Description
The 3-month Acupuncture & Moxibustion Introductory Program is offered to those who possess no prior education of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but interested in learning TCM. Theory lectures combined with enormous clinical activities. Apart from the traditional way of learning of sitting through classes, participants also get valuable opportunity to probate/practice in TCM hospital.

Features
- In English
- Clinical activity combined to consolidate knowledge learned
- Intensive TCM training: 25 hours/week
- Full immersion and exposure to Chinese culture and environment
- Basic science of traditional Chinese medicine Diagnostics of TCM
- Science of meridians and acupoints, Techniques, therapeutics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Channels, collaterals and acupuncture points
- General introduction to clinical treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion

Teaching Purpose
Through the study, participants will be able to acquire deeper understandings of TCM theories, and preliminary mastery of fundamentals of acupuncture and moxibustion in relation to basic techniques of manipulation and locations of commonly-used points as well as therapeutic methods of treating common diseases by applying syndrome differentiation and channels and collaterals.

Teaching Method
Theory lectures plus clinical activities

The 2nd stage
The participants are required to have an intimate knowledge of general introduction to treatment with acupuncture and Moxibustion - pathological factors, 4 diagnostic methods, syndrome differentiation(according to the eight principles, zang-fu, channels & collaterals), to apply the specific points and the basic principles of combining points and prescription, to master practical treatment to common diseases, and to further locations of the commonly-used points and the manipulation techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion.

The 3rd stage
The participants are required, through clinical probation/practice, to apply acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of common diseases. In this period, ear acupuncture and acupuncture anesthesia will be introduced, and at the same period, an exam will be arranged.

Clinical Activity
- Participants will probate/practice in TCM hospital

Evaluation and Certificate
A final exam will be held at the end of the program. Certificate will be issued to the participants who pass the examination successfully.

Accommodation
Allied Gateway selects accommodations carefully for security, convenience and comfort. Program fee varies on different accommodations.
- Hotel
Single occupancy or double shared standard room, with TV, bathroom and air-conditioner.
- One-bedroom Apartment
Composed by a living area, one bedroom, seperate kitchen and bathroom. TV, refrigerator, air-conditioner, microwave oven, washing machine and furnitures.

Airport Transfer
Allied Gateway provides free airport arrival-pick-up service for program participants. Flight information required, such as
- Airways
- Flight number
- Arrival local date & time
- Airport name

Eligibility
- Over 18
- Up from high school graduate
- Be in good health

How to Apply
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For application form, please click here
If you wish to study at other time than scheduled, please contact us here