Acupuncturist Health Professionals

The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.

The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.

The methods and techniques used to destroy or remove microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria that can contaminate medical instruments or any type of material in a health care setting.

The study of the human body in relation to medicine and the environment. This includes the applications and practices involved in biological and natural sciences.

The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …

Techniques and methods used to normalise the flow of Qi energy in the body for relieving pain and related symptoms by applying various specific types of needles into different acupuncture …

Medical practices which are not part of the standard care in healthcare.

The types and range of conditions such as physical pain, head aches, back pain, allergies, addictions, digestive problems or cold, which are treated by acupuncture.

Theories of traditional Chinese medical practices that put emphasis on various mind and body practices, as well as herbal medicine to treat or prevent various health problems.

Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.

Ensure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.

Advise persons of all ages and groups in terms of the health-promoting aspects of individual behaviour and institutions with regard to the personal, social and structural factors on physical and …

Use procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques, such as penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles manipulated by the hands or …

Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope …

Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.

Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.

Maintain the individual therapeutic relationship to engage the individual's innate healing capacities, to achieve active collaboration in the health education and healing process and to maximise the potential of healthy …

Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.

Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

Communicate with clients and their carer's, with the patient's permission, to keep them informed about the clients' and patients' progress and safeguarding confidentiality.

Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …

Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.

Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) …

Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.

Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.

Review and evaluate the progress of the prescribed treatment, taking further decisions with the healthcare users and their carers.

Observe healthcare users and record significant conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents, notifying a supervisor or physician when required.

Gather healthcare user information through various sources such as questioning the healthcare user, caregiver, or healthcare professional to obtain information on the patient`s health and social status, and interpreting records …

Based on the examination of the patient and his/hers symptoms, decide on which acupuncture points to be stimulated and with what technique.

Assess the healthcare user's physical state, taking detailed information on previous injuries, surgery, general health, resources and lifestyle into account.

The medical administrative tasks such as registration of patients, appointment systems, record keeping of patients information and repeated precribing.

General medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

The characteristics, the effects and the use of herbal medicines.

The human nutrition and dietary modification for optimising health in clinical or other environments. The role of nutrition in promoting health and preventing illness across the life spectrum.

Massage techniques used to relieve pain and alleviate other symptoms associated with a number of different medical conditions.

Alternative medicine therapy which has as its basis the idea that the ear is a microsystem which represents the entire body. Thus the physical, mental or emotional health conditions can …

The technique used in acupuncture where electric conducting pads are placed on a skin area and a low frequency electric current is passed through it to stimulate the acupuncture points.

The way to behave during team meetings, visits and meetings in multi-professional cooperation especially with other health professionals.

The traditional medicine practice, originally conceived as a martial art, which is based on Chinese philosophical principles and is known for its defense training and health benefits.

Apply massage therapy to relieve patient's pain by using various specialised techniques.

Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.

Set up a proper procedure to manage appointments, including policies related to cancellation and nonappearance.

Contact the patient`s health insurance company and submit the appropriate forms with information on the patient and treatment.

Promote inclusion in health care and social services and respect diversity of beliefs, culture, values and preferences, keeping in mind the importance of equality and diversity issues.

Record the healthcare user`s information for the billing of provided medical services.

Make referrals to other professionals, based on the healthcare user's requirements and needs, especially when recognising that additional healthcare diagnostics or interventions are required.

Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.

Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.

Perform cupping therapy by means of a local suction on a skin area with the aid of a glass, therapy which increases the flow of blood to the area being …

Offer advice on dietary concerns such as overweight or elevated cholesterol levels.