I. Program Introduction
Course Name: Acupuncture Clinical Short-term Training Course
Language of Instruction: Chinese, English, and Bilingual (Chinese-English)
Teaching Method: A combination of theoretical courses and clinical internships
Course Duration: 2 weeks
Total Hours: Approximately 60 class hours
[Course Introduction]
Teaching Objectives: Master the basic theories and fundamental skills of acupuncture, with a focus on accurately locating and understanding the indications of commonly used acupoints. Become familiar with acupuncture methods for the prevention and treatment of common diseases, and enhance the clinical skills of overseas practitioners and enthusiasts of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
[Target Applicants]
Chinese medicine enthusiasts with a certain medical background or clinical doctors.
[Teaching Information]
The instructional content includes the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine, the meridian pathways of acupuncture, acupoint location and indications, needling and moxibustion techniques, treatment principles for common clinical conditions, syndrome differentiation, and prescription of acupuncture points. The teaching method combines lectures with clinical practice, ensuring students learn to accurately locate and understand the indications of commonly used acupuncture points, and become proficient in acupuncture methods for the prevention and treatment of common diseases such as stroke, facial paralysis, asthma, insomnia, shoulder and back pain, and low back pain.
[Teaching Locations]
Theoretical classes: Longzihu Campus or Dongming Road Campus of Henan University of Chinese Medicine
Clinical practice: The Third Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine
Course Schedule
Date | Contents | Study Location |
Day 1 | Registration and meal card handling, visiting Museum of TCM | Henan University of Chinese Medicine |
Day 2 | Basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine, pulse diagnosis in TCM, and basic theories of acupuncture | Henan University of Chinese Medicine |
Day 3 | Acupuncture treatments for insomnia. | The Third Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine |
Day 4 | Clinical applications of scalp acupuncture with clinical cases and practical demonstrations | The Third Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine |
Day 5 | Acupuncture-moxibustion techniques for knee osteoarthritis | The Third Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine |
Day 6 | Clinical experience and learning in cosmetic acupuncture | Traditional Chinese medicine Cosmetic Acupuncture clinic |
Day 7 | Cultural visit and experience of the birthplace of traditional Chinese medicine | Zhang Zhongjing Museum |
Day 8 | Acupuncture technique for facial paralysis, presentation of clinical cases with facial paralysis | The Third Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine |
Day 9 | Acupuncture and Tuina techniques for the spinal and shoulder joint diseases. | The Third Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine |
Day 10 | Acupuncture treatment for lower-back pain | The Third Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine |
Day 11 | Acupuncture techniques for soft tissue pain | The Third Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine |
Day 12 | “Shao’s Therapy of Five needles” for asthma | The Third Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine |
Day 13 | Tai chi health experience and learning | Chenjiagou, the Birthplace of Tai Chi Culture |
Day 14 | Experience of Zen medicine and martial arts culture in Central Plains | Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts school |
II. Class Requirements and Study Time
(1) Class size: 20 people
(2) Class start date: November 18, 2024—December 1, 2024, Monday to Friday (holidays and weekends off)
(3) Study time: Beijing time 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
III. Certificate Award
Those who complete the courses specified in the entire teaching plan and pass the exams will be allowed to graduate and awarded graduation certificates.
IV. Fees
(1) Registration fee: CNY 600 per person
(2) Tuition fee: CNY 4000 per person
(3) Accommodation fee: Off-campus, approximately CNY 360 per room per day (prices may vary depending on the season)
(4) Meal fee:
1. Meal card fee: CNY 20 for meal card handling. If dining on campus, the fee must be paid.
2. Meal expenses: All meal expenses are at your own cost. If dining on campus, you must recharge your meal card.
(5) Insurance fee: Approximately CNY 90 (prices may vary)
(6) Other costs such as transportation are at your own expense.
V. Application Requirements
(1) Non-Chinese citizens from European countries, physically healthy, with no criminal records
(2) Age is generally 18-50 years old.
VI. Application Materials
(1) "Application Form for Foreign Students of Henan University of Chinese Medicine" (filled in Chinese or English);
(2) Scan of the first page (photo page) of the passport;
(3) Personal resume (in Chinese or English), including academic achievements and grades, work experience and performance, etc.
(4) Other application materials required by the school.
Note: All materials uploaded through the system must be clear, true, and valid. Applicants are advised to use professional equipment to scan the relevant documents for submission.
VII. Deadline for Application
September 14, 2024
VIII. Application Procedure
Log in to the "Henan University of Chinese Medicine International Student Online Service System" (https://hactcm.17gz.org/), register online, fill in the application information, upload relevant materials, and submit after ensuring accuracy.
IX. Contact Information
Telephone: 0086-371-65962930
E-mail: hucm@hactcm.edu.cn
Website: http://sie.hactcm.edu.cn/
Department: Admissions Office, International Education College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine
Address: No.156, Jingshui East Road, Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China
Postal Code: 450046
