The INHS grants a Diploma of Acupuncture Training as described.

                                      Acupuncture Training

A Certificate in Acupuncture Training will be issued upon completion of the requirements listed here. The student will:

1. Complete 120 resident class hours in Acupuncture theory.

2. Complete 80 hours of Clinical Internship.

3. Complete an independent study, approved by INHS staff.

4. Pass the written Acupuncture examination and a practical examination of point location skills given by the Board of INHS.

Students must complete the following class requirements for a Certificate of Acupuncture Training.

Class Title                                                    Resident Hours

Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine        20

Point Location:       40

Actions and Effects of the Points and Channels

Needle Technique and Clean Needle Technique         20

Diagnosis and Treatment        40

in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Clinical Internship          80