Course Outline

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 programme combines live online theoretical instruction with supervised practical training and 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)
• Midwives (CPMs)
• Occupational Therapists (OTs)
• Dentists (DDS/DMDs)

Course Structure

• Duration: 210 hours over 7-8 months
• Schedule: Live teaching sessions delivered over approximately two weekends each month, combined with supervised practical and clinical training.
• Class Hours: 09:00-15:00, ideal for healthcare professionals
• Clinical Practice: Intensive hands-on sessions, with additional clinical practice in China available as an optional opportunity.

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, while international clinical practice opportunities allow students to further enrich their training.

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: Live weekend teaching combined with supervised practical and clinical training.
• International Clinical Exposure: Optional clinical practice in university hospitals in China.

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.

Our comprehensive course spans 210 hours over 7-8 months, with live teaching sessions scheduled over approximately two weekends each month and supported by supervised practical and clinical training.

Elevate Your Skills with Hands-On Clinical Practice

To ensure an enriched learning experience, our program places a strong emphasis on clinical practice. Students will have the opportunity to participate in intensive hands-on training and optional international clinical practice in China, in university hospitals in Beijing, Tianjin and Shandong.

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

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.

• Total Cost: €2,700 (10% 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: GR8202606400000890200482473
• BIC: ERBKGRAA

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 programme follows the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations regarding acupuncture training for physicians and healthcare professionals aiming to incorporate acupuncture into their practice.

The programme is offered in collaboration with the Institute of Applied Channel Theory (IACT). Recognition or accreditation by physiotherapy acupuncture organisations may be available for eligible physiotherapists and is subject to the requirements and approval processes of the relevant accrediting body.