What do I learn on a course to become a TCM therapist in acupuncture?

The acupuncture training courses are generally based on the module plan for the higher specialist examination for naturopaths in TCM acupuncture/Tuina. This comprises 6 modules:

M1: Basic medical training

  • Basic knowledge of biology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, psychopathologies
  • Medical and clinical examinations
  • Medical emergency measures
  • Pharmacology, placebo and nocebo effects
  • Hygiene and infection protection
  • Referral practice and therapy concepts

M2: TCM specialist training with a focus on acupuncture and Tuina

  • TCM training with at least 1,500 hours, including at least 800 hours of attendance with the following content:
    • TCM basics
    • Acupuncture
    • Chinese medicines (herbalism)
    • Dietetics
    • Tuina
    • Western medicine according to TCM (phytotherapy)

M3: Health and ethics

M4: Working as a therapist

  • Shaping therapeutic relationships
  • Maintaining relationships with other professionals
  • Professional and personal development
  • Maintaining a professional network

M5: Leading and managing operations

  • Running your own practice
  • Quality assurance of own work
  • Work according to professional ethical principles and represent the profession professionally
  • Compliance with legal requirements

M6: Practical work

  • Practical work, e.g. in professional practices, clinics or school internships

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