Professional Licentiate in the Practice of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Lic.Ac. & Bachelor of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Moxibustion)

Licentiate Graduates eligible for post graduate study to Masters and Doctoral level.

Licentiate Graduates are recognised by VHI, AVIVA, HIBERNIAN, HSA and other state and corporate healthcare providers for their professional treatments, as part of professional membership.

Study to become a professional Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner.

3 years professional training is the minimum requirement for professional registration and practice in Ireland, the UK and internationally.

Course Duration:

Professional Licentiate permitting professional practice 3 years.

Our programme is structured for working students with lecture, practical and clinical training sessions taking place on weekends.

Training is supported by an extensive and unique E Learning programme, through a dedicated student website. This provides supervised, logged online learning, delivered through a range of multi media.

Professional Accreditation and the Awarding Body for academic degree.

Our training is professionally accredited in Ireland and the UK, which means graduates can register for professional practice. The awarding body for an optional academic award (BSc) is the prestigious Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine China, a WHO collaborating centre and licensed by the Chinese Government to award degrees.

The award is subject to official approval of the QQI and China`s Ministry for Education in accordance with China's Regulation of Overseas Education Program of Higher Institutions

The Bachelor`s degree issued by NJUCM meets the criteria for alignment with the national education framework under category C external awards.

Course teachers are Master Lecturers and clinicians.

Our Diet and Nutrition course can be studied in tandem or taken independently as is accredited by ITEC. (International Training Educational Council)

Programme Outline (Professional Licentiate and BSc).

FIRST YEAR: The early parts of the course introduce the student to the history and fundamental theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Practical skills are introduced and practiced early in the first year.

SECOND YEAR: In second year the student is taught the TCM management of all common pathologies, using the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The practical skills of the TCM practitioner and acupuncturist are continuously practiced in the second year of training. Needling, Cupping, Moxabustion, electro acupuncture are demonstrated and practiced.

THIRD YEAR: Third year is primarily a practical clinical year. Using the knowledge gained in the two previous years, students take part in ongoing supervised clinical training in addition to observation in the student clinic. At this stage students can carry out a TCM assessment, diagnose, design a treatment strategy and treat patients under close tutorial supervision, according to professional guidance, and best practice.

Clinical Placement in Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China. The Acupuncture Foundation has been sending students to Nanjing China, annually since 1987, to take part in clinical placements in hospitals across the city of Nanjing China. This is part of the first agreement signed in Nanjing in 1987 by Acupuncture Foundation and Nanjing University officials. Progressive agreements widening cooperation between both institutions have been signed in 1992, 1994, 1998, 2004, 2011.

Following successful completion of three years, students can register professionally and commence practice, while they complete their Bachelor of Science programme.

FOURTH AWARD YEAR FOR THE BSc.

There is a strong element of advanced clinical practice, professional practice support and Chinese Medicine research in this final award year.

Participation in Low Cost clinics.

DIET AND NUTRITION: This module provides useful knowledge and competencies for the complementary practitioner. Living food, food as medicine, human nutrition are all studied in this module.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND BEST PRACTICE are taught to prepare students for professional practice. Professional codes of ethics and best practice are adhered to. Practice management and building a professional practice are taught.

There is ongoing student support and mentoring, which continues into the first practice year.

TCM NUTRITION AND FOOD THERAPY

TCM Nutrition is introduced and taught within the Licentiate programme, as part of the holistic management of common conditions.

Graduate testimonial . Valerie Browne BSc, Dip Ac, Lic Ac
"I trained with the Acupuncture Foundation between 2000 - 2003, and concluded the course with 5 weeks work experience with the Acupuncture Foundation Clinical Placement Programme in Nanjing, China. The tutors each year were excellent, most of which were Chinese and experts in their fields. I found the staff and mentors within the Acupuncture Foundation very hepful throughout the course, and afterwards, giving me the confidence to set up as a practitioner."

Entry Requirements. The following qualifications are considered acceptable for admission:

• Holders of an Irish Leaving Certificate which show passes in five approved subjects at the higher level to include four passes achieved at grade C or above . These must include mathematics and English.
  
• Holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
• Holders of the European Baccalaureate.
• UK: Holders of a General Certificate of Education with two passes at Advanced Level.
• BTEC National: merit or above
• Mature students over 23 who can demonstrate the capability and motivation to succeed on the course will be encouraged.
  
• For overseas students, evidence of an appropriate knowledge of English (both written and spoken) will be required. Irish student visa can be arranged, and non EU students are offered mentoring and orientation.
  
  APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM IRISH AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.
  

Enquiries, Course Information ; Email us at info@acupuncturefoundation.com or Tel Locall 1850 577 405.

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