The Tuina course is designed for those who have already completed the study of Foundations of Chinese Medicine and intend to be a Tuina therapist after the training. The emphasis of this course is on the meridians and acupoints, basic training and the practical application of the Tuina manipulations and the treatment of common diseases for both the adult and the infant. The duration of the course is 1.5 year; after the first year the students can start their 12 days practical apprenticeship (96 hours) and thesis (104 hours), a total of 200 hours. Total duration of the course is 2 years.

Course Code	Course Title	TCH*	SLH**
TM001	Meridians	12	60
TM002	Acupoints	36	180
TM003	Tuina basic trainings	24	120
TM004	Tuina manipulations	48	240
TM005	Foot Microsystems, Cupping and Moxibustion	12	60
TM006	Infantile Tuina	12	60
TM007	Tuina therapeutics	48	240
Total		192	960

* TCH = Teacher Contact Hours
** SLH = Study Load Hours

Duration: 1.5 years, + 0.5 year apprenticeship
Total apprenticeship hours: 200 (96 practical + 104 thesis)
Per 1.5 year : € 2000,--

Study material and study books
Students have to buy a number of books. Supplementary syllabi, if applicable, may be distributed during the course.

Required study books
Chinese Tuina Therapy
Shenzhou University of TCM