Master Diploma in Acupressure

SUBSCRIPTION / COURSE FEE

• For Indian Students: ₹19,500/-
• For International Students: USD 485/-
• Programme Type: Regular / Camp

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION / ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should fulfill one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Senior Secondary (10+2) or an equivalent qualification; or
• Prior experience in any field of Alternative Medicine; or
• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Alternative Medicine or a related field.

AGE REQUIREMENT

• Minimum Age: 18 years

COURSE DURATION

• Duration: One Year

EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION

After successful completion of the prescribed course curriculum, candidates will be required to appear for an online examination.

• Mode of Examination: Online
• Question Pattern: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Minimum Qualifying Requirement: 40% marks or Grade C
• Candidates who successfully fulfill the prescribed examination requirements will be eligible to receive the Course Completion Certificate.

PRACTICAL INTERNSHIP

The programme includes a practical internship at a designated centre located in the student's local city or nearest available area.

Internship Details

• Internship Fee: ₹15,500/-
  (Additional to the regular course fee)
• Duration: Four Weeks
• Eligibility: Candidates must have enrolled in and completed the prescribed course requirements.
• Nature of Training: Practical and supervised clinical-oriented training.

Practical Training

The internship is designed to provide supervised practical exposure to:

• Basic assessment and case observation
• Application of therapeutic techniques covered in the curriculum
• Practical demonstrations
• Case-based learning
• Supervised sessions
• Appropriate safety precautions and referral practices

COURSE SYLLABUS

Module 1: Foundation Level – 3

This module provides an advanced foundation in Acupressure and related traditional therapeutic concepts.

Topics Covered:

1. Advanced principles and philosophy of Acupressure
2. Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
3. Concept of Qi and its circulation
4. Yin–Yang theory
5. Five Elements / Five Phases Theory
6. Relationship between organs and functional systems
7. Introduction to Meridians and Acupoints
8. Concept of balance and imbalance
9. Therapeutic principles of Acupressure
10. Indications, contraindications, precautions, and professional ethics

Module 2: Diagnosis

This module introduces systematic assessment methods used in traditional Acupressure and Meridian-based therapeutic practice.

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Traditional Diagnosis
2. Case History and Patient Assessment
3. Observation and General Examination
4. Tongue Observation – Traditional Concepts
5. Pulse Assessment – Basic Traditional Concepts
6. Facial and Body Observation
7. Assessment according to Yin–Yang
8. Assessment according to Five Elements
9. Identification of Meridian-related patterns
10. Selection of appropriate Acupoints
11. Case Documentation and Follow-up
12. Safety considerations and referral principles

Module 3: Classification of Meridians

This module focuses on the systematic study and classification of the Meridian system.

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Meridians
2. Classification of Meridians
3. Twelve Primary Meridians
4. Yin Meridians and Yang Meridians
5. Hand and Foot Meridians
6. Eight Extraordinary Vessels – Introduction
7. Governing Vessel (Du Mai)
8. Conception Vessel (Ren Mai)
9. Meridian pathways and anatomical locations
10. Meridian relationships and paired Meridians
11. Meridian circulation and functional concepts
12. Meridian and Five Element relationships
13. Organ–Meridian relationships
14. Practical identification and tracing of major Meridian pathways

Module 4: Acupuncture Technique

This module provides a theoretical and supervised practical introduction to acupuncture techniques and their therapeutic principles.

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Acupuncture
2. Basic principles of Acupuncture Therapy
3. Types and classification of acupuncture techniques
4. Principles of Acupoint selection
5. Local and distal point selection
6. Tonification and sedation concepts
7. Bilateral and contralateral point selection
8. Basic needling principles
9. Introduction to needle handling and positioning
10. Basic stimulation techniques
11. Introduction to moxibustion
12. Electroacupuncture – theoretical introduction
13. Clinical hygiene and infection-control principles
14. Contraindications and precautions
15. Recognition of adverse reactions and appropriate response
16. Professional and legal considerations in acupuncture practice

Practical safety note: Invasive acupuncture procedures should be taught and performed only under appropriately qualified supervision and in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, infection-control standards, and professional regulations.

Module 5: Important Acupuncture Points

This module provides systematic study of important acupuncture points and their traditional applications.

Topics Covered:

1. Major points of the Head and Face
2. Major points of the Neck and Shoulder
3. Major points of the Upper Extremities
4. Major points of the Chest and Abdomen
5. Major points of the Back and Waist
6. Major points of the Lower Extremities
7. Important points of Ren Mai and Du Mai
8. Five Shu Points
9. Yuan-Source Points
10. Luo-Connecting Points
11. Xi-Cleft Points
12. Back-Shu Points
13. Front-Mu Points
14. He-Sea and Jing-Well Points
15. Influential / Hui Points
16. Five element points of all 12 meridian
17. Principles of point selection according to traditional theory
18. Practical identification and application of selected important points

PRACTICAL TRAINING

The practical component of the Master Diploma programme may include:

• Meridian identification and tracing
• Acupoint location practice
• Point-selection exercises
• Traditional diagnostic assessment
• Supervised Acupressure techniques
• Introduction to supervised acupuncture procedures
• Case-based learning
• Development of treatment protocols within the scope of training
• Practical safety and hygiene procedures
• Case recording and follow-up

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successful completion of the programme, learners are expected to:

1. Demonstrate advanced foundational knowledge of Acupressure and Meridian theory.
2. Understand the classification and pathways of major Meridians.
3. Apply basic traditional diagnostic concepts in case assessment.
4. Identify and locate important Acupuncture points.
5. Understand traditional principles of Acupoint selection and combination.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of basic Acupuncture techniques under appropriate supervision.
7. Understand safety, contraindications, hygiene, and professional limitations.
8. Apply Acupressure and Meridian-based concepts in a structured and responsible manner.