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Acupuncture Certification Program
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China CME Trip |
- Traveling with group of physicians, visiting medical facilities and making new contacts
- Getting to know how Chinese integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Western Medicine
- Seeing traditional Chinese life, history, culture, as well as astounding changes happening every day…a lot fun with spouse and friends
- Receiving up to 30 CME hours in Category 1 credit
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| Medical Study & Travel FAQ |
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This acupuncture certification program is designed for
western medicine health care professionals, including
physicians, chiropractors, and other medical professionals.
Total study time is 300 hours, consisting of 3 series
step-by-step acupuncture study. During each series,
participants will spend all mornings on clinic practice
with small groups instructed by experienced TCM
physicians, and all afternoons on lectures of Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture. In this
way, participants can apply acquired knowledge and
skills into practice quickly to maximize both knowledge
and acupuncture skills. All programs will be taught
in English at WHO Collaborating Center of Traditional
Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China. English translation
will be provided for instructors who can't
speak English. |
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| Acupuncture Certification Series 1 (120 hr) |
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| Program Highlights: |
- Total acupuncture study time is 120 hours (approximate 3 weeks)
- Start time: May 16 and October 17 every year
- Focus: thorough introduction to acupuncture basic and practice
- Curriculum: clinic observation and practice in the morning; lecture about TCM and acupuncture in the afternoon
- Fees (tuition, room & board etc.): $2,950
- An 120-hour acupuncture completion certificate can be issued upon request.
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| Curriculum Details: |
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Schedule
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Mornings
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Afternoons
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| Week 1 |
Clinic practice,
Mon-Fri |
Basic concepts of TCM and acupuncture; Introduction to technique of Acupuncture and Moxibustion; Yin Yang and Five Elements; Zang Fu Theory; channels and collaterals |
| Week 2 |
Clinic practice,
Mon-Fri |
Acupuncture points and point selection; Relationship and differentiation between Zang Fu Organs 1; Principle of general acupuncture treatment; Etiology 1 |
| Week 3 |
Clinic practice,
Mon-Thu
*Exam on Friday |
Bi syndrome and epigastrias pain; Headache, Back Pain and Treatment of Bi Syndrome; Shoulder Pain and Cervical spondylosis; Clean needle technique |
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| Acupuncture Certification Series 2 (80 hr) |
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| Program Highlights: |
- Total acupuncture study time is 80 hours (approximate 2 weeks)
- Start time: June 6 and November 7 every year
- Focus on etiology, diagnostic methods and point location
- Curriculum: clinic practice at TCM hospitals in the morning; lecture of acupuncture in the afternoon
- Fees (tuition, room & board etc.): $2,350
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| Curriculum Details: |
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Schedule
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Mornings
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Afternoons
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| Week 1 |
Clinic practice,
Mon-Fri |
Etiology 2; , four diagnostic methods; Bi syndrome and epigastrias pain; Trigeminal neuralgia and sciatica; Relationship and differentiation between Zang Fu Organs 2
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| Week 2 |
Clinic practice,
Mon-Fri |
Acupuncture points 2; General introduction to acupuncture treatment 2; Asthma, tinnitus, and allergic rhinitis; Diagnosis and treatment of cervical and lumbar disease |
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| Acupuncture Certification Series 3 (100 hr) |
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| Program Highlights: |
- Total acupuncture study time is 100 hours (approximate 2.5 weeks)
- Start time: June 20 and November 21 every year
- Focus on acupoints and common diseases treatment by acupuncture
- Curriculum: clinic practice in the morning; lecture in the afternoon
- A n300 hour acupuncture completion certificate will be issued upon request
- Fees (tuition, room & board etc.): $2,850
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| Curriculum Details: |
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Schedule
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Mornings
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Afternoons
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| Week 1 |
Clinic practice,
Mon-Fri |
Acupuncture point 3; Relationship and differentiation between Zang Fu Organs 3; Technique of Acupuncture and Moxibustion; Disease of five senses; Dysmenorrhea, muscular pain |
| Week 2 |
Clinic practice,
Mon-Fri
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Diagnosis;Epigastriac paincand dizziness; Windstroke, facial paralysis and tennis elbow; Introduction to ear acupuncture and acupuncture anasethesia. |
| Week 3 |
Clinic practice,
Mon-Wed
*Exam on Thursday |
Scalp acupuncture; methods to combine points, and application of specific points; auricular acupuncture and electric acupuncture |
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| Fees include: |
- Tuition: including lecture courses and clinic practice, text materials, needles
- Room & board: western style hotel room accommodation based on double occupancy.
- Transportation: all educational related transportation in Beijing, plus transfers between airport and hotel.
- Pre Departure Package:
- China Travel Guide book
- Chinese phrase book
- Pre-Arrival program guide
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| Fees exclude: |
- International Flight: Global Institution offers discount international airline 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.
- 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. Compare and check travel insurance.
- Personal costs: such as telephone bill, laundry, etc.
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| Admission Requirements:
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- Acupuncture Certification Series 1: physicians, chiropractors, medical researchers, nurses, or other medical professionals with higher degrees and clinical experience.
- Acupuncture Certification Series 2: people who have finished Acupuncture Certification 1, or equivalent 120 hours of training course at other TCM colleges.
- Acupuncture Certification Series 3: people who have finished Acupuncture Certification 2, or wquivalent 200 hours of training course at other TCM colleges.
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| 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 participants own cost.
- Global Institution’s representatives will provide assistance and help in
Beijing, including airport pick-up and drop off, orientations
in school and surroundings, and 24-hour emergency
help during participants study in Beijing.
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