Diploma in Acupunture (2year)

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Diploma in Acupunture (2year)

Proposed 2-Year Acupuncture Diploma Syllabus

Year 1 – Foundations

  1. Introduction to Acupuncture
    • History: Origins in China, India, Korea; WHO recognition
    • Distinctions between acupuncture and acupressure; scope & safety
    • Overview of natural healing systems: Ayurveda, TCM, Naturopathy
  2. Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology
    • Systems: skeletal, muscular, circulatory, digestive, nervous, respiratory
    • Organ functions relevant to acupuncture therapy
  3. Fundamental Principles of TCM
    • Yin‑Yang theory
    • Five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water)
    • Concept of Qi: types, flow, stagnation
    • Zang‑Fu organ theory
  4. Meridian System & Acupoint Location
    • 12 primary + 8 extraordinary meridians
    • Meridian clock/organ time cycle
    • Measurement techniques (e.g., cun); point classification
    • Common acupoints (e.g., LI4, ST36, SP6)
  5. Diagnostics in TCM
    • Pulse reading basics
    • Tongue diagnosis (color, shape, coating)
    • Observation and symptom analysis
    • TCM pathogenesis (Wind, Damp, Heat, Cold)
  6. Needling Techniques & Safety
    • Needle types, sizes, sterilization methods
    • Insertion angles, depths, contraindications
    • Addressing fainting, needle shock, hygiene, emergency protocols

Year 2 – Therapeutics & Practice

  1. Advanced Diagnostic Techniques
    • In-depth pulse and tongue analysis
    • Detailed pattern differentiation (Qi, Blood, Zang‑Fu patterns)
  2. Acupuncture Techniques & Electro-Acupuncture
    • Needle manipulation, moxibustion practices
    • Use of electro-acupuncture devices and techniques
  3. Treatment Protocols for Common Conditions
    • Conditions like facial pain, headaches, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, metabolic disorders, chronic/acute pain
  4. Therapeutic Integration & Case Planning
    • Framing treatment plans, appraising outcomes, adapting based on diagnosis
    • Integrating TCM with clinical patient care
  5. Supervised Clinical Practice & Case Studies
    • Hands-on treatment sessions and patient evaluations
    • Practical application of learned theories in clinical settings
  6. Professional Ethics & Practice Management
    • Communication skills, practice management, ethics
    • Patient record‑keeping and consultation protocols

 

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