School major:

Basic academic system: five years | Enrollment target: | Educational background: technical secondary school | Major code: 100502K

Cultivation objectives

Cultivation Objectives

Training Objectives: This major cultivates students with good humanistic, scientific and professional qualities, systematic basic theories, basic knowledge, and basic skills of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and massage, and clinical acupuncture and massage for common diseases. Acupuncture and massage applied talents who have the ability to diagnose and treat and can engage in medical treatment, prevention, health care, rehabilitation and other aspects in the medical and health field.

Cultivation requirements: Students in this major mainly learn the basic theories and basic knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and necessary basic medical and clinical medical knowledge, receive basic training in acupuncture and massage clinical skills, and master the use of acupuncture and massage techniques and Methods to carry out basic abilities in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, health care, rehabilitation, etc.

Graduates should acquire the following knowledge and abilities:

1. Master relevant basic knowledge and scientific methods of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences;

2. Master the basic theories, basic knowledge and skills of acupuncture and massage, as well as the necessary basic medical and clinical medical knowledge and skills;

3. Familiar with national medical and health-related guidelines, policies and regulations;

4. Familiar with relevant knowledge of psychology, medical ethics and humanistic care;

5. Be familiar with the thoughts of general medicine, the work tasks and methods of general practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, the necessary preventive medicine knowledge, and the principles of prevention and treatment of common infectious diseases;

6. Understand the development trends and industry needs of acupuncture and massage;

7. Understand the basic rules and main academic viewpoints of the development of academic thoughts on acupuncture and massage;

8. Have correct values, good professional ethics and the ability to work in a team;

9. Have the basic ability to apply acupuncture and massage techniques and methods to prevent and treat common diseases;

10. Have the ability to effectively communicate with patients and their families and provide health education to patients and the public;

11. Have the ability to read classical medical books on acupuncture and massage and medical related literature and use modern technology to obtain information;

12. Have preliminary scientific research and practical work ability on acupuncture and massage, and have certain critical thinking skills and innovative spirit ;

13. Have the awareness of self-improvement, continuous pursuit of excellence and the ability to learn independently and lifelong learning;

14. Have the ability to practice medicine in accordance with the law and protect patients and their own legality in practice activities Awareness and ability of rights and interests.

Main disciplines: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage.

Core courses: Basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine, diagnostics of traditional Chinese medicine, meridian and acupoint science, acupuncture and moxibustion, acupuncture therapy, massage techniques, massage therapy, internal medicine of traditional Chinese medicine, orthopedics and traumatology of traditional Chinese medicine, normal human body anatomy.

Main practical teaching links: curriculum experiments, clinical skills training, clinical internships, graduation internships, scientific innovation activities, social practice, etc.

Main professional experiments: normal human anatomy experiments, acupuncture and massage effect and mechanism experiments, physical examination training, four diagnosis skills training of traditional Chinese medicine, meridian and acupoint positioning training, acupuncture and moxibustion skills training, and massage technique skills training , doctor-patient communication skills training.

Length of study: five years.

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Medicine.

This major is a nationally controlled major

Professional ability requirements

Professional ability requirements

Main content of professional teaching

Main contents of professional teaching

"Prescriptions", "Old Medical Texts", "Tuina Therapeutics", "Febrile Diseases", "Traditional Chinese Medicine Pediatrics", "Traditional Chinese Medicine Otolaryngology", " "Massage and Massage Techniques", "Experimental Acupuncture", "Qigong Techniques", "Acupuncture Practice" Some colleges and universities train students in the following professional directions: rehabilitation, foreign-related, and acupuncture.

Professional (skills) direction

Professional (skills) direction

Medical institutions: acupuncture, massage, and traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy.

Examples of vocational qualification certificates

Examples of vocational qualification certificates

Examples of continuing study majors

Employment direction

Employment Direction

Employment direction for acupuncture and massage major

As the theory of traditional Chinese medicine gradually penetrates into daily life, acupuncture and massage major is also widely accepted by the public, so it has good employment prospects. Graduates can engage in acupuncture, massage therapy and scientific research in traditional Chinese medicine hospitals at all levels, traditional Chinese medicine research institutions and acupuncture and moxibustion departments in general hospitals. They can also engage in education and teaching in colleges and universities. After graduation, students majoring in acupuncture and massage can work in acupuncture departments, physical therapy departments, and traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation departments in general hospitals, specialist hospitals, and community hospitals, in traditional Chinese medicine research institutions, overseas medical institutions, in nursing homes, health centers, sports hospitals, or sports team clinics. , community health service agencies and other units engaged in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, massage and scientific research or continue to study for postgraduate studies.

Employment prospects for acupuncture and massage majors

For students majoring in acupuncture and massage, what are their employment prospects and market talent demand? In fact, the employment situation of acupuncture and massage majors is not We cannot simply say whether it is good or not. First of all, from the perspective of academic qualifications, for those with a bachelor's degree, they are usually in county-level hospitals; those with a master's degree can work in scientific research in municipal hospitals, and anything else is possible. If you open your own clinic and learn English well, you can also develop your career abroad. It should be said that acupuncture and massage are developing better abroad than in China. People's physiques are different, and the effects of acupuncture and massage are also different. Now some people have found that acupuncture is more effective for white people than for us yellow people, so it is now highly praised in Europe and the United States. . Acupuncture and massage also require a certificate now. If you can get a certificate as an acupuncture and massage therapist, it will be easier to find a job. 7% of acupuncturists are self-employed, significantly lower than the 16% self-employment average for all occupations. 82% of acupuncturists are women, significantly higher than the 45% average for women in all professions. From 1994 to 1996, the unemployment rate for acupuncturists was 3%, below the average unemployment rate of 6.8%. It also has the lowest unemployment rate of any professional and technical occupation. The average annual salary for full-time acupuncturists in 1995 was $34,000, the lowest among medical and nursing professions. The career change rate of acupuncturists is extremely low. Generally, those who start acupuncturists hope to keep it as a lifelong career. The employment rate in this industry is not sensitive to the economic environment. It is also not seasonal. Employment requirements: High school diploma plus specialized college, university or private college training. Most require internship under the guidance of an experienced acupuncturist. In many provinces, you may need to register with the local acupuncture association and obtain approval before you can practice medicine.

Corresponding occupation (position)

Corresponding occupation (position)