
DIPLOMA IN CUPPING THERAPY ( 1 YEAR)
📘 1. Introduction to Cupping Therapy
- History and origin: Chinese, Arabic, and Greek systems
- Philosophical background: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Unani medicine, and Prophetic medicine
- Types of cupping:
- Dry cupping
- Wet cupping (Hijama)
- Fire cupping
- Massage cupping
- Flash cupping
- Moving cupping
🧠 2. Basic Anatomy & Physiology
- Overview of the human body systems relevant to cupping:
- Circulatory system
- Nervous system
- Musculoskeletal system
- Lymphatic and immune system
- Skin structure and healing mechanisms
🛠️ 3. Tools, Materials & Safety Protocols
- Types of cups: glass, bamboo, silicone, vacuum pump
- Tools for wet cupping: scarification tools, lancets
- Sterilization and infection control
- Waste disposal procedures (especially for wet cupping)
- Contraindications and red flag conditions
- Patient consent and safety precautions
✋ 4. Practical Cupping Techniques
- Application of different techniques:
- Stationary cupping
- Moving/massage cupping
- Fire cupping
- Wet cupping procedure step-by-step
- Cupping points and zones:
- Standard Hijama points (e.g., point 1: crown; point 55: upper back)
- Condition-specific zones (e.g., for back pain, migraines, infertility)
- Pain management and comfort techniques
💉 5. Wet Cupping (Hijama) Procedure
- How to identify suitable candidates
- Scarification techniques
- Step-by-step Hijama session protocol
- Post-session care and healing
- Risk management (e.g., managing dizziness, bleeding, etc.)
💼 6. Clinical Practice / Live Training
- Case study documentation (minimum 10–20 clients)
- Conducting a cupping session under supervision
- Live practice on various body parts
- First aid response and basic CPR (if included by institute)
📋 7. Ethics, Business & Record-Keeping
- Code of conduct and therapist responsibilities
- Client confidentiality and informed consent
- Legal requirements (based on region/state)
- Starting a cupping practice: equipment, licensing (if needed), clinic setup
- Marketing and patient communication basics