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Open Day - Saturday April 29, 2023

Visit our open day to gain insight into our range of exciting study programs. Meet our dean, some lecturers and the study coordinators.

Open Day
Saturday April 29, 2023

Education in Traditional Chinese Medicine

As one of the SNRO-accredited institutes for Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Netherlands, we offer a unique curriculum in education in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Tuina. Our more than 30 years of expertise in these programs brings Shenzhou Open University a remarkable reputation in this area, where both the school and its graduates can be proud of.

Seminars

We also regularly organize TCM seminars and MBK refresher courses. We hope to be able to offer you a good choice with this season’s offer.

Update

Shenzhou Open University of TCM again meets the Quality Code for Educational Institutions CRKBO and has obtained a re-registration for 4 years.

Our TCM Training Program

We offer a complete package with practical training, so that you can register as a therapist at a professional association and start your own clinic after completing the study.

Foundations of Chinese Medicine

1 year

During this course students are taught the basic concepts of traditional Chinese medicine and are introduced to Chinese philosophy which forms the cornerstones of TCM. This part of your studies is the necessary foundation to be able to study further, specializing in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine or Tuina.

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Acupuncture

2 years

During this course students are taught the basic concepts of traditional Chinese medicine and are introduced to Chinese philosophy which forms the cornerstones of TCM. This part of your studies is the necessary foundation to be able to study further, specializing in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine or Tuina.

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Chinese Herbal Medicine

2 years

The herbal medicine class introduces students in the knowledge of Chinese herbs and trains them to run a practice independently as well as to work safely, competently and effectively.

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Tuina

2 years

During this course students are taught different techniques and applications of Tuina massage. This ancient technique of manipulation, originating in China, is applicable to treating various diseases. A solid knowledge of meridians and acupoints is necessary. Tuina massage is suitable for all adults and works especially well for children.

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Foundations of Western Medicine

1 year

This intensive training in Western medicine is designed for anyone who is studying physically based complementary medicine in order to gain knowledge in anatomy, physiology and pathology at a professional level.

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More than 30 years of expertise

SNRO
accredited

Internship in Shenzhou clinic

Very experienced teacher team

TCM Seminars

Shenzhou Open University of TCM frequently organizes TCM and Western Medicine seminars. With our program for this season, we hope to offer you a good choice.

Education Herbal Medicine at Shenzhou Open University of TCM. Chinese Herbs in hands.

January 15, February 12, March 5, April 16& May 7, 2023

Huijun Shen - Tiejun Tang

15 days Online Chinese Herbal Medicine-Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Unit One

These online seminars aim to provide an opportunity to those who have qualified as acupuncturists & Tuina practitioners to learn the basic knowledge of the most commonly used single herbs and the classic herbal formulas used in the clinic.

Indicative teaching contents

The total learning is 15 days, which is divided into three units. Each unit includes 5 study days.

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Seminar TCM Diagnosis and therapies for mouth and teeth disorders - Shenzhou Open University of TCM

March 25 & 26, 2023

Yifan Yang

TCM Diagnosis and therapies for mouth and teeth disorders  

In the basic education and training of traditional Chinese medicine, the mouth and dental disorders are not included. Dr. Yang will make an introduction of this part in this 2-days seminar. In the practice, it is necessary to have the knowledge and treatment possibilities of stomatology to relieve the suffering of patients so as to reduce the physical discomfort, mental stress and social inconvenience. 

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March 26, 2023

Petra Tjeertes

How to run your Practice successfully

As a therapist, you are mainly trained as a professional who gives the right treatments and advice to the patient. But to successfully run your own practice, entrepreneurship is also expected of you. This theme often remains underexposed during the study and the period immediately following it. This ‘Active in Practice’ seminar offers a complete format so that you can start your own practice with success and confidence from the start.

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Seminar Cosmetic Acupuncture  at Shenzhou Open University of TCM

March 30 & 31, 2023

Inge Brodöhl

Cosmetic Acupuncture

This 2 day workshop will introduce you to the world of cosmetic acupuncture focusing on the theory and the practice.
Cosmetic acupuncture is a safe and interesting alternative to fillers and other popular, but invasive cosmetic treatments. It has TCM roots and uses a holistic approach to the topic of beauty.
The workshop is divided in two parts.The first day we will learn about the aging and regeneration processes of the skin from a Western medical point of view,including anatomical and physiological aspects explaining the function,aging and regeneration of the skin.

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April 19 & 20, 2023

Toine Korthout

Auriculo therapy – Introduction and Treatment of Locomotor system problems

Locomotor system problems are among the most important indications for Auriculo therpy interventions. After this seminar you will be able to practice ear point stimulation and auricular mobilization yourself.

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April 28, 2023

Decheng Chen

Motion Acupuncture

“Motion Acupuncture” refers to the application of Motion Acupuncture (MA) needles and the use of dynamic retaining needles to treat diseases. That is during the treatment, the patient exercises specific parts of the body under the guidance of the doctor.

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Our full range of training courses are accredited by SNRO at HBO bachelor level with 240 ECs.
(incl. Basic Medical Knowledge 40 EC)

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With more than 30 years of teaching experience behind us, we have built an excellent reputation in our field, which the school and alumni can be proud of.

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