IGNOU - PG Diploma Programme in Acupuncture
PG Diploma Programme in Acupuncture
PG Diploma Programme in Acupuncture
Objectives
Acupuncture is a traditional method of therapy which is very well recognized world over and well accepted by the people as it does not have any side effects. This method has been found to be useful in all types of diseases specially the chronic diseases. Moreover the cost of the treatment is less as compared to the other systems of medicine
It shall help graduates of different system of medicine to learn a new modality therapy and utilize it for patient benefit in treating acute and chronic diseases.
This will be first medical programme which will be offered online
The Programme is offered in English.
Eligibility
The programme is available to the Medical graduates (Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Yoga and Naturopathy ).
Duration
The programme can be completed in a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of 4 years.
Credit System
This programme is of 32 credits. The programme will have six theory and four practical components.
Programme Structure
The 32 credit programme comprises 6 core theory courses.
Special Features of the Programme
The special features of the programme is its excellent study materials developed by the experts in the country and have been prepared not only by the specialists and experienced Acupuncturists but also specialists in computer, communication and media technologies. This is the first medical programme which is being offered online.
Evaluation System
This Programme adopts continuous evaluation system through assignments, practical work, seminars and term-end examination.
Fee Structure
The fees for the Programme including registration fee is - Rs. 20,000
Syllabus
Programme Structure
The PG Diploma in Acupuncutre programme consists of 10 courses. 6 are theory based and 4 practical courses.
The courses are designed on the basis of learning hours required by an average student. As mentioned, one credit represents 30 hours of learning. The design of the programme in terms of credit distribution of the courses is shown below.
Course code
Name of the course
Nature of the course
No. of credits
1.
Basic theories of acupuncture
Theory
03
2.
TCM Diagnosis
Theory
02
3.
Basic Acupuncture Practical
Practical
04
4.
Acupuncture Meridians
Theory
03
5.
Acupuncture Point Location
Practical
04
6.
Basics of Acupuncture Treatment
Theory
02
7.
Practical on Basic Acupuncture Treatment
Practical
04
8.
Treatment of common diseases with Acupuncture
Theory
04
9.
Ear & Scalp Acupuncture
Theory
02
10.
Clinical Acupuncture Practical
Practical
04
Total Credits
32
About the PG Diploma in Acupuncture Online Programme
PG Diploma in Acupuncture programme is now available online. This is an initiative of IGNOU to develop in-house Learning & Content Management System for imparting online education. It is a complete virtual learning environment suite covering all the activities from registration to certification. The following features are available in PG Diploma in Acupuncture online programme
1. Walk in admission- Registration form has been specially devised with the facility of uploading scanned certificates, other required documents and photograph. Registration will be confirmed only after verification of the certificates and payment of the required admission fee. Facility for online payment is available through the payment gateway of AXIS Bank.
2. Integrated multimedia courseware- once registered, learners will have access to personalized learning space (My Page). This includes self instructional material.
3. Online counseling and mentoring – web cast based counseling integrated with text based chatting facility is used for counseling purposes.
4. 24×7 learner support- asynchronous and synchronous modes of interaction will be used to provide just in time support to learners.
5. Portfolio based continuous evaluation- Evaluation will be done by giving theory and practical internal assessment examinations during each of the four contact sessions.
6. E-tutor based practical- online instructions and e-tutorials for hands on practice of i) Acupuncture needling methods and ii)Moxibustion will be used for the practical sessions. Multimedia manuals for self learning are provided online.
7. Group based online seminar- Blogs, chat rooms and discussion forums and web conferencing facility are used for group based seminars.
8. Online Project platform – templates will be made available.
9. Online Term End Examination- The term end examination would be at the study centres. At these study centres the term end examination will include theory as well as practical at the end of the course.
10. Contact Sessions - No. of contact sessions in a year (4), quarterly, duration of each contact session (10 days), details of each contact sessions to be provided soon.
