2022 COURSE BROCHURE p u n re Th e

1 2022 COURSE BROCHURE . Acupuncture Therapies Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies). Acupuncture is a branch of Chinese Medicine that stimulates specific points on the body to regulate the flow of Qi (vital energy) to restore health and balance the functions of the body, mind and spirit. Acupuncture therapies combines Chinese medicine theory (philosophy and principles) with Chinese manual therapy practices including acupuncture, moxibustion, medical Qi Gong, and Chinese remedial massage (Tui Na), supported by Chinese dietary therapy and prepared Chinese herbs. COURSE Duration articulate into the Bachelor of Health Science designed to meet the CMBA accreditation 3 years full time: 24 contact hours per week (Acupuncture Therapies) with up to 34 credit requirements in the division of Acupuncturist.

2 6 years part time: 12 contact hours per week points of advanced standing. Information regarding registration standards may be viewed at www. Study Mode Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This COURSE is offered in mixed mode, with a Students may apply for RPL based on relevant combination of online, blended, livestreamed work experience and educational history. and on campus subjects available. See Association Recognition the COURSE structure opposite for details on Payment Options CMBA registrants may apply for membership delivery mode for each subject. \ FEE-HELP approved with the following associations: \ Upfront payment \ Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Delivery Modes defined Tuition payment arrangements must be Medicine Association Ltd (AACMA).

3 Our subjects are delivered in a mix of confirmed upon admission to the College. synchronous (live) and asynchronous (not live). \ Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS). modes of learning. These delivery modes are National CRICOS Provider Code: defined as follows: 00231G \ Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of \ Online fully digital structured learning, Australia (CMASA). supported by our expert academics. Classes \ Federation of Chinese Medicine and Asynchronous (not live) delivery, can study Classes are taught by experts who are highly Acupuncture Societies of Australia Ltd (FCMA). this subject at any time during the week trained in their fields and who bring their own within specified delivery periods.

4 Specific clinical experience to help provide context to Online Learning due dates still apply to assessment items. theoretical and therapeutic subjects. Professional associations vary as to the amount of online learning that they accept \ On campus attend live classes on one Practical Classes in a Bachelor degree. This COURSE meets of our 6 campuses at specific timetabled To support learning, students attend practical all standards at the time of publication, times throughout the week. Supported by classes where they are expected to practice however associations may change their online study materials. interviewing and case assessment techniques, requirements at any time. Endeavour commits \ Livestream attend live classes virtually as well as physical clinical examination and to keeping students informed of such changes, at specific timetabled times throughout the treatment procedures.

5 This is conducted however students should keep abreast of the week. Supported by online study materials. under the supervision of qualified instructors requirements of their preferred association to \ Blended a mixture of live classes (could and with respect for privacy, cultural and ensure eligibility for membership. be scheduled on campus or via livestream) religious differences. and online content delivery. Career Opportunities Refer to individual subject outlines for details Teaching Clinics Acupuncturists may practice independently on how each subject is managed using these Students gain significant clinical experience as a sole trader, or provide treatment in a delivery modes. at Endeavour Wellness Clinics under the multidisciplinary setting.

6 Supervision of qualified practitioners. In the Acupuncturists often work alongside other Intakes clinics, students have the opportunity to allied health practitioners such as medical Monthly online intakes available. Semester develop and hone all skills required to run a doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, intakes in March and August annually. successful clinic after graduation, including chiropractors and naturopaths. patient assessment and management, patient Practitioners may choose to focus on Entry Requirements recruitment and continuity of care, customer particular areas of interest such as women's Endeavour College is a direct entry institution. service, and dispensary management. health, sports medicine, men's health, chronic \ Year 12 or equivalent Assessments disease or other areas.

7 (OP/ATAR score not required) Graduates are eligible to articulate into the While some subjects require mid-term and \ Mature age students without year 12 final exams, assessments may also comprise Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine). equivalent may be admitted based quizzes, essays, practical/clinical skills with up to 92 credit points of advanced on demonstrated ability to undertake demonstration and tutorial participation. standing, as well as master degree programs study at higher education level through All students, regardless of study mode, are in a variety of related areas. relevant work and/or life experience, required to sit examinations online using and/or attempted or completed formal, respondus lockdown browser software, or informal or non-formal study.

8 For more information on this area of study in special circumstances under approved explore online at \ English language proficiency equivalent to external supervision (as per the Examination or call 1300 462 887 to speak with an a IELTS result is required. Policy Higher Education). Admissions Adviser. Transfer Credit Professional Registration Students may apply for credit for subjects Graduates must apply for registration with FEE-HELP Available recently studied in formal education. the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) if they wish to use professional Graduates of the Diploma of Health Science Austudy Approved titles and practise as a Chinese medicine (Chinese Remedial Massage) are eligible to practitioner in Australia.

9 This COURSE is Part Time or Full Time Study Load How to apply \. \. Apply online at Phone 1300 462 887 and select 1 to speak with an Admissions team member \ For general COURSE enquires visit COURSE availability subject to the College's COURSE & Subject Viability Policy at Austudy: Financial help to full time students aged 25 years or more 2022_01_11. 2022 Full Time COURSE Structure 3 Years Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies) BHSc(AcuTh). Contact Credit Austudy Code Subject Title Hrs/Wk Points % EFTSL Subject Type Pre-req Co-req Delivery Mode Semester 1 1st Year BIOA111 Introduction to Human Biology 6 4 25 Theory Online CMPR111 Chinese Medicine Foundations 6 4 25 Theory Blended CMTH111 Chinese Manual Therapies 1 6 4 25 Theory/ Practical On campus SOCC111 Developing Cultural Competence in Healthcare 6 4 25 Theory Online Semester 2 1st Year BIOA122 Systems Physiology 6 4 25 Theory BIOA111 Online CMPR122 Chinese Medicine Consultation and Diagnosis 6 4 25 Theory/ Practical CMPR111 CMTH121 Blended CMTH121 Point Prescriptions and Locations 6 4 25 Theory/ Practical BIOA111 + CMTH111 CMPR122 On campus CMTH122 Chinese Manual Therapies 2 6 4 25 Theory/

10 Practical/ CMTH111 CMTH121 + BIOA122 + On campus Clinic CMPR122. Students may choose to articulate into the Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage) after completion of the first year of study Semester 3 2nd Year BIOP212 Clinical Pathophysiology and 6 4 25 Theory/ Practical BIOA122 Blended Pharmacology 1. CMHB212 Chinese Dietetics and Herbal Formulas 6 4 25 Theory/ Practical CMTH111 + CMPR122 BIOP212 Blended CMTH211 Acupuncture Therapies 6 4 25 Theory/ Practical CMTH121 + BIOA122 + BIOP212 On campus CMPR122 + CMTH122. SOCE311 Establish and Manage a Practice 3 2 Theory Online SOCQ121 Foundations of Critical Enquiry 3 2 Theory Online Semester 4 2nd Year BIOP221 Clinical Pathophysiology and 6 4 25 Theory/ Practical BIOP212 Blended Pharmacology 2.