After completion of the Foundations of Chinese Medicine year,
students will be trained in case analysis, acupuncture techniques
or Tuina manipulation, depending on the course of their choice.
Students need to complete extended mandatory clinical training
as well.
The total number of internship hours for a three-year TCM study is
300 hours.
The clinic
Shenzhou offers a unique opportunity to all students of Shenzhou
Open University of TCM by letting students complete a number
of their apprenticeship hours in our affiliated clinic as part of their
course, without any additional payment. Our practitioners of
Chinese Medicine at Shenzhou clinic have a broad experience in
the areas of Acupuncture, Tuina and Herbal Medicine.
External apprenticeships
Students of Shenzhou Open University can also choose to do their
apprenticeship with external TCM practitioners who have been
accredited by Shenzhou Open University. Some apprenticeship
placements may charge a fee for this.
Apprenticeships In China
Shenzhou has established partnerships with the World Federation
of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) (Beijing), as well
as various traditional Chinese medicine universities in Guangzhou
and Wenzhou. During the study, or after graduation, if students
wish to practice in China, Shenzhou can supply the contact
information of teaching hospitals of various Chinese medicine
colleges and universities for internship (internship fees are at your
own expense).
