Acupuncture Techniques
With the strong development of modern medicine, acupuncture today is no longer limited to traditional methods but has also been enhanced through new techniques and scientific research to achieve optimal outcomes in treatment and health care.
Throughout thousands of years of Eastern medical history, acupuncture has remained one of the most important therapeutic methods, representing the accumulated knowledge and traditions of traditional medicine. With the rapid development of modern medicine, acupuncture today has evolved beyond traditional methods through the integration of new techniques and scientific research to optimize its effectiveness in treatment and healthcare.
Recognizing the importance and growing demand for structured acupuncture education, Academy of Medical Sciences has developed the Advanced Acupuncture Techniques Course, providing learners with a solid foundation in both traditional and modern acupuncture theory and practice. The course is designed not only to help learners understand and perform acupuncture correctly, but also to master practical techniques for effective application in the management of common health conditions.
Course Objectives
The Acupuncture Techniques Course at Academy of Medical Sciences is designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Provide knowledge of traditional and modern medicine relevant to acupuncture, including theoretical foundations, mechanisms of action, and acupuncture methods.
- Develop proficiency in basic and advanced acupuncture techniques, enabling learners to apply them confidently in clinical practice.
- Help learners understand indications, contraindications, and the management of adverse events associated with acupuncture.
- Enhance clinical competencies by integrating acupuncture with complementary therapeutic approaches such as moxibustion, electroacupuncture, acupoint injection, and thread embedding.
- Support learners in establishing clinical practices or incorporating acupuncture into healthcare models at traditional medicine centers, therapeutic wellness facilities, or community health programs.
Who Should Attend
The course is designed with a flexible structure suitable for a range of learners, including:
- General practitioners and traditional medicine physicians seeking to advance their expertise in acupuncture.
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation technicians and practitioners.
Course Content
The Acupuncture Techniques Course at Academy of Medical Sciences is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of meridian theory, acupuncture points, and acupuncture techniques used in the management of health conditions.
The curriculum combines traditional medicine theory with supervised clinical practice, enabling learners to develop the competencies required for professional acupuncture practice in rehabilitation, pain management, functional regulation, and comprehensive healthcare.
Provides a foundation in the concepts and principles of traditional medicine, establishing the essential framework for understanding and applying acupuncture effectively.
- Lesson 1: Yin-Yang and Five-Element theories in the human body
- Lesson 2: Zang-Fu theory – physiological functions and relationships among the internal organs
- Lesson 3: Meridian theory – roles and pathways of the 12 primary meridians
- Lesson 4: Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids – concepts and circulation within the body
- Lesson 5: Pathophysiology in traditional medicine – causes of disease and mechanisms of disease development
- Lesson 6: Principles of treatment in traditional medicine
Helps learners understand the locations, names, characteristics, and functions of acupuncture points throughout the body, providing an essential foundation for accurate and safe acupuncture practice.
- Lesson 1: Introduction to acupuncture points – functions, classification, and principles of location
- Lesson 2: Measurement of acupuncture points using the cun measurement system
- Lesson 3: The 14 primary meridians and representative acupuncture points
- Lesson 4: Special acupuncture points – Back-Shu, Front-Mu, Yuan-Source, Luo-Connecting, and Xi-Cleft points
- Lesson 5: Locating and accurately marking acupuncture points on the body
- Lesson 6: Practice locating acupuncture points using anatomical models and live subjects
Provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to use acupuncture needles and related equipment, perform acupuncture and moxibustion safely, apply proper techniques, and prevent complications.
- Lesson 1: Types of acupuncture needles and essential equipment
- Lesson 2: Principles of aseptic technique and safety in practice
- Lesson 3: Basic procedures: skin disinfection, needle handling, insertion, and removal
- Lesson 4: Needle manipulation techniques, including twirling, lifting, thrusting, and tonification and sedation techniques
- Lesson 5: Practical acupuncture techniques for major body regions, including the head, neck, back, arms, and legs
- Lesson 6: Recognition and management of acupuncture-related adverse events
Introduces and provides practical training in electroacupuncture, a modern approach that combines traditional acupuncture with electrical stimulation to support pain management, neuromodulation, and muscle rehabilitation.
- Lesson 1: Biological principles and mechanisms of electroacupuncture
- Lesson 2: Structure and operating principles of electroacupuncture devices
- Lesson 3: Electrical waveforms, frequency, intensity, and treatment duration
- Lesson 4: Acupoint selection and point combinations for electroacupuncture
- Lesson 5: Safe electroacupuncture procedures
- Lesson 6: Applications of electroacupuncture in musculoskeletal pain, paresthesia, facial paralysis, and post-stroke rehabilitation
Learners are introduced to and practice advanced acupuncture techniques and multimodal approaches designed to optimize therapeutic outcomes, support pain management, and regulate physiological functions.
- Lesson 1: Triple-needle, multiple-needle, and penetrating acupuncture techniques
- Lesson 2: Scalp, auricular, hand, and foot acupuncture techniques
- Lesson 3: Reflective-zone and deep-layer acupuncture techniques
- Lesson 4: Integrating acupuncture with massage, acupressure, and physical therapy
- Lesson 5: Adapting acupuncture techniques according to patient condition and clinical presentation
- Lesson 6: Advanced clinical case practice
Provides learners with condition-specific treatment frameworks while teaching them how to select acupuncture points and adapt techniques according to individual clinical presentations.
- Lesson 1: Acupuncture for neck and shoulder pain, spinal degeneration, and sciatica
- Lesson 2: Acupuncture for headache, insomnia, stress, and autonomic nervous system dysfunction
- Lesson 3: Acupuncture in post-stroke rehabilitation
- Lesson 4: Acupuncture for peripheral facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy)
- Lesson 5: Acupuncture for digestive disorders, constipation, and gastric pain
- Lesson 6: Acupuncture applications in endocrine regulation, menopause, and menstrual disorders
Learners participate in supervised practical sessions with live subjects, developing skills in clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and real-world acupuncture practice.
- Lesson 1: Patient intake and traditional medicine clinical history taking
- Lesson 2: Selecting appropriate acupuncture points, needles, and techniques for individual cases
- Lesson 3: Practical acupuncture and electroacupuncture with live patients
- Lesson 4: Monitoring patient responses and evaluating treatment outcomes
- Lesson 5: Preparing clinical reports and reviewing cases with instructors
Training Methodology
The Acupuncture Techniques Course at Academy of Medical Sciences follows a hands-on, instructor-guided training model designed to help learners develop practical proficiency throughout the course.
- Practical training accounts for approximately 70% of the course duration.
- Class sizes are limited to enable instructors to provide close, individualized supervision.
- Using anatomical models and live subjects, learners practice continuously to reinforce accurate point location and technical skills.
- Instructors include physicians and leading specialists with extensive clinical and teaching experience, providing practical guidance and answering learner questions.
- Learners participate in specialized seminars and workshops to stay current with developments in acupuncture and traditional medicine-based therapies.
Join the Course
The Acupuncture Techniques Course at Academy of Medical Sciences is more than an opportunity to develop structured knowledge and practical acupuncture skills; it is also an opportunity to explore the depth of Vietnamese traditional medicine. Through modern teaching methods, experienced instructors, and a professional learning environment, the course is designed to help learners confidently apply acupuncture within community healthcare, expand their professional opportunities, and contribute to the preservation and advancement of traditional medicine.
Course Schedule
| Course | Acupuncture Techniques |
| Start Date | 04-08-2026 |
| Session | Weekends |
