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Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture
臨床針灸學文憑

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
CM005A
Application Code
2450-CM005A
Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture
QF Level: 4 QR Registration No.: 07/001646/4 QR Registration Validity Period: 05 May 2008 - on-going
Certificate in Acupuncture
QF Level: 4 QR Registration No.: 12/000410/4 QR Registration Validity Period: 20 Jan 2012 - on-going
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Continuing Education Fund
Continuing Education Fund

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

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Credit
60
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
15 Oct 2026 (Thu)
Duration
2 years
Language
English
Course Fee
For 2026/27 total course fee*:
Part 1: HK$25,500
Part 2: HK$36,900【$35,020 (Course fee) + $1,880 (Practicum fee)】
(excluding accommodation, travelling and meal expenses)
*The total course fee is reviewed annually and is subject to change without prior notice.
Deadline on 31 Jul 2026 (Fri)
Enquiries
3762 4214
2571 8480
kmc.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk
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This course has been included in the list of Pre-approved Training Courses under the Chinese Medicine Development Fund. The maximum level of subsidy is 90% of the course fee (up to 60,000 HKD) for the eligible applicants with the approval from the Chinese Medicine Development Fund and successful completion of the course. 

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Highlights

Acupuncture as a major branch of Chinese Medicine (CM) is a recognized therapeutic modality approved by the World Health Organization (W.H.O.). The programme provides Western-trained medical practitioners and medical-related professionals interested in acupuncture with an opportunity to undertaken acupuncture training.

This programme consists of two parts. Each part consists of one module. Students who have completed one module of Part 1 can choose to exit the programme. Completion of one module will lead to a Certificate in Acupuncture. Upon successful completion of Part 1 and Part 2, students will be awarded a Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture.

The development of a universal or standard system of acupuncture nomenclature under the auspices of the W.H.O. has facilitated the interationalization of acupuncture practice.  Increasingly, many western medical practitioners worldwide have adopted acupuncture as an adjunct to their primary therapeutic modality based on the western medical paradigm. 

In line with this development, formal acupuncture education at the undergraduate and graduate levels has been established in universities.  Acupuncture has now matured to acquire a proper position in healthcare professions, with a set of defined technical terminologies and well-establised standard of practice.

 

Programme Details

Aims

Part 1: Basic Acupuncture

Nowadays acupuncture has become increasingly accepted in modern medical practice. There is growing interest among practitioners of western medicine, in many parts of the world, to pursue better understanding and reserach in the field of acupuncture.  The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for western-trained medical practitioners and professionals interested in acupuncture to acquire the knowledge of acupuncture. It will form a foundation for subsequent studies for Part 2: Advanced Clinical Acupuncture.

Part 2: Advanced Clinical Acupuncture

This course is a continuation of Part 1: Basic Acupuncture.  It enables participants to pursue a comprehensive study on clinical aspects of acupuncture practice.  The course aims to develop competence in the practice of acupuncture as an alternative therapeutic modality and is designed primarily for western-trained medical practitioners, physiotherapists, nurses, osteopaths, chiropractors and other members of allied health-care professions.  It also hopes to stimulate student's interest and involvement in research on basic and clinical aspects of acupuncture  The programme of study includes clinical practicum.

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Duration
  • Part 1: Basic Acupuncture
    106 hours including 4 hours of mock clinical observation and 4 hours clinical practicum

    Part 2: Advanced Clinical Acupuncture
    170 hours including 20 hours mock clinical observation and 40 hours clinical practicum
Venue

Modules

Course Contents

Part 1: Basic Acupuncture   

  • Introduction, overview of the topic, including the correct and ethical use of artificial intelligence
  • History of TCM
  • Yin Yang Theory
  • The Five Elements Theory
  • Qi, Blood, Body Fluids and Essence
  • Zang Fu Theory
  • Etiology and Pathogenesis
  • Four Diagnosis: Tongue Diagnosis
  • The Eight Principles
  • Qi, Blood, Body Fluids Differentiation
  • Zang Fu Differentiation
  • General Introduction to Meridian System and Points
  • Meridians and Points and surface anatomy
  • Demonstration and Practice
  • Moxibustion, Cupping, Practice of Point Location and Needling Techniques
  • Acupuncture Techniques
  • Principle of Point Selection
  • Acupuncture Treatment of Common Diseases
  • Clinical Case Demonstration
  • Introduction to Chinese Herbal Therapy
  • Clinical Observation

Part 2: Advanced Clinical Acupuncture

  • Introduction
  • Four Diagnostic Methods
  • Zang-Fu Differentiation
  • Needling Techniques, Meridians and points
  • Ear Acupuncture and Scalp Acupuncture
  • Six Meridian Differentiation
  • Wei Qi Ying Xue (Blood) Differentiation
  • Application of Specific Points
  • Acupuncture therapy for diseases
  • Principle of Herbal Treatment
  • Bioelectric Measurement of Acupoint’s Magneto-electric Acupuncture
  • Acupuncture Anesthesia
  • Cosmetic Acupuncture
  • Point Injections Therapy
  • Scientific aspects of Acupuncture
  • Clinical Observation in Hong Kong
  • Clinical Training in Hong Kong
  • Clinical Training in Mainland China

On completion of the Part 1: Basic Acupuncture programme, students should be able to：

1. Describe the basics of Chinese Medicine Theories ;

2. Undertake simple differential diagnosis;

3. Analyse pain-related diseases ; and

4. Carry out basic Acupuncture treatment of pain related disorders.

 

On completion of the Part 2: Advanced Clinical Acupuncture programme, students should be able to：

  1. Apply the knowledge of Acupuncture theories of disease differentiation;
  2. Analyse clinical cases using acupuncture theories (e.g. Gynoecological disorders, Neurological disorders, Musculo-skeletal & Sports Injuries, and Internal disorders);
  3. Carry out skilful manipulations of acupuncture techniques to treat diseases;  and
  4. Evaluate and conduct simple Acupuncture research work.

Class Details

Date/Time

Part 1:  15 October 2026; Mondays and Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 
Part 2:  20 October 2026; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 

[The School reserves the right to make any alterations about the programme should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary.]

 

Teaching Methods

The main form of instructional delivery is by lectures, demonstrations and classroom-based practice, and supplemented by audio-visual materials, teaching aids, etc. 

Mock Clinical observation and Clinical Practicum will be organized in Chinese Medicine Clinic of the school or a Chinese Medicine Hospital.

 

Assessment and Award

 
Part 1: Basic Acupuncture
Assessment is conducted by a combination of test (practical) and written examinations.  Students required to attend the clinical observation and have passed all the assessments.  Student who do not meet the attendance requirement (normally 70%) shall not be permitted to sit for the final examination.  Subject to the approval by the Board of Examiners, re-sitting the examination may be given to students who failed in test or examination (below 50%) and payment of re-sitting the examination fee is required. 
 
 
Part 2: Advanced Clinical Acupuncture
Assessment is conducted by a combination of test (practical) and written examinations.  Students required to attend the clinical observation, traineeship clinical training in Mainland China and have passed all the assessments.  Student who do not meet the attendance requirement (normally 70%) shall not be permitted to sit for the final examination.  Subject to the approval by the Board of Examiners, re-sitting the examination may be given to students who failed in test or examination (below 50%) and payment of re-sitting the examination fee is required.
 
Completion of Part 1 and Part 2 leads to Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture.  Students who have completed one module of Part 1 can choose to exit the programme. Completion of one module will lead to a Certificate in Acupuncture. 

 

Professional Accreditation

Our programme is approved by the Physiotherapists Board as quotable qualification.  Upon completion of our programme:

  1. 15 CPD points awarded by the Physiotherapists Board will be granted to students who are Physiotherapists. (Pending for approval)
  2. Physiotherapists may be eligible to apply for Accredited Acupuncture Physiotherapist.

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • For 2026/27 total course fee*:
    Part 1: HK$25,500
    Part 2: HK$36,900【$35,020 (Course fee) + $1,880 (Practicum fee)】
    (excluding accommodation, travelling and meal expenses)
    *The total course fee is reviewed annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall

i    be Western medical practitioners, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, or

ii   be Medical related professionals; or

iii   hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Applicants are required to attend an interview as appropriate.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture
臨床針灸學文憑
COURSE CODE 41L103728 FEES $35,020 ENQUIRY 3762-4214

Continuing Education Fund

Part 1: HK$25,500

Part 2: HK$35,020 [Excl. Practicum Fee]

(Pending for approval)

 

Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [4])

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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