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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