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This article was published on the Holistic Junction web site on December 5, 2007 under the category Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine:
Acupuncture Colleges - FAQs
by CarolAnn Bailey-Lloyd
 Because acupuncture is one of the most commonly used medical procedures* throughout the globe, it's no wonder why so many aspiring natural health practitioners choose to apply to acupuncture colleges to gain essential skills and knowledge in this ancient, but effective healing art. (*According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
To become a professional acupuncturist, it is important that prospective students realize that knowledge and credentials are not only necessary, but also that the majority of U.S. States require specific education and training standards be met for certification, and prior to licensure. This is one of the many ways accredited acupuncture colleges and schools can help individuals to achieve these complementary medicine career goals.
Once you've decided in which one of the many acupuncture colleges or universities you'd like to enroll, the next important step is to determine what prerequisites are necessary. While no two acupuncture colleges or Oriental medicine schools are the same, most acupuncture programs often require some formal education prior to entry. Check with the admissions' director or guidance counselors to clarify what you may or may not need before applying.
Much like traditional schools and colleges, a number of acupuncture colleges extend the same financial assistance services to students who qualify; including Federal loans and PELL grants, among other tuition payment options.
Now, the exciting part about acupuncture colleges is that students don't just learn about needling techniques, they also learn about many other related Oriental medicine treatments including cupping, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine and even bodywork (like Tuina, Chinese medical massage and acupressure). Additional training in acupuncture and Oriental medicine schools includes studies in meridians and meridian points, philosophies and theories of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), and even auricular acupuncture (ear acupuncture), among other associated coursework.
However, be prepared for course-intensive instruction. Just like traditional healthcare schools, students enrolled in acupuncture colleges learn about Western medicine, as well as Eastern medicine; including but not limited to studies in anatomy, herbology, physiology, pathology, biology, chemistry, and pharmacology.
If you (or someone you know) are interested in finding Chinese medicine programs, let professional training within fast-growing industries like massage therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental medicine, Reiki, and others get you started! Explore Acupuncture Colleges near you.
Acupuncture Colleges - FAQs
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