Acupuncture is a fast growing therapeutic science gaining popularity all over the
world because of its efficiency in resolving many health problems. Therefore, it
is also one of the most promising career options in the healthcare sector.
1. For Medical Professionals
- All qualified Medical Doctors can learn the fundamentals of Theory and practice
of Acupuncture. In India, Allopaths, Homoeopaths, Ayurvedic physicians, Physiotherapists,
Dentists, can learn Acupuncture skills and start treating their patients.
- Medical professionals hold an advantage of being conversant with the basic Anatomy
and Physiology of the Human Body and also have an in-depth knowledge of health &
disease conditions. This makes the understanding and practice of Acupuncture easier.
- One can choose to learn various forms of basic or advanced acupuncture techniques
and also to become an Acupuncture Specialist.
2. For Others (Non Medical)
- It is now possible for all other individuals, who do not possess a medical background,
to also become an Acupuncture Professional. They need to be ‘adequately’ trained
in the theory and practice of acupuncture along with the basic knowledge of the
human body and its disorders.
- WHO has laid down the guidelines for ‘adequately’ training an individual to become
a ‘Acupuncture Professional’ . This involves a standardised curriculum, a prescribed
training program and the training hours (minimum 200 hours) required to achieve
proficiency.
- All non medical persons who are interested in serving mankind and those who wish
to make Acupuncture as their career must ensure that they receive the adequate trying
from recognised and authentic sources.
- AASP facilitates the learning of Acupuncture. All those who are interested in learning
Acupuncture and making a career, may contact AASP office.