This is a very thorough and comprehensive beginner acupuncture program for western medical professionals. Upon completion, the participants will be able to acquire a brief understanding of fundamentals of acupuncture and moxibustion, and basic technique about 120 commonly-used points as well as treatment of about 25 kinds of common diseases by acupuncture and moxibustion. 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:
(1) Basic theories of traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
(2) Techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion
(3) Channels, collaterals and acupuncture points
(4) General introduction to treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion
(5) Clinical treatment
(6) Brief introduction to ear acupuncture and acupuncture anasethesia

Class Date and Schedule
Class Date: Apri 15 – July 15 and August 15 - November 15 every year

Schedules:

1. Stage one: 4 weeks
   The participates are required to understand the development of Chinese acupuncture and moxibustion, the basic theories of TCM in relation to acupuncture and moxibustion (including basic concepts, clinical significance of Yin-Yang, five elements), zang-fu physiology (including qi, blood, body fluid), and channels and collaterals as well as the running courses and pathological symptoms and signs of 14 channels, to have an intimate knowledge and to master about 120 commonly-used points, and preliminarily know the basic manipulation techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion.
2. Stage two: 6 weeks
   The participants are required to have an intimate knowledge of etiology, four diagnostic methods, differentiation of syndromes according to the eight principles, zang-fu, channels and collaterals, principles of selecting points, methods to combine points, and application of specific points. The participants are required to further perfect the locations of the commonly-used points and the manipulation techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion, and to master acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of 25 kinds of common diseases.
3. Stage three: 2 weeks
   The participants are required, through clinical practice, to apply acupuncture and moxibustion independently in the treatment of common disease. In this period, auricular acupuncture and electric acupuncture will be briefly introduced. At the same period, general review and examination will be arranged.

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
Physicians, chiropractors, other medical workers with higher degrees and clinical experience, scientific and technical workers who engaged in medical research.

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.

25 Kinds of common disease

1. Windstroke 2. Headache 3. Dizziness and Vertigo 4. Facial Paralysis 5. Cough (acute, chronic bronchitis) 6. Asthma (bronchial asthma) 7. Hypochondriac Pain (including disorders in biliary tract)

8. Palpitation, Anxiety 9. vomiting 10. Epigastric pain 11. Diarrhea 12. Constipation 13. Insomnia 14. Low back pain 15. Nocturnal enuresis

16. Bi syndrome 17. Wei syndrome 18. Dysmenorrhea 19. Wind rash (Rubella) 20. Sprain 21. Deafness and tinnitus 22. Congestion, swelling and pain of eye

23. Rhinorrhea (acute and chronic rhinitis) 24. Toothache 25. Sore throat

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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