Acupuncture Training

Duration 7-8 months

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Description

Our Acupuncture Certificate Course is meticulously designed to empower healthcare professionals with the skills to safely and effectively integrate acupuncture into their therapeutic practices. Tailored for busy professionals, our program offers flexible online classes held on weekends, complemented by intensive clinical practice sessions.

Who Should Enrol?

This course is ideal for medical practitioners and registered healthcare professionals, including:

  • Doctors (MDs)
  • Physiotherapists (PTs)
  • Nurses (RNs)
  • Osteopaths (DOs)
  • Chiropractors (DCs)
  • Chiropodists/Podiatrists (DPMs)
  • Midwives (CPMs)
  • Occupational Therapists (OTs)
  • Dentists (DDS/DMDs)

Course Structure

  • Duration: 220 hours over 7-8 months
  • Schedule: Online classes held over approximately two weekends each month
  • Clinical Practice: Intensive sessions. We are excited to offer potential local clinical practice sessions in Serbia and South Africa, subject to enrolment numbers.

Hands-On Training

Clinical practice is a cornerstone of our program. Experience hands-on training in real clinical environments, ensuring you gain practical skills and confidence. Our Athens clinics provide an immersive learning experience, and potential sessions in Serbia and South Africa make it convenient to access world-class training closer to home.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will:

  • Confidently and safely incorporate acupuncture into their clinical practice.
  • Understand the foundational principles of Chinese medicine alongside modern biochemical mechanisms explaining acupuncture’s efficacy.
  • Be proficient in both classical traditional acupuncture and contemporary evidence-based approaches.
  • Enhance their clinical practice with complementary techniques such as myofascial decompression/cupping and moxibustion.

Why Choose Our Program?

  • Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced professionals dedicated to your success.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: A balanced blend of theory and practical application.
  • Flexible Learning: Weekend online classes fit around your busy schedule.
  • Global Reach: Clinical practice opportunities in Athens, and potentially in Serbia and South Africa.

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Prerequisites

To enrol in our program, you must be a healthcare professional such as a doctor (MD), dentist (DDS/DMD), physiotherapist (PT), nurse (RN), osteopath (DO), or midwife (CPM). Candidates must hold a recognised degree, equivalent to a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or be in their final year of study in an equivalent program.

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Course Length

Our comprehensive course spans 210 hours over 7-8 months, with flexible online classes conveniently scheduled over approximately two weekends each month, designed to fit seamlessly into your busy professional life.

Elevate Your Skills with Hands-On Clinical Practice

To ensure an enriched learning experience, our program places a strong emphasis on clinical practice. We are thrilled to announce the potential for local clinical practice sessions in Serbia and South Africa, contingent upon student enrolment numbers. This unique opportunity allows us to deliver our world-class training closer to you, offering a convenient and immersive experience that upholds the highest standards of instruction and practical exposure.

Join us to gain the skills and confidence needed to integrate acupuncture into your professional practice effectively.

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Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of our course, graduates will possess the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively integrate acupuncture into their clinical practice. Our curriculum provides a robust understanding of the foundations and principles of Chinese Medicine, alongside the biochemical mechanisms that underpin acupuncture’s effectiveness.

Graduates will be well-versed in both classical traditional acupuncture and contemporary evidence-based approaches, ensuring a comprehensive education that bridges ancient wisdom and modern science.

Additionally, our program includes training in complementary techniques such as myofascial decompression/cupping and moxibustion, further enhancing your clinical practice and expanding your therapeutic toolkit.

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Fees

  • Total Cost: €2,700 (20% discount available for group registrations of 3 or more).
  • Deposit: A non-refundable payment of €250 is required to secure your spot.
  • Inclusions: Clinical training is included in the price.
  • Early Bird Discounts: Check for early bird discounts and don’t miss out on these savings!

Payment Details:

  • Bank Name: Eurobank
  • Beneficiary: Ελληνική Αστική μη Κερδοσκοπική Εταιρεία Κινέζικης Ιατρικής (Hellenic Corp of Chinese Medicine)
  • IBAN: GR1702602860000120200288592
  • Account Number: 0026.0286.12.0200288592
  • BIC: ERBKGRAA

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Accreditation

Our Acupuncture Training Program for Healthcare Professionals is certified by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) and offered by the Hellenic Society of Chinese Medicine (HCCM), a proud member of WFAS.

The comprehensive 210-hour program adheres to the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for 200 hours of formal training for physicians and healthcare professionals aiming to incorporate acupuncture into their practice.

Additionally, the course is fully accredited by the International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists (IAAPT) and the Institute of Applied Channel Theory (IACT).

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Learn from Internationally Recognized Professionals

Our courses are taught by professors with years of teaching and practical experience, ensuring you receive world-class education and hands-on training.

Dates

 

Time: 09: 00-15: 00 (UTC/GMT+3)

Dates:

2024: 12-13/10, 2-3/11, 23-24/11, 7-8/12, 21-22/12

2025: 18-19/1, 25-26/1, 8-9/2, 22-23/2, 8-9/3, 22-23/3, 12-13/4, 26-27/4

Clinical Training

9-11/5, 17-18/5 *

* Additional practical classes can be arranged throughout the course at no extra cost. From May 24th to June 1st 2025, students have the unique opportunity to participate in clinical practice at prestigious university hospitals in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shandong. This exclusive experience comes with an additional fee of €1100, excluding travel and accommodation expenses.

 

Dates:

2024: 12-13/10, 2-3/11, 23-24/11, 7-8/12, 21-22/12

2025: 18-19/1, 25-26/1, 8-9/2, 22-23/2, 8-9/3, 22-23/3, 12-13/4, 26-27/4

Clinical Training

June 2025 *

* Additional practical classes can be arranged throughout the course at no extra cost. From May 24th to June 1st 2025, students have the unique opportunity to participate in clinical practice at prestigious university hospitals in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shandong. This exclusive experience comes with an additional fee of €1100, excluding travel and accommodation expenses

Serbia

 

Time: 09: 00-15: 00 (UTC/GMT+3)

Dates:

2024: 12-13/10, 2-3/11, 23-24/11, 7-8/12, 21-22/12

2025: 18-19/1, 25-26/1, 8-9/2, 22-23/2, 8-9/3, 22-23/3, 12-13/4, 26-27/4

Clinical Training

9-11/5, 17-18/5 *

* Additional practical classes can be arranged throughout the course at no extra cost. From May 24th to June 1st 2025, students have the unique opportunity to participate in clinical practice at prestigious university hospitals in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shandong. This exclusive experience comes with an additional fee of €1100, excluding travel and accommodation expenses.

Athens

 

Dates:

2024: 12-13/10, 2-3/11, 23-24/11, 7-8/12, 21-22/12

2025: 18-19/1, 25-26/1, 8-9/2, 22-23/2, 8-9/3, 22-23/3, 12-13/4, 26-27/4

Clinical Training

June 2025 *

* Additional practical classes can be arranged throughout the course at no extra cost. From May 24th to June 1st 2025, students have the unique opportunity to participate in clinical practice at prestigious university hospitals in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shandong. This exclusive experience comes with an additional fee of €1100, excluding travel and accommodation expenses

Certificate / Accreditation

Upon Successful Completion of the Program

Participants will receive a prestigious certification upon successfully completing the program

Certificates Awarded Upon Completion

  • Certificate in Acupuncture for Health Professionals issued by the Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine.
  • Certificate in Acupuncture for Health Professionals issued by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS).*
  • Certificate of Acupuncture for Physical Therapists (Physiotherapists) issued by the International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists (IAAPT), an official subgroup of the World Physiotherapy Association.**

*Issued by WFAS with an issuance fee of €60. **Issued by IAAPT exclusively for Physiotherapists, with an issuance fee of €50.

Program Compliance and Standards

Our program meets the World Health Organisation (WHO) requirements for 200 hours of acupuncture training for healthcare professionals.

Fully Booked for Serbia!

Places available for Greece until September 20, 2024

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Acupuncture Cert. Accreditation

Accreditation Bodies

World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS)

International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists (IAAPT)

Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM)

Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists