DIPLOMA IN CUPPING THERAPY ( 1 YEAR)

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

 

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