One-Year Offline Acupuncture Diploma
IN-PERSON LEARNING · MADURAVOYAL, CHENNAI
Explore in-person acupuncture learning, including foundational theory, body awareness and practical learning.
01 · Program overview
01 · At a glance
Mode: Offline / in person
Duration: One year
Location: Maduravoyal, Chennai
Entry eligibility: 10th Standard pass*
Current intake: Admissions closed
*Eligibility follows the supplied programme material; please confirm current requirements with the academy.
02 · Understanding the foundations of acupuncture
The learning plan introduces acupuncture history, foundational terminology, human anatomy and physiology, Five Elements and meridian frameworks as presented in the supplied syllabus.
Learning intentions
Explore foundational concepts and terminology.
Study body structure and basic functions.
Learn the curriculum’s meridian and Five Elements frameworks.
Introduce observation, pulse examination and point-selection topics.
Discuss communication, practical learning and safety.
What the program covers
03 · Syllabus summary
Five theory subjects and two practical components introduce the program’s study areas.
SKA-01 — Fundamentals of Acupuncture
SKA-02 — Energy Meridians, Five Elements, and Single-Point Selection
SKA-03 — Human Anatomy and Physiology
SKA-04 — Life Coping Skills
SKA-05 — Communication Skills
SKA-P1 — Basic Practical Training in Acupuncture
SKA-P2 — Pulse Examination and Single-Point Treatment Practical
Explore the subject outlines
04 · Detailed curriculum
Seven subjects from the supplied diploma syllabus. Open a subject to read its module outline.
Curriculum overview only. Practical learning takes place under appropriate supervision.
SKA-01 — Fundamentals of Acupuncture
Module 1 — Introduction: acupuncture and acupressure history and development; vital energy, Yin–Yang and natural-balance theories.
Module 2 — Needles and Their Effects: needle properties and handling, body measurements (Cun), infection prevention and introductory techniques.
Module 3 — Diagnosis and Treatment: observation, questioning, touch, symptom assessment, pulse examination, single-point method introduction, selected-point concepts, basic moxa introduction and pre/post-care.
SKA-02 — Energy Meridians, Five Elements, and Single-Point Selection
Module 1 — Fire and Earth Elements: Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, Triple Warmer, Spleen and Stomach meridian pathways and teaching points.
Module 2 — Air and Water Elements: Lung, Large Intestine, Kidney and Urinary Bladder meridian pathways and teaching points.
Module 3 — Wood and Additional Meridians: Liver, Gallbladder, Ren and Du pathways; Mother–Child and Controlling Rules; single-point selection in the supplied theoretical framework.
SKA-03 — Human Anatomy and Physiology
Module 1 — Cells and body structure: cells, tissues, organs, the skeletal system, joints and muscles.
Module 2 — Body systems: digestive, circulatory, respiratory and excretory systems.
Module 3 — Coordination and protection: nervous, endocrine, lymphatic and immune systems, and the sense organs.
SKA-04 — Life Coping Skills
Module 1 — Personal development: self-concept, confidence, self-acceptance, decision-making and problem-solving.
Module 2 — Relationships and working with others: relationships, teamwork, leadership, cooperation and conflict management.
Module 3 — Everyday coping: stress, emotional coping, time management and lifestyle balance.
SKA-05 — Communication Skills
Module 1 — Communication foundations: verbal and non-verbal communication, the communication process and effective conversation.
Module 2 — Listening and records: respectful listening, explaining concepts, phone communication and record management.
Module 3 — Reading and writing: reading, grammar, applications, letters, reports and case records.
Module 4 — Professional communication: interview skills, public speaking, ethics, privacy and conduct.
SKA-P1 — Basic Practical Training in Acupuncture
Practical component overview — introductory educational demonstrations as described in the supplied syllabus.
Identify safe needle-handling requirements and body-measurement methods.
Explore introductory observation, questioning and touch skills; pulse-examination positioning; and record maintenance.
Observe moxa and seed or touch-stimulation demonstrations, with attention to consent, safety assessment and aftercare principles.
SKA-P2 — Pulse Examination and Single-Point Treatment Practical
Practical component overview — syllabus topics presented for supervised educational study.
Use the teaching framework for meridian and elemental-point identification.
Explore pulse examination as represented in the syllabus and the selection of a single primary point for safe, supervised stimulation.
Review record-keeping for the reported concern, pulse condition, selected point, response and follow-up.
Discuss adverse effects, emergencies and situations requiring referral.
The subject outlines follow the supplied diploma syllabus.
05 · Classroom learning and practical components
The supplied programme combines five theory subjects and two practical entries.
Five subject entries — foundational concepts, anatomy and physiology, life coping and communication skills.
Two practical entries — practical training and pulse-examination topics as described in the supplied translated syllabus. Practical learning takes place under appropriate supervision.
06 · Admissions are currently closed
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