Acupuncture
The Acupuncture Diploma program prepares students for a career in traditional Chinese medicine and holistic healthcare.
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OVERVIEW
The Acupuncture Diploma program prepares students for a career in traditional Chinese medicine and holistic healthcare.
Students will learn how to diagnose and treat patients using acupuncture techniques while developing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical skills.
About Program
The Acupuncture diploma program is designed in accordance with the standards set by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO).
Throughout the program, students gain a deep understanding of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and how it is applied in modern healthcare settings. The curriculum combines theoretical learning with practical training, allowing students to develop real clinical skills.
Students will learn how to assess patients, identify health conditions based on TCM principles, and apply acupuncture techniques for treatment. The program also includes supervised clinical practice, where students gain hands-on experience in real treatment settings.
Graduates will be prepared to work as professional acupuncturists in clinics or start their own practice in the growing field of alternative and holistic medicine.
Program Highlights:
• 89-week comprehensive diploma program
• 600 hours of clinical hands-on practice
• Training based on Ontario TCM standards (CTCMPAO)
• Combination of theory and real clinical experience
• Learn traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture techniques
• Preparation for professional acupuncture certification
What You Will Learn:
• Acupuncture concepts and techniques
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) foundations
• Diagnostics and acupuncture treatment
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Pathology and biomedical fundamentals
• Herbal medicine
• Manual therapy (Tuina)
• Qigong practices
• Eastern nutrition
• Western medical assessment
• Professional ethics and communication
• Clinical practice and patient care
Career Opportunities:
• Registered Acupuncturist
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• Private Clinic Owner
• Wellness and Holistic Health Specialist
• Spa and Rehabilitation Center Practitioner