Professional acupuncture training designed with busy people in mind
The UK's first fully accredited, degree level blended learning acupuncture course, focused on the five elements and including every aspect of acupuncture theory and one to one supervision in clinical year.
Study the theory at home supported by our tutors, and join us for ten weekends a year for in-person practical work. If you want to succeed in your new career, degree level is the level of training that you need.
Ensuring the very highest standards of education - only graduates from British Acupuncture Accreditation Board accredited colleges can register with the British Acupuncture Council, which is the UK’s largest, member-led, professional body for traditional acupuncturists.
And here we have a small 'elephant in the room', because while you are looking for ways to enter this brilliant profession, you will likely come across courses that are much shorter, taking place over weekends or months, and with little or no supervised clinical practice component. The sites often refer to an 'extensive body of research supporting the efficacy of acupuncture', which indeed there is, because we as a profession have worked incredibly hard in this regard. There is however no evidence that doing a set list of points for a specific condition is effective in any way because it simply can't be; that's not how acupuncture works. Each patient is totally different, and an extensive knowledge of theory is essential in order to build a successful and personalised treatment plan, as is extensive practise locating the acupuncture points themselves. A reputable acupuncture course will therefore take a deal of time to complete because you are learning what you need to know in order to join a respected healthcare profession, taking responsibility for members of the public and their complex, often serious, health concerns. There really isn't a short cut to being good at this!
Wherever you choose to study then (and of course we hope it is with us!), please check that the course is BAAB accredited. Their accreditation is the only way you can be sure you will have the high level of skills and theoretical knowledge needed to be effective in your new career. And if you'd like to know more, or support us as a profession in ensuring ongoing high standards in acupuncture training, you can read more and sign our petition. Please click here.
Why choose The Acupuncture Academy?
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Tried and tested, this is truly flexible learning. Our pioneering, blended-learning acupuncture course means that you can study around your family and work, covering the theory aspect from anywhere in the world if needed, posting all and any questions for tutors to answer online as and when they occur to you. Wherever you are based though, you will need to visit the college in person for roughly one weekend a month (ten a year), to learn those essential practical skills.
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Never-ending support and one-to-one clinical supervision. Dedicated support from start, to finish and beyond via our online forums, class sessions and tutorials, as well as post grad support from our dedicated graduate Facebook page. Relatively small classes mean that you will always have the care and attention you need, and your clinical year includes seven months of one-to-one clinical supervision, usually at a clinic near to where you live
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Combination of acupuncture styles and techniques. Our acupuncture training combines all aspects of Five Element acupuncture theory, as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine, in a unique and innovative way which means that you are equipped to treat specific conditions and symptoms, as well as your patient's overall holistic wellbeing
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Recouping your fees from mid way through third year. Our third year model means that not only do you have one-to-one supervision, but once you have passed your assessments mid way through third year you can take on your own paying patients and start building your business, with support, while you complete the course (see prospectus for more information on this)
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Want to learn more? Click on the promotional video or download our full prospectus below, and then click on the 'Study Here' tab at the top for more information. Our prospectus is designed to give you all the information you need, but getting in touch with us directly is a nice easy option, either through our contact page, or by calling on 01926 730284. We're always happy to help!
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WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY
"Studying at TAA was a brilliant experience because the syllabus and course structure was extremely thorough, the college tutors were very knowledgeable, supportive and friendly, and there was a strong focus on both my professional and personal development.
I graduated in 2018 and by the end of year one I was in clinic three and a half days a week......"
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Gee Aulak - Birmingham
