Acupuncture

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College, Trades, or University Program

These programs prepare students for the independent professional practice of acupuncture, a Chinese system of healing based on the use of pulse diagnosis, acupuncture point selection, and needle insertion to treat imbalances in the state of bodily health or Qi. They include courses in basic Western medical sciences, Chinese medical anatomy and physiology, diagnostic techniques, patient observation and communication, acupuncture points and point selection, auricular and scalp acupuncture, moxibustion, acupuncture technique, acupuncture of extremities, pain management, practice management, and professional standards and ethics.

Institutions providing this program

Programs

  • Acupuncture (2-Year Intensive Diploma) - Diploma
  • Acupuncture (3-Year Diploma) - Diploma

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