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Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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by:
C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot
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There are over 50 Acupuncture
Schools in the United States. Acupuncture laws differ from
state to state, therefore, each acupuncture school entails its own
philosophy and instruction outline. Acupuncture
School education and training is approximately 3,000 credit
hours. Because there are varying therories of Acupuncture, some schools
teach the 5-Element style of acupuncture as opposed to the more
familiar TCM style. While some acupuncture
schools have mandatory herbal curriculum, other acupuncture
schools list this course-study as an option.
The main purpose of attending an acupuncture
school is to be educated and trained to be healers in the
art, to learn the science and philosophy of acupuncture, and to be
instructed in herbal and Oriental medicine. Attaining a professional
license as an acupuncturist is rewarding in many ways. One not only
learns to heal others but also learns to heal himself - spiritually,
mentally and physically.
Fundamentally, all aspects of traditional Oriental medicine are
introduced in the first year of academic instruction. This includes
acupuncture, herbal medicine, anatomy, body therapy, biosciences and
Tai Chi. This prepares the aspiring acupuncturist for clinical
apprenticehsip. During the second year at an acupuncture school,
classroom experience teaches in-depth philosophy of acupuncture
practice, Oriental medicine and advance needling techniques.
Apprenticeship begins with licensed acupuncturists in a clinical
setting. During the third year of acupuncture school training, students
begin practicing on their own patients as interns. Acupuncture
school classroom instruction is mainly comprised of clinical
case discussions; thus, deepening acupuncture therapy understanding. If
you'd like to learn more about acupuncture
schools, please visit the link below or click on the
directory button at the top of the Holistic Junction homepage for more
targeted search by category and state.
©Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine
by C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot in conjunction with Holistic
Junction
About the Author
C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot is
the Public Relations' Director & Staff Writer for Holistic
Junction -- Your source of information for Acupuncture
Schools
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