Professional Diploma | Small Group Training | Practical Clinical Skills | Flexible Modular Study
A Complete Training in Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a practical and subtle system of medicine that takes time to understand and develop. Our diploma programme provides the guidance, structure and hands-on training needed to build real skill and confidence as a practitioner.
Students study acupuncture theory, diagnosis and treatment while developing practical clinical skills in a supportive small-group environment.
The training is designed both for those seeking a new professional direction and for therapists who wish to deepen their understanding of holistic health. It offers a balanced approach — thorough and grounded, while remaining realistic for adult students balancing work, family and other commitments.
During the diploma you will study:
• The foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Diagnosis using pulse, tongue and observation
• The acupuncture meridian system and point location
• Treatment planning and clinical reasoning
• Auricular acupuncture and other specialised techniques
• Safe needle technique and professional practice
• The relationship between Chinese and Western medical perspectives
Teaching combines clear theoretical explanation with extensive practical training.
A Supportive Learning Environment
Students train in small groups, allowing time for discussion, supervised practice and personal guidance. Many people come to acupuncture later in life, often after careers in other fields, bringing with them a genuine interest in health, healing and helping others.
Because the course is spread over time, students are able to absorb the material gradually while continuing with work and family life. As their practical skills develop, students also learn to work with the body in a sensitive and attentive way, building confidence, rapport and empathy with the people they treat.
The course draws on a range of traditions and techniques, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element acupuncture, auriculotherapy, electro-acupuncture and cupping, alongside approaches that develop awareness of the relationship between body, mind and spirit.
As the training progresses, many students also experience a degree of personal growth and self-development, as their understanding of health, wellbeing and the therapeutic relationship deepens. In this way the course supports not only the development of practical clinical skills, but also the qualities of awareness, sensitivity and presence that underpin effective holistic practice.
After Completing the Diploma
Graduates are able to practise acupuncture safely and confidently in a variety of settings.
Many go on to:
• establish private practices
• integrate acupuncture into existing therapy work
• work in community or wellbeing settings
The diploma also allows graduates to apply for professional association membership and insurance.
Students may begin with the 2-day Auricular Acupuncture course, which forms part of the diploma programme, or enrol directly into the full training.
The Structure of the Training
Auricular Acupuncture (2 days) – Certificate enables practice
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Core Diploma Training & Certification – Graduation
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CPD & Advanced Specialisations – Continuing Professional Development