Acupuncture Department | Acupuncture Training

Covering one of the four study areas of study in the Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine (MTOM) program at Emperor’s College, the Department of Acupuncture provides students with a rich education in a variety of acupuncture methods designed to treat a wide array of medical conditions.  Thirteen courses (or 41 units) comprise the Acupuncture Department, each course focusing on a unique feature of traditional Oriental medicine.

Year 1 and 2 of the Acupuncture Department helps students build a solid understanding of acupuncture meridian and point theory, acupuncture point location, and strong knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. From there acupuncture students develop and practice needling insertion techniques including electro-stimulation methods, moxabustion, cupping, gua sha, tui na and other manual therapies.

Year 3 and 4 of the Acupuncture Department focuses on advanced clinical applications of acupuncture. All graduates of the master’s of traditional Oriental medicine program will learn to diagnose and treat a wide variety of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as the dozens of internal disorders the World Health Organization recognizes as treatable through acupuncture.

All acupuncture techniques are taught through the Department of Acupuncture  and are in conformity with regulations and guidelines set by the California State Acupuncture Board (CAB) and the Accreditation Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).

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