Qualifications & Relevant Work Experience

Chris began working in the Health Sector since 2005. He is continuously furthering his education in various fields within this area. Chris has achieved Diplomas in Acupuncture, Tui Na Massage and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Below is a detailed list of his qualifications to date.

 

2016:

Teacher's Certiificate in Short Form Left Side, with the Irish Tai Chi Chuan Association, Dublin

2015:

Certificate in the Practice of Hopi Ear Candling Therapy, from Sólás College, Dublin.

2015:

Completed Tai Chi Chuan Short Form Left Side and Tai Chi Chuan Short Form Right Side, with the Irish Tai Chi Chuan Association, Dublin.

2013-2014:

I completed Year 4 of my Acupuncture studies, in addition to gaining a Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine, and a Diploma in Tui-Na Massage from the College of Oriental Medicine, (COM) Victoria Cross, Cork

2012-2013: Certificate in Quantum Coherence Therapy.

Awarded by the (ITCCA) Irish Tai Chi Chuan Association, St. Andrews Resource Centre, Pearse Street, Dublin 2.

2009-Present Day: Tai Chi Chuan Practice

with the (ITCCA) Irish Tai Chi Chuan Association.

2009-2010: Acupuncture Year 3

Awarded by the (IITCM) Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Terenure, Co. Dublin.

2007-2009: Acupuncture Years 1&2.

Awarded by the (AFI) Acupuncture Foundation of Ireland, Milltown Institute, Sandford road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, Rep. of Ireland.

2006-2009 General Attendant

Naas General Hospital, Naas, Co. Kildare.

• Caring for all Patient needs where and when required.
• Assisting Physiotherapists with Patient rehabilitation efforts.
• Assisting Nurses & Surgeons in the Operating Theatres before, during and after procedures.
• Safely transporting Patients by wheelchair, and/or bed, to and from Wards, Departments & treatment rooms e.g. For Cardiac tests, periods of rehab, or X-Ray, CT, MRI & Ultrasound tests and/or examinations etc.
• Servicing and provision/removal of oxygen cyclinders, laundry and clinical waste bins to all departments.
• Collection & delivery of specimens, blood samples and reports to & from Laboratory.
• Mortuary duties – presenting bodies of deceased to families, liasing with Undertakers & Mortuary Technician.
• Cleaning & maintaining Ward hygiene where required.
  
  

2006-2007: National Qualification in Massage Therapy

Awarded by the National Training Centre, 16A St. Joseph’s Parade, Dorset St, Dublin 7, Rep. of Ireland.

Physiotherapy Shadowing/Work Experience Sept 2005 - May 2006:

• Blanchardstown Hospital, Connolly Memorial, Dublin. (8 hours)
• Naas Hospital, Co. Kildare. (9 hours)
• Mater Misericordiae Public Hospital, Dublin. (8 hours)
• St. Vincents Private Hospital, Dublin. (8 hours)
• Tallaght, Adelaide & Meath & National Childrens Hospital,  Dublin (8 hours)
• St. Michaels Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. (8 hours)
• Celbridge Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy Clinic, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. (12 hours)
• Enable Ireland, Sandymount, Co. Dublin. (8 hours)
• Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin. (8 hours)
• Raglan Physiotherapy Clinic, Dublin 2. (4.5 hours)

2005-2006: Certificate in Medical Science (Anatomy, Physiology, Histology & Pathology)

Awarded by the Institute of Complementary & Integrated Medicine, Carramore, Clostoken, Loughrea, Co Galway, Rep. of Ireland.