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Welcome to AACP
The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists [AACP] is a Clinical Interest Group [CIG] affiliated to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy [CSP]. Its principal aim is the integration of Acupuncture into Physiotherapy Practice for the treatment of pain and systemic illness. There are almost 5,000 Physiotherapists within AACP, working in the NHS and private practice. AACP maintains a register of Acupuncture practitioners and you can find Acupuncturists by using the Practitioner Search facility. AACP accredits Acupuncture training courses and these are found under the Training section of this site.
40-Hour Top-Up Courses Cease
The 40-Hour Top-Up courses designed to bring Physiotherapists up to AACP training standards have now ceased. Physiotherapists wishing to offer a 40-Hour Top-up course as part of the 80 Hour Training requirement must join AACP before 1st July 2008; otherwise Physiotherapists wishing to join AACP are required to demonstrate completion of an AACP Approved 80 Hour course or Acupuncture degree course.
Conference 2008 Bookings
Conference 2008 Booking is now closed.
5-Year Plan
AACP has produced a plan that sets out its aims for the next five years as Acupuncture moves into a regulatory framework. A whole new range of services for members is underway. Members should log-in to the site to view this plan.
Research Databases
AACP has negotiated online access to three research databases. These are now available for online access by AACP members in the members' area - members should log-in for access.
Mission statement
The AACP is a progressive, dynamic, "member centered" organisation aiming to:-
- Ensure safe, effective intervention for the benefit of the patient
- Ensure that all members are fully informed and have the tools to offer safe, effective Acupuncture to the required standard supported by AACP and CSP
- Support and encourage clinical and educational development of members
- Provide an integrated evidence base for the clinical effectiveness of Acupuncture within Physiotherapy
- Define and maintain standards of Acupuncture Education that will enhance Physiotherapy practice and clinical management
- Raise the profile of Acupuncture within Physiotherapy
- Facilitate access to high educational standards in Acupuncture Training courses
- Assist patients to find Physiotherapists using Acupuncture from its membership
- Influence the health care agenda for the benefit of the patient
- Identify, accommodate and meet the diverse needs of the membership.
