Become an Acupuncturist
Study CNM’s Hybrid Acupuncture Course from anywhere in the world.
Change career, help others and improve your health with the No.1 training provider.
Accredited & recognised by
International Acupuncture course
CNM’s newly developed Hybrid Acupuncture Diploma Course combines on line learning with practical in class training. Study all the theory in your own time at home or wherever you are and get your clinical skills honed in at a CNM college or with a CNM approved acupuncturist. Our specifically produced practical videos show precisely how meridians run in the body including their acupuncture points and how to needle them. These videos also help you understand how organ functions are interconnected. An imbalance of the digestion for instance can cause dysfunctions of the lungs, or the other way around; a weak lung can lead to constipation! A pain on the forearm can be related to the lungs as the lung channel (meridian) goes via the forearm to the thumb. Having such videos at hand allows you to hone in your practical skills. Watch – practice – watch again till you are confident.
The course consists of 3 components:
- Filmed lectures and comprehensive handouts.
- Online live tutorials, exams and written assignments.
- In-person clinics with practising therapist.
80% of CNM graduates are practising (part time or full time)
- Part 1: Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study and Acupuncture theory
- Part 2: Naturopathic Principles and Acupuncture theory and practice
- Part 3: Acupuncture practice and setting up your own clinic.
With CNM’s Acupuncture training, you will qualify not only as an Acupuncturist but also as a Naturopath.
- International Acupuncture Course Overview
- Length of Study3-5 years (depending on chosen schedule).
- Clinical Hours400 hours.
- Clinic LocationsCNM approved Acupuncturist.
- CNM DiplomasDip. Acupuncture & Dip. Naturopath (ND).
- AccreditationANP, ATCM and others.
Become a Qualified Acupuncturist
Why study Acupuncture internationally with CNM
- In-depth, practice-orientated study leading to successful practitioners
- Excellent up-to-date educational material including filmed lectures
- 400 hours of clinical practice to become confident in dealing with clients
- Learn all you need to set up and build a successful, satisfying business
- Experienced and supportive lecturers who are practitioners themselves
- Well established college which is widely acknowledged in the world
- Option to expand your knowledge and take your studies further
Come on board and study Acupuncture with the leading training provider. Be rewarded with 2 qualifications, one as and Acupuncturist and another one as a Naturopath (ND) – contact one of our course consultants.
Acupuncture Course: An introduction
Acupuncture: The Kidney and Bladder
Acupuncture: The heart channel
Acupuncture Course: Study in-class or online
Prerequisites for CNM’s International Acupuncture Course
5 GCSEs or 2 A Levels, or equivalent academic and/or work experience. If you are able to demonstrate previous study or work experience you may apply to gain exemptions from some units. Please contact us for more information and to see if you qualify for direct enrolment.
International Acupuncture Course Accreditation
Acupuncture Training
CNM Students are eligible to join the ANP (Association of Naturopathic Practitioners) and receive the following benefits:
- Access to various databases for further research
- Discounted indemnity insurance for clinical practice
- Discounts from various companies
- Reduced fees for special seminars, lectures, master classes, workshops
The (Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture) ATCM is a self-regulated professional organisation founded in 1994 by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioners in the UK.
CNM is a member of the BAF, British Acupuncture Federation
Board Certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP).
Naturopathy Training
Nutrition students who complete the optional Naturopathy Study and Naturopathic Principles courses will receive an additional CNM Diploma in Naturopathy which is accredited by the following Naturopathic Associations:
GNC (General Naturopathic Council) is the regulator for Naturopathy in the UK. The GNC ensure Naturopaths have completed a standard of training and agree to abide by a strict code of conduct and ethics. Graduates are eligible to apply for GNC registration.
ANP (Association of Naturopathic Practitioners) The ANP is the largest Association for Naturopathic Nutrition and Naturopathy in the UK and Ireland.
ANP members are widely respected in the industry in Europe and Internationally.
Career Options in Acupuncture
CNM graduates are fully equipped to become successful therapists. Statistics have shown that more than 80% of CNM graduates are practising. To advance therapeutic skills, CNM offers post-graduate courses and additional training.
Further Studies
Students who have completed the Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study, and Naturopathic Practical study units may opt to study the other specialist diploma courses, Homeopathy, Herbal Medicine, and Naturopathic Nutrition.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a core element of Chinese Medicine. It is based on the understanding that there is an energy flow in living organisms, which, if blocked, results in diseases. An Acupuncturist resolves this energy flow by placing needles in appropriate Acupuncture points
The power of acupuncture to restore the health of body and mind is increasingly recognised throughout the western world. Acupuncture has an extraordinary ability to change people’s lives.
Acupuncture works on a deep level to help patients recover their physical and mental harmony. Acupuncture is becoming ever more popular in the UK, and opportunities for both independent practice and within the NHS are growing all the time. Acupuncture is viewed very positively by the House of Lords Committee, the British Medical Association, and the World Health Organisation.
What else is in the CNM acupuncture curriculum?
Some of the key subjects you will learn when completing CNM’s naturopathic acupuncture diploma include:
- Yin Yang theory
- Causes of diseases
- Five Elements
- Eight Principles
- Meridians
- Pathology Diagnostic
- Differential Diagnostic
- Pulse Diagnostic
- Tongue Diagnostic
- Case taking and follow up
- Point location
- Needle techniques
- Cupping
- Moxibustion
- Bodywork techniques
- Qi Kung
- Respiratory System
- Urogenital System
- Digestive System
- Cardiovascular System
- Pain, Headaches
- Skin problems
- Practice management
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