Launch your career in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture. In three years, gain hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat clients. Prepare for a rewarding role in health care, promoting balance and well-being.

 

Acupuncturists work in a range of health care and wellness settings, from private clinics and rehabilitation centres to spas and athletic therapy clinics. Prepare for a rewarding career promoting accessible, holistic care for diverse populations: 

• Support community well-being through TCM-based assessment, diagnosis and treatment. 
• Help clients manage pain, reduce stress and improve overall health. 
• Collaborate with health care professionals such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors and naturopaths. 
• Integrate multiple healing modalities into your practice, including acupuncture, bodywork and nutritional therapy. 

 

Loyalist’s Acupuncture program provides comprehensive, quality education that meets the professional competencies set out by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). 

 

Is it for you? 

Acupuncture may be a good career fit if you: 

• Want a career helping others. 
• Are empathetic and attuned to others’ needs. 
• Have steady hands and a calm, reassuring presence. 
• Are open-minded and embrace both traditional and modern health care practices. 

 

How you'll learn

Experiential learning

Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently provide care within the TCM acupuncturist scope of practice:

• Start practising your skills from semester one in a holistic learning environment, continuously refining and building confidence in your skills before treating the public in a clinical setting.
• Blend theory with practice – alongside hands-on training, study TCM theory and biosciences, ensuring concepts integrate across multiple courses.
• Gain interprofessional experience collaborating with students in Loyalist’s Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Assistant and Massage Therapy programs.
• In semester four, gain real-world experience working alongside experienced acupuncturists during a clinical placement.
• Our curriculum emphasizes biosciences, evidence-based practice and collaborative health care, preparing you to meet regulatory standards while thriving in today’s evolving health care field.