Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture?
Over 2000 years ago, Chinese medical writings described acupuncture channels with transporting energy (qi) around and through the body. Qi is said to be influenced in specific ways at acupuncture points which lie along these channels. When qi flows freely the body will function well, when Qi becomes blacked, organ function is impaired and symptoms of illness will appear.
Traditional Acupuncturists believe that gentle stimulation at precise acupuncture points with applied on the basis of correct diagnosis, will aid the body’s own defensive and self healing systems, thus promoting and maintain good health.
An acupuncturist can simulate acupuncture points by several methods including, but not limited to, heat (moxibustion), magnets, laser and fine disposable acupuncture needles.
How to gain ANTA Accreditation in Acupuncture?
Here are a few tips to help you gain accreditation with ANTA as an Acupuncturist.
- Review our recognised courses to obtain information on colleges and courses ANTA recognises for accreditation
- Download a Membership Application form, fully complete and post into ANTA
- Ensure you have certified copies of your qualifications and academic records
- For Victorians - ensure you have a certified copy of CMRB registration
- Use the applicants checklist within the application to ensure fully completed
ANTA Recognised Acupuncture Courses
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Australian Capital Territory
» New South Wales
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Australian College of Eastern Medicine
Advanced Diploma of Acupuncture and Oriental Therapies HLT50207
Contact Details
Sydney
Address: 35AA Burwood Road, Burwood NSW 2134
Phone: 02 9715 5668 or 0406 625 681
Bellingen
Address: 165 Hydes Creek Road, Bellingen NSW 2454
Phone: 0427 539 382
Goonellabah
Address: 18 Greenhills Drive, Goonellabah NSW 2480
Phone: 02 6624 8986
Email: tom@orientalmedicine.com.au; sydney@orientalmedicine.com.au
Web: www.orientalmedicine.com.au
We offer 2 qualifications The Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies ( HLT 50207) and the Advanced Diploma of Acupuncture and Oriental Therapies. As the Advanced Diploma includes all units of training in the HLT50207 course, graduates receive both qualifications. Our study program is offered in units of training offered in one week blocks at the college. All our acupuncture graduates have gone on to be successful practitioners. We also offer Equine Acupuncture and Shiatsu training that that qualifies graduates to obtain insurance from either OAMPS or Insurance House. All class sizes are small which guarantees a high degree of personal attention. We also offer week end retreats which include yoga, shiatsu, tai chi macro biotic cooking meditation.
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Endeavour College of Natural Health (Sydney)
Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Contact Details
Address: 815 George Street, Sydney 2000 NSW
Phone: 02 8204 7700
Email: enquiry@endeavour.edu.au
Web: www.endeavour.edu.au
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Southern Cross University
Master of Acupuncture *
* No further enrolments being taken for this course. Course no longer being offered.
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Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Contact Details
Address: Level 5, 25 Dixon Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: 02 9281 1173
Fax: 02 9212 0712
Email: administration@sitcm.edu.au
Web: www.sitcm.edu.au
These courses are aimed to provide participants with the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine with the therapeutic delivery methods of Chinese herbs and acupuncture (including needling, moxibustion and cupping techniques). The course delivers TCM units in theory and diagnosis, internal and external medicine, paediatrics, gynaecology, traumatology, practical training in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and supervised clinical practicum.
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University of New England
Bachelor of Health Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Contact Details
Address: School of Health, University of New England, Armidale NSW 2351
Phone: 02 6773 2547
Fax: 02 6773 3666
Email: yoni.luxford@une.edu.au
Web: www.une.edu.au
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University Of Technology, Sydney
Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Master of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Contact Details
Address: College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, UTS
PO Box 123, Broadway NSW 2007
Level 4, 645 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
Phone: 02 9514 2500
Fax: 02 9514 7866
Email: chris.zaslawski@uts.edu.au
www.uts.edu.au
This full time 4-year course equips you to enter a career as a qualified health professional. The course focuses on Traditional Chinese medical theory and therapies including acupuncture, Chinese massage (Tuina), and herbal medicine. Students also benefit from a solid foundation in western bioscience, gaining a firm understanding of the role traditional Chinese medicine plays as a complementary health care system. Important to the learning environment of this course is the working clinics where students gain first hand practical experience treating patients under the guidance of qualified health professionals. The course can be combined with a Bachelor of International Studies (China Major).
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University Of Western Sydney
* Bachelor of Applied Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
* Course no longer offered.
Contact Details
Address: Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW 2751
Phone: 1300 668 370
Email: study@uws.edu.au
Web: www.uws.edu.au
Applicants must also supply with their Membership Application, a letter from the Head of School confirming completion
of a minimum of 400 hours of clinical training.
» Queensland
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Academy of Natural Therapies (TAFE Gold Coast)
Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Acupuncture)
No enrolments are currently being taken for this course.
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Australian College of Eastern Medicine
Advanced Diploma of Acupuncture and Oriental Therapies HLT50207
Contact Details
Address: Shop 12, Landsborough Shopping Village, 4 Mill Street, Landsborough QLD 4550
Phone: 0412 007 730
Email: orientalmedicine@dodo.com.au
Web: www.orientalmedicine.com.au
Previously known as Queensland College of Oriental Medicine.
We offer 2 qualifications The Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies ( HLT 50207) and the Advanced Diploma of Acupuncture and Oriental Therapies. As the Advanced Diploma includes all units of training in the HLT50207 course, graduates receive both qualifications. Our study program is offered in units of training offered in one week blocks at the college. Our college is located on a beautiful and tranquil 18 acre rainforest property in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, making it an ideal environment to study the healing arts. ALL our acupuncture graduates have gone on to be successful practitioners. We also offer Equine Acupuncture and Shiatsu training that that qualifies graduates to obtain insurance from either OAMPS or Insurance House. All class sizes are small which guarantees a high degree of personal attention. We also offer week end retreats which include yoga, shiatsu, tai chi macro biotic cooking meditation.
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Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS)
Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Acupuncture)
Contact Details
Address: PO Box 124, Stones Corner QLD 4120
Phone: 07 3394 2344
Fax: 07 3397 6511
Email: admin@aias.com.au
Web: www.aias.com.au
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Endeavour College of Natural Health (Brisbane)
Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Contact Details
Address: 269 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Phone: 07 3257 1883
Fax: 07 3257 1889
Email: enquiry@endeavour.edu.au
Web: www.endeavour.edu.au
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Endeavour College of Natural Health (Gold Coast)
Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Contact Details
Address: 105 Scarborough Street, Southport QLD 4215
Phone: 07 5503 0977
Fax: 07 5503 0988
Email: enquiry@endeavour.edu.au
Web: www.endeavour.edu.au
» South Australia
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Endeavour College of Natural Health (Adelaide)
Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Contact Details
Address: 88 Currie Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 08 8410 1975
Fax: 08 8410 3338
Email: enquiry@endeavour.edu.au
Web: www.endeavour.edu.au
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University of South Australia
* Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Contact Details
Address: School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5001
Web: www.unisa.edu.au
* Please note that no further enrolments are being taken for this course. This course is no longer being offered.
» Victoria
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Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS)
Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Acupuncture)
Contact Details
Address: Level 4, 399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 1300 880 933
Email: admin@aias.com.au
Web: www.aias.com.au
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Endeavour College of Natural Health (Melbourne)
Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Contact Details
Address: 368 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 03 9662 9911
Fax: 03 9662 9414
Email: enquiry@endeavour.edu.au
Web: www.endeavour.edu.au
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Endeavour College of Natural Health (Box Hill)
Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Please note: This information is only for past graduates who wish to apply for membership. These courses are no longer available through the Box Hill Campus and are only available at the City Campus.
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RMIT University
Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine)
Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)
Double Bachelor degree program: Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine/Human Biology)
Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture)
Contact Details
Address: PO Box 71, Bundoora VIC 3083
Phone: 03 9925 7596 or 9925 7746 (Chinese Medicine)
Fax: 03 9467 2794 or 9925 7178 (Chinese Medicine)
Email: noelene.anderson@rmit.edu.au or sandy.ebell@rmit.edu.au (Chinese Medicine)
Web: www.rmit.edu.au/compmed
RMIT Chinese Medicine offers a series of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Chinese medicine including acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine. These programs have also been approved by the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria (www.cmrb.vic.gov.au).
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Southern School of Natural Therapies
Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)
* Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Contact Details
Address: 25 Victoria St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone: 03 9415 3333
Fax: 03 9417 4361
Email: enquiries@ssnt.com.au
Web: http://ssnt.edu.au
* This course is no longer being offered. The course information is for past graduates only.
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Victorian University
Masters Degree in Acupuncture
Bachelor Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture)
Contact Details
Address: School of Health Sciences-Chinese Medicine Unit, PO Box 14428, Melbourne City MC VIC 8001
Phone: 03 9365 2765
Fax: 03 3397 6511
Email: hong.xu@vu.edu.au
Web: www.vu.edu.au
In 1992, Victoria University became the first government funded university in the Western world to offer a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Medicine. Our Chinese medicine program is based on strong traditional and contemporary philosophical foundations. It draws upon the Oriental traditions of Daoism and Buddhism as well as such contemporary disciplines as Holism, Systems Theory and Consciousness Studies. Those who choose to study Chinese medicine at Victoria University will study Chinese medicine as a “Chinese art/science” that includes studies in meditation, qi gong and other health enhancing practices, presented from a traditional and holistic perspective.
» Western Australia
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Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine
Vocational Graduate Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture *
* For ANTA Membership, the pre-requisite is completion of an approved primary (Undergraduate) qualification in Acupuncture. All applications for membership will be assessed by ANTA.
Contact Details
Address: PO Box 3079, Success WA 6964
Phone: 08 9417 3553
Fax: 08 9417 1881
Email: info@aihm.wa.edu.au
Web: www.aihm.wa.edu.au
The Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine is located in a beautiful, tranquil bush setting about 20 minute’s drive from Perth city and Fremantle. The Institute is dedicated to providing the maximum exposure to the fundamentals of Natural Therapies and encouraging the students to incorporate all that they learn in to their lives and to them reaps the benefits. The courses offered by the Institute are not only informational but are considered to be transformational. As such graduates of the Institute are expected to "walk the talk" and become role models before they go forward to both preach and teach the benefits of Natural Therapies to the general public. Through an articulation arrangement with the CSU (Charles Sturt University) students of the AIHM are able to upgrade their Advanced Diploma or Diploma to a Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) issued and administered by the CSU.
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Endeavour College of Natural Health (Perth)
Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Contact Details
Address: Level 1, 170 Wellington Street, East Perth WA 6004
Phone: 08 9225 2900
Fax: 08 9225 2999
Email: enquiry@endeavour.edu.au
Web: www.endeavour.edu.au
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Perth Academy of Natural Therapies
Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Note: The above information is for past graduates only - this college is no longer operating.
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