th November- Day 6
·
3rd December - Day 7
·
4th December - Day 8
·
5th December - Examination
Course timetable:
Arrival:
9.15am to 9.30am (with coffee and pastries)
Morning lecture: 9.30am to 1.00pm (with a break for tea/coffee at
11.00 am)
Lunch: 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Afternoon lecture: 2.30pm to 5.00pm (with a break for tea/coffee at
3.45 pm)
Requirements for
Attendance
UK applicants must have graduated from an RCHM accredited
school of Chinese medicine or be herbal medicine members of the ATCM; non-UK applicants must hold an equivalent
qualification in order to be eligible to attend the course and send a copy of
their qualifications with their registration.
Course Fees
£1500.00
A place will be guaranteed on payment of a non-refundable deposit of
£300.00 paid on registering for the course with the outstanding balance
paid in full 7 days before the first day of the course. In the unlikely event
that we are unable to achieve the minimum of 10 practitioners to run the course
all deposits will be refunded.
Payment Options
Credit/Debit Card:
Cheques
Bank Transfer
PayPal
Accommodation:
Accommodation, if needed is arranged
by the attendee, but rooms have been block reserved in the course hotel at a
favourable rate. For more details and to book contact:
Kelly Finn
Meetings &
Events Co-ordinator
The Richmond
Hill Hotel
Phone: 0208 939
0287
EventsDesk4.RichmondHill@foliohotels.com
Morning coffee and afternoon tea are included and many lunch venues are within waking distance of the hotel. Dinner is excluded in the seminar fee, although there will be our
traditional fend of course celebration curry included in the seminar price for all attendees on the
last Saturday night of the course, within walking distance of the hotel.
If you have already completed our Clinical Gynaecology course then you are
invited to join the
course alumni discussion
forum
