Healthcare
Acupuncture Practitioner
Gently restore balance in human body systems. Master the skill of carefully placing needles in acupuncture points with this 83-week intensive program. Plus, you might qualify for our bursaries and scholarships that can help you fund your studies.
About The Program
Immerse yourself in learning to evaluate clients and create personalized treatment plans that enhance overall well-being. Our program not only provides robust academic knowledge but also emphasizes professional conduct, ethics, industry-standard practices, and community service, fostering excellence in the field. With our exceptional curriculum, you will be fully prepared for the Pan-Canadian examinations for acupuncture.
Career Opportunities
As an acupuncture practitioner, you can enjoy a challenging and rewarding career that allows you to work flexible hours in various workplace environments such as:
- Acupuncture or TCM Specialization Clinics
- Small to medium sized Inter-Professional Clinics (Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathic, Osteopathy)
- Large scale healthcare providers such as CBI Health and Massage Addict
- Self employed (Home based or small personal clinic)
- Mobile Service Provider at the Patient’s location
Massage Addict Partnership
The partnership with Massage Addict offers one $1,000 scholarship for students at the end of their first year of the Acupuncture Practitioner diploma program. The scholarship recipient will receive $1,000. The scholarships are available for each class at the following campuses: London, Brampton and Ottawa. To learn more about the scholarship click here.
Salary
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NOC Code: 32200 - **Wage data rounded down to the nearest dollar. Average wage doesn't reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest to highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated in July 2023.
Available Learning Options
At triOS College, you can choose the learning option that meets your needs. This program is currently available in:
Hybrid
Instructor-led classes on a set schedule held remotely on video over the Internet, with some courses delivered in-person at one of our 9 campuses.
Acupuncture Practitioner
Duration: 83 Weeks
Internship: 528 Clinic Hours
Hybrid
Instructor-led classes on a set schedule held remotely on video over the Internet, with some courses delivered in-person at one of our 9 campuses.
Acupuncture Practitioner for Healthcare Professionals
Duration: 60 Weeks
Internship: 528 Clinic Hours
Hybrid
Instructor-led classes on a set schedule held remotely on video over the Internet, with some courses delivered in-person at one of our 9 campuses.
Contemporary Acupuncture for Healthcare Professionals
Duration: 21 Weeks
Internship: 60 Clinic Hours
Program Details
triOS College’s Acupuncture Practitioner program is your gateway to a fulfilling career in holistic healthcare.
Our program immerses you in Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture, teaching you techniques, diagnosis, and treatment methods. You’ll also gain knowledge in biomedicine, diagnostics, practice management, professionalism, and interpersonal skills. Explore subjects like anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, acupuncture point locations, oriental acupressure, Meridian Theory, and Qi Gong/Tai Chi.
Experience hands-on learning with a 528-hour clinical practicum, preparing you for real-world challenges. Additionally, you’ll complete 42 hours focused on exam and registration preparation, ensuring you’re ready for the Pan-Canadian examinations. Join us and transform your passion into a rewarding career.
This Acupuncture Practitioner program is offered at our London, Brampton, and Ottawa campuses in a combination of online and in-person classes.
With this Acupuncture Practitioner program, you will receive:
- career services
- job search assistance
- alumni program benefits
Course Listings
Point Locations 1
Point Locations 2
Direct Patient Care Clinic (Contemporary)
Clinic Modalities
TCM Terminology
Contemporary Exam
Diagnosis and Treatments 1
Meridian Theory 1
Needling Lab
Observations Student Clinic
Pain Management and Rehabilitation 1
Pain Management and Rehabilitation 2
TCM Clinical Safety
TCM Theory Foundations 1
Techniques of Acupuncture 1
Techniques of Acupuncture 2
Admission Requirements
- Student has an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, OR
- An accepted equivalent by the time the program commences, OR
- Is 18 years of age or older on or before the program begins AND can pass a qualifying test that has been approved by the Superintendent.
- The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test. A passing score for this program is 14.
Skill/Practical Requirements:
- A vulnerable person background check is required and submitted prior to participating in any clinic activity.
- Students must complete all academic pre-requisites and complete 12 hours of Clinical Observation prior to participating in any clinic activity.
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