Medical Acupuncture Diploma Program

The Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy’s Medical Acupuncture Diploma Program is specially designed and offers both theoretical and practical training. In-class training consists of intensive Sunday sessions, with additional webinars and one-to-one mentoring sessions. This course is approved by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario for Acupuncture and Continuing Education Credits, and the Canadian Chiropractic College.

The course begins with basic theory, clean needle technique followed by insertion needle techniques in the first segment, enabling students to have immediate access and experience in practicing acupuncture. The meridian/channels, point locations and prescriptions, palpation, muscle anatomy, conditions, and acupuncture clinic follow.

The scheduling is based on availability and subject to change.

What You’ll Learn
• Introduction to basic acupuncture
• Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction
• Conditions and treatments for the upper and lower extremities
• Chronic pain syndromes
• Spine and pelvic girdle treatments