This is a very advanced acupuncture program for people who have mastered acupuncture basics. Upon completion, participants will be able to acquire a complete understanding of basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a systematic knowledge of meridians and collaterals and a perfect mastery of 250 acupoints, including the locations, indication to the differentiation, methods of treatment and prescriptions of about 40 common diseases. The curriculum arrangements allow participants to spend mornings on clinic practice and afternoons on lectures. In this way, participants can apply acquired knowledge and skills into practice quickly, and maximize both theoretical knowledge and acupuncture skills. Program will taught in English at China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CATCM) with its acupuncture training center and teaching hospitals, who also servers as WHO Collaborating Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.

Curriculum Arrangements
Class Date and Schedule
Program Fee
Administration Requirement
Certification
Teaching Methods
Common Diseases
Important Remainders

Curriculum Arrangements:
(a) Based on original TCM knowledge acquired in the introductory course, the emphasis is placed upon the following contents:

• Yin-yang and Five Elements: supplement of the origins and development of the theory of Ying-yang and Five Elements, with emphasis on the clinical application of the theory.
• Zang Fu: principal introduction to the relations between Zang and Fu as well as the relations among qi, blood and body fluid.
• tiology: principal introduction to the characteristics of disease caused by six exogenous pathogenic factors, seven emotional factors, phlegm and blood stasis.
• Four Diagnostic Methods: principal introduction to the clinical significance of the tongue and pulse diagnosis.
• Differentiation: introduction to the differentiation of complicated syndromes of Zang-fu organs, differentiation of syndromes according to the theory of Qi and Blood; Wei, Qi, Ying, Xue; and Six Meridians and Sanjiao.

Class Date and Schedule
Class Date: January 5 – April 5 every year

Schedules:

1. The 1st stage: 5 weeks
   
   • To learn comprehensively the inter-relations among Yin Yang, Five Elements, Zang Fu, Qi and Blood.
   • To study systematically the theory of meridians and collaterals, have a further mastery of 250 acupoints, and acupuncture techniques.
2. The 2nd stage: 3 weeks
   
   • To be familiar with the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine, including the etiology and four diagnostic methods.
   • To master preliminarily the methods of making differentiation of syndromes.
3. The 3rd stage: 4 weeks
   
   • To be familiar with the principles and methods of treatment and basic principles of point selections.
   • To have a quite skillful mastery of commonly used points and acupuncture techniques.
   • To master basically the treatment for about 40 kinds of frequently encountered disease in clinic based on differentiation of syndromes.
   • To study extensively the science of acupuncture through special topics.

Program Fee: USD $5,780

Fee includes:

Tuition: including lecture, clinic practice, text materials, and needles Accommodation: 12-week accommodation at western style hotel room, based on double occupancy. Arrival and return transfers between airport and hotel. Visa to China Medical insurance in China: including Medical, Emergency Medical Evacuation. 24-hour emergency help by dedicated Global Institution representative during study in China Pre Departure Package: China travel guide book Chinese phrase book Pre-arrival program guide

Fees exclude:

International Flight: Global Institution can assit to purchase discount international air ticket to China. Food: the training center has a Chinese café, which costs about $5-10 for daily three meals. Several affordable Chinese and western restaurants are also nearby. Local Transportation in China: the hotel is located within walking distance to the training center. Many students commute by a bicycle in Beijing, which costs about $15. Personal costs: such as telephone bill, laundry, etc. Travel Insurance: For your protection, Global Institution highly recommends purchasing Trip Cancellation Insurance that can provide reimbursement of all study trip fees if you cancel prior to departure.

Administration Requirements
Holders from 3-month basic acupuncture course; doctors with acupuncture license; college students with two years of training in acupuncture or acupuncturists with a similar educational level.

Certification
Participants will study at China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CATCM) with its subsidiary and affiliated hospitals. CATCM is one of top TCM universities in China. Its educational program is recognized both by the Ministry of Education in China and Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) in the US. CATCM also serves as WHO Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine. After participants fulfill all course requirements and pass the final exam, a certificate which is recognized by World Health Organization (WHO) and State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, PR China will be issued.

Certification
Program will be taught in English at China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CATCM) with its acupuncture training cener and teaching hospitals. CATCM is one of top TCM universities in China. Its educational program is recognized both by the Ministry of Education in China and Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) in the US. CATCM also serves as WHO Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine. After participants fulfill all course requirements and pass the final exam, a certificate which is recognized by World Health Organization (WHO) and State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, PR China will be issued.

Teaching Methods
Lectures in classroom, coaching in small groups, and clinical practice under instruction of experienced TCM doctors. Lecture on special topics and visits to hospitals will be undertaken so as to consolidate the acquired knowledge and technique.

Common Diseases:

1. Wind Stoke 2. Common Cold 3. Cough 4. Asthma 5. Epigastric Pain 6. Vomiting 7. Hiccup 8. Diarrhea 9. Cardiac Pain 10. Constipation

11. Prolapse of Rectum 12. Impotence 13. Insomnia 14. Palpitation 15. Epilepsy 16. Dizziness 17. Headache 18. Facial Pain 19. Facial Paralysis 20. Diabetes

21. Pain in Hypochondriac Region 22. Bi Syndromes 23. Wei Syndromes 24. Depressive Syndromes 25. Infantile Paralysis 26. Irregular Menstruation 27. Dysmenorrhea 28. Morbid Leukorrhea 29. Menopausal Syndrome 30. Premenstrual Syndrome

31. Eczema 32. Herpes Zoster 33. Hemorrhoid 34. Sprain and Contusion 35. Pseudomyopia 36. Deafness and Tinnitus 37. Congestion, Swelling and Pain of the Eye 39. Sore Throat 40. Toothache

Important Remainders

• Participants should arrive in Beijing at least 1-2 days before the beginning of the course.
• Global Institution will arrange optional weekend tours to Great Wall, Ming Tomb, Forbidden City and Summer Palace at participant's own cost.

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