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Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture?

Over 2000 years ago, Chinese medical writings described acupuncture channels with transporting energy (qi) around and through the body. Qi is said to be influenced in specific ways at acupuncture points which lie along these channels. When qi flows freely the body will function well, when Qi becomes blacked, organ function is impaired and symptoms of illness will appear.

Traditional Acupuncturists believe that gentle stimulation at precise acupuncture points with applied on the basis of correct diagnosis, will aid the body’s own defensive and self healing systems, thus promoting and maintain good health.

An acupuncturist can simulate acupuncture points by several methods including, but not limited to, heat (moxibustion), magnets, laser and fine disposable acupuncture needles.

 

How to gain ANTA Accreditation in Acupuncture?

Here are a few tips to help you gain accreditation with ANTA as an Acupuncturist.

1. Review our recognised courses to obtain information on colleges and courses ANTA recognises for accreditation
2. Download a Membership Application form, fully complete and post into ANTA
3. Ensure you have certified copies of your qualifications and academic records
4. For Victorians - ensure you have a certified copy of CMRB registration
5. Use the applicants checklist within the application to ensure fully completed

 

ANTA Recognised Acupuncture Courses

» Australian Capital Territory

» New South Wales

• Endeavour College of Natural Health (Sydney)

  Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)

  Contact Details

  Address: 815 George Street, Sydney 2000 NSW
  Phone: 02 8204 7700
  Email: enquiry@endeavour.edu.au
  Web: www.endeavour.edu.au

• Southern Cross University

  Master of Acupuncture *

  * No further enrolments being taken for this course. Course no longer being offered.

• University of New England

  Bachelor of Health Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

  Contact Details

  Address: School of Health, University of New England, Armidale NSW 2351
  Web: www.une.edu.au

  Course no longer being offered

• University Of Technology, Sydney

  Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Master of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Contact Details

  Address: College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, UTS
  PO Box 123, Broadway NSW 2007
  Level 4, 645 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
  Phone: 02 9514 2500
  Fax: 02 9514 7866
  Email: chris.zaslawski@uts.edu.au
  www.uts.edu.au

  This full time 4-year course equips you to enter a career as a qualified health professional. The course focuses on Traditional Chinese medical theory and therapies including acupuncture, Chinese massage (Tuina), and herbal medicine. Students also benefit from a solid foundation in western bioscience, gaining a firm understanding of the role traditional Chinese medicine plays as a complementary health care system. Important to the learning environment of this course is the working clinics where students gain first hand practical experience treating patients under the guidance of qualified health professionals. The course can be combined with a Bachelor of International Studies (China Major).

• University Of Western Sydney

  * Bachelor of Health Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

  Contact Details

  Address: Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW 2751
  Phone: 1300 668 370
  Email: study@uws.edu.au
  Web: www.uws.edu.au

» Queensland

• Endeavour College of Natural Health (Brisbane)

  Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)

  Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Acupuncture)

  Contact Details

  Address: Level 2, Level 2, 269 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
  Phone: 07 3257 1883
  Fax: 07 3257 1889
  Email: enquiry@endeavour.edu.au
  Web: www.endeavour.edu.au

• Endeavour College of Natural Health (Gold Coast)

  Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)

  Contact Details

  Address: 105 Scarborough Street, Southport QLD 4215
  Phone: 07 5503 0977
  Fax: 07 5503 0988
  Email: enquiry@endeavour.edu.au
  Web: www.endeavour.edu.au

» South Australia

• Endeavour College of Natural Health (Adelaide)

  Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)

  Contact Details

  Address: 88 Currie Street, Adelaide SA 5000
  Phone: 08 8410 1975
  Fax: 08 8410 3338
  Email: enquiry@endeavour.edu.au
  Web: www.endeavour.edu.au

• University of South Australia

  * Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)

  Contact Details

  Address: School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5001
  Web: www.unisa.edu.au

  * Please note that no further enrolments are being taken for this course. This course is no longer being offered.

» Victoria

• Endeavour College of Natural Health (Melbourne)

  Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)

  Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Acupuncture)

  Contact Details

  Address: 368 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
  Phone: 03 9662 9911
  Fax: 03 9662 9414
  Email: enquiry@endeavour.edu.au
  Web: www.endeavour.edu.au

• RMIT University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine)

  Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)

  Double Bachelor degree program: Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine/Human Biology)

  Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture)

  Contact Details

  Address: PO Box 71, Bundoora VIC 3083
  Phone: 03 9925 7596 or 9925 7746 (Chinese Medicine)
  Fax: 03 9467 2794 or 9925 7178 (Chinese Medicine)
  Email: noelene.anderson@rmit.edu.au or sandy.ebell@rmit.edu.au (Chinese Medicine)
  Web: www.rmit.edu.au/compmed

  RMIT Chinese Medicine offers a series of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Chinese medicine including acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine. These programs have also been approved by the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria (www.cmrb.vic.gov.au).

• Southern School of Natural Therapies

  Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)

  * Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Contact Details

  Address: 25 Victoria St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
  Phone: 03 9415 3333
  Fax: 03 9417 4361
  Email: enquiries@ssnt.com.au
  Web: http://ssnt.edu.au

  * This course is no longer being offered. The course information is for past graduates only.

• Victorian University

  Masters Degree in Acupuncture

  Bachelor Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture)

  Contact Details

  Address: School of Health Sciences-Chinese Medicine Unit, PO Box 14428, Melbourne City MC VIC 8001
  Phone: 03 9365 2765
  Fax: 03 3397 6511
  Email: hong.xu@vu.edu.au
  Web: www.vu.edu.au

  In 1992, Victoria University became the first government funded university in the Western world to offer a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Medicine. Our Chinese medicine program is based on strong traditional and contemporary philosophical foundations. It draws upon the Oriental traditions of Daoism and Buddhism as well as such contemporary disciplines as Holism, Systems Theory and Consciousness Studies. Those who choose to study Chinese medicine at Victoria University will study Chinese medicine as a “Chinese art/science” that includes studies in meditation, qi gong and other health enhancing practices, presented from a traditional and holistic perspective.

» Western Australia

• Endeavour College of Natural Health (Perth)

  Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)

  Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Acupuncture)

  Contact Details

  Address: Level 1, 170 Wellington Street, East Perth WA 6004
  Phone: 08 9225 2900
  Fax: 08 9225 2999
  Email: enquiry@endeavour.edu.au
  Web: www.endeavour.edu.au

• Perth Academy of Natural Therapies

  Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Note: The above information is for past graduates only - this college is no longer operating.

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