Diploma in  Acupuncture -Traditional Chinese Medicine, Level 7 (PC9704): 

Available at the Christchurch branch.

This course includes 378 credits, and is the equivalent of three years of full-time study.

The core programme offered by NZCCM is this NZQA-accredited local course which enables students to graduate at the same time with the National Diploma of Acupuncture (NDA) (ND0513, Level 7). 

Students wishing to complete only the NDA component may complete in less than three years, depending on previous experience and their ability to study.

Course Description - Diploma in Acupuncture YEAR 1: Subjects (126 Credits) 

Introduction to Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine The history & philosophy of TCM Knowledge about the human body Causes of Disease Prevention & Principles of Treatment of TCM The theory of four diagnostic method The theory of syndrome differentiation Acupuncture Channels & points stage I Acupuncture Techniques I Microsystems stage I Clinical observation

Western Medicine Science Anatomy & Physiology I Anatomy & physiology II Microbiology & transmission of infectious disease in acupuncture practice. Professional Development: Ethics Culture Communication

Course Description - Diploma in Acupuncture YEAR 2: Subjects (126 Credits) 

Clinical Knowledge of Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine Case study stage I Practice of diagnosis Acupuncture channels & points stage II Needling stage I Clinical observation (continue) Acupuncture therapeutics General introduction to Acupuncture therapeutics in TCM Internal disorders Musculo-skeletal problems Western Medicine Science Pathology I Pathology II First Aid Physical Examination

Supervised Clinical Practicum I Microsystems stage II Clinical procedures of safety, disinfections & sterilization Acupuncture techniques II – (needling, moxa, cupping & other methods) Identify contraindication, respond to possible accidents, and first aid practices Case studies stage II Diagnosis of TCM II Clinic management skills & professional development

Course Description - Diploma in Acupuncture YEAR 3: Subjects (126 Credits)

Application and Practice of Acupuncture 

Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacology in Acupuncture Practice Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Therapeutics: Pediatric Disorders Obstetric & Gynaecologic Disorders Dermatological Disorders Others (E.g. Beauty, Ophthalmological, Otorhinolarynogogical and External disorders) Needling II Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches

Supervised Clinical Practicum II Heavenly Stems and earthly branches Clinical procedures of safety, disinfections, and sterilization. Acupuncture techniques III – (needling, moxa, cupping, Microsystems and other methods) Identify contraindication, respond to possible accidents and first aid practices Case studies stage III Diagnosis of TCM III

 Note:

Graduates of the NZCCM Diploma of Acupuncture course may transfer their credits directly to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University or Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine for degree study.