Master the ancient healing art of Cupping Therapy with Medway’s Online Certificate Course in Cupping Therapy. This certified course offers in-depth training on Hijama (wet and dry cupping), techniques, tools, safety protocols, and therapeutic applications. Ideal for doctors, therapists, and wellness professionals, the course combines expert-led video sessions with downloadable resources for flexible learning. Upgrade your skills in alternative medicine and integrate detox and pain-relief techniques into your practice.

Cupping Therapy, also known as Hijama, is an ancient healing technique practiced for thousands of years across various cultures. This Advanced Certificate in Cupping Therapy is designed for healthcare professionals, physiotherapists, wellness practitioners, and alternative medicine enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding and clinical application of modern and traditional cupping techniques.

The course provides a structured, evidence-based framework for performing cupping therapy safely and effectively. It covers classification, disease-specific application, patient assessment, session management, hygiene protocols, and OPD (Outpatient Department) setup. The course blends traditional practices with modern-day clinical safety to ensure professional-level competence.

         Course Benefits

• Learn the full classification and techniques of cupping therapy: dry, wet, fire, moving, and others.
• Understand patient assessment, indications, contraindications, and therapeutic planning.
• Gain hands-on knowledge of sterilization, hygiene, and biomedical waste handling.
• Develop the ability to set up and manage a dedicated Cupping Therapy OPD.
• Acquire skills to customize cupping plans based on various pathological conditions.
• Improve patient communication, trust, and follow-up through structured counseling.

      SYLLABUS

1. Classification of Cupping Therapy

• Dry cupping, Wet cupping (Hijama), Fire cupping, Moving cupping
• Chinese vs. Islamic cupping approaches
• Functional uses and comparative advantages

2. Cupping Therapy of Different Types for Different Conditions

• Treatment protocol for muscular pain, respiratory issues, digestive problems, dermatological concerns, and hormonal imbalance
• Disease-specific cup placement and technique
• Differentiating acute vs. chronic application needs

3. Sessions: How to Conduct Cupping Therapy

• Session planning and duration
• Number of sessions required for different conditions
• Treatment intervals and patient follow-up

4. How to Consult the Patient and Conduct Pre-Assessment

• Patient screening, history taking, and contraindication evaluation
• Informed consent and expectation setting
• Counseling techniques for cupping-naive patients

5. How to Sterilize the Cup After Each Session

• Step-by-step disinfection protocol
• Use of autoclaves, disinfectants, and disposable cups
• Infection control standards and hygiene certification

6. Management of Cupping OPD

• Setting up an efficient cupping therapy outpatient department
• Equipment, staffing, and patient flow management
• Legal compliance, record keeping, and patient documentation

7. How to Recognize Different Types of Cupping Required for Different Patients and Pathological Conditions

• Diagnostic approach to choose suitable cupping type
• Personalized treatment planning based on pathology
• Case-based scenarios and decision-making strategies