The Growing Popularity of
Acupuncture Courses in Canada
Acupuncture courses first appeared in Canada in the 1970s around the time of
the Cultural Revolution in China. At that time, acupuncture piqued the nation's
interest, but most people's felt it was a strange, mystical Eastern practice
with little real medicinal value. As a result, few people studied this ancient
medicinal art.
Today, acupuncture is one of the most popular forms of alternative medicine in
Canada. People undergo acupuncture for countless medical conditions ranging
from minor headaches and injuries to debilitating, chronic illnesses.
In order to meet this growing marketplace demand, acupuncture courses are
appearing at colleges and universities across Canada. British Columbia and
Ontario are two of the leading provinces in both the instruction and
regulation of the practice of acupuncture.
The PCU College of Holistic Medicine offers acupuncture courses that employ a
balance of centuries-old Chinese practices and applicable modern medical
knowledge. The College's acupuncture courses equip students for the field
of acupuncture by offering instruction in the following subject matter:
- Acupoints
- Anatomy
- Meridians
- Microbiology
- Physiology
- Traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy
- Western medical diagnosis.
