Overview
The course begins with an overview of fundamental aspects of Chinese Medicine, including Yin-Yang and Five Elements theory, which serve as a foundation for case diagnoses and treatment presented later in the class. A variety of acupuncture techniques are taught, including electro-acupuncture, aqua acupuncture, moxibustion, etc. in addition to conventional "dry" needling. The Small Animal Acupuncture program is available. In acupoint labs, students learn acupuncture points on dogs.
The course is presented in 2 online sessions and 3 hybrid sessions. Each hybrid session includes two portions: online & on-site. Online portions are comprised of lectures and case demos that students can stream at their own convenience. On-site portions give students the opportunity to learn acupuncture points on live animals in small acupoint lab groups of four to six students per instructor.
Major Topics
With a curriculum designed for students new to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), the Small Animal Acupuncture Program provides a comprehensive mix of both theory and practice. Students will learn:
- TCVM Foundations: Five Elements, Yin-Yang, Eight Principles, Zang-Fu Physiology and Pathology, Meridians and Channels
- The scientific basis of acupuncture
- 129 transpositional and 28 classical canine acupuncture points (hands-on, wet-lab demos)
- Acupuncture techniques including electro-acupuncture, aqua-acupuncture, moxibustion, and dry needling
- TCVM diagnostic systems, including tongue and pulse diagnosis
- How to integrate acupuncture into your practice
Additional Benefits
All Small Animal Acupuncture Certification Track students receive the following benefits:
- Complimentary canine acupoint chart
- Complimentary 32-hour Evidence-Based Veterinary Acupuncture Course
- 1-year complimentary membership with the World Association of TCVM (WATCVM)
- Free lifetime case consultation by Chi faculty
Program Features
Enjoy the convenience of online learning with 44 hours of hands-on learning in 138 total hours of hybrid courses
Learn from Dr. Xie, the master of veterinary acupuncture
Start practicing acupuncture on patients after the first on-site session
Earn up to 25% of future master's degree credit per experiential learning
Veterinary Acupuncture Certification Track
Taught in English
For veterinarians & veterinary students only
138 CE Hours
Curriculum
Session 1
Introduction to Whole Course and History of Veterinary Acupuncture
1h
What is Acupuncture?
1h
Veterinary Acupuncture: Scientific Basis
2h
Yin-Yang
1h
Eight Principles
1h
Five Elements
2h
Zang-Fu Physiology
2h
Channels and Meridians
2h
General Rules of Acupuncture
4h
Indications for Veterinary Acupuncture
2h
How to Start your Acupuncture Practice: Cookbook
1h
How Do I Start My Acupuncture Practice
1h
Anatomy for Acupuncturists
1h
Session 2
Canine Point Lab
12h
Tutoring, Real Case Demo, and Question & Answer
4h
Five Elements and Zang-Fu Physiology
2h
Five-Shu Transporting Points
2h
Other Special Points
1h
TCVM Diagnosis Intro
1h
Demo - How to Treat Canine Diseases
2h
How to Treat Gastrointestinal Disorders
2h
How to Treat Respiratory Disorders
2h
How to Treat Bi/Wei Syndromes
1h
How to Treat Osteoarthritis and IVDD
1h
Demo - Canine Acupuncture Cases
2h
Session 3
Five Treasure: Qi, Blood, Shen, Jing, and Body Fluid Physiology and Pathology
4h
TCVM Diagnosis
4h
Eight Extraordinary Channels
2h
Etiology and Pathology
2h
How to Select Acupoints
1h
How to Make a TCVM Diagnosis (Dry Lab)
2h
Acupuncture for Neurological Disorders
2h
How to Approach Clinical Cases
1h
How to Improve Acupuncture Results
2h
Small Animal Cases: a TCVM Approach
3h
Session 4
Canine Point Lab
12h
Tutoring, Real Case Demo, and Question & Answer
4h
Review from Session 1-3
1h
How to Treat Renal Failure
1h
How to Treat Heart Failure
1h
How to Treat Behavioral Problems
1h
Introduction to Herbal Medicine
2h
Introduction to Food Therapy
1h
Acupuncture for the Liver
2h
How to Treat Skin Problems
2h
Acupuncture for Cancer
2h
Feline Acupuncture
2h
Case Studies from Students
1h
Avian Acupuncture
2h
Exotic Animal Acupuncture
1h
Session 5
Canine Point Lab
8h
Tutoring, Real Case Demo, and Question and Answer
4h
Overview of Sessions 1-4
1h
Acupuncture for Endocrine Disorders
2h
Acupuncture for Immune-Mediated Diseases
2h
Clinical Applications of TCVM
2h
Introduction to Tui-na
1h
Liver Physiology and Pathology
1h
Lung Physiology and Pathology
1h
Spleen Physiology and Pathology
1h
Heart Physiology and Pathology
1h
Kidney Physiology and Pathology
1h
TCVM Overview
1h
How to Sell TCVM
1h
Certification
CVA Certification
Students of the Veterinary Acupuncture program are eligible for the Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist certification endorsed by Chi University and the World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (WATCVM). The CVA certification requirements are as follows:
Complete all sessions of the program
Pass three online quizzes with scores above 75%
Pass the written exam proctored online after the final session with a score over 75%
Pass the clinical acupoint exam in the final on-site session with a score above 75%
Submit one veterinary acupuncture case report to be approved
Complete 30 hours of advanced TCVM program training or internship with a certified veterinary acupuncturist
Please note that Chi cannot issue any certification to veterinary students until their DVM or equivalent has been obtained.
Textbooks
Instructors
Huisheng Xie
DVM, PhD
Dr. Xie has 41 years of clinical, teaching, and research experience in veterinary acupuncture and TCVM. He has trained over 10,000 veterinarians to practice TCVM worldwide. Dr. Xie’s education includes advanced training in veterinary medicine, veterinary acupuncture, and human acupuncture. Dr. Xie has authored 20 books and over 100 peer-reviewed papers. His textbooks, including Xie’s Veterinary Herbology, Xie’s Veterinary Acupuncture, and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine-Fundamental Principles, have been used for TCVM training programs around the world. Dr. Xie continues to teach and develop educational courses and programs at Chi University, serves as a full clinical professor at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and is an honorary professor at China Agricultural University, South China Agricultural University, and China Southwest University.
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Dijana Divjak
DVM, CVA, CVFT
Dr. Dijana Divjak is TCVM practitioner based in Croatia. She is the owner of PIKIPI, a TCVM consultation business where she does acupuncture on site mostly in Croatia, and she works with her patients remotely adjusting their food therapy. She received her doctor of Veterinary medicine degree in University of Veterinary medicine in Zagreb, Croatia and she received her acupuncture certificate in 2016. from Chi University with modules held in China and Indonesia. She after received her Food therapy certificate in 2021. She is making her way to a master degree.
Directors
Dijana Divjak
DVM, CVA, CVFT
Dr. Dijana Divjak is TCVM practitioner based in Croatia. She is the owner of PIKIPI, a TCVM consultation business where she does acupuncture on site mostly in Croatia, and she works with her patients remotely adjusting their food therapy. She received her doctor of Veterinary medicine degree in University of Veterinary medicine in Zagreb, Croatia and she received her acupuncture certificate in 2016. from Chi University with modules held in China and Indonesia. She after received her Food therapy certificate in 2021. She is making her way to a master degree.
Enrollment Options
Semester
2024
Schedule & Tuition
Session 1 includes the $100 Application Fee. Written exam will be online on Apr 22, 2025.
Session 1
Online
Aug 1, 2024 - Apr 20, 2025
$1,170.00
Session 2
Online Portion
Sep 15, 2024 - Apr 20, 2025
On-site Portion in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Oct 19 - Oct 20, 2024
$1,750.00
Location
Blue Oasis Veterinary Clinic
Street 70
Arjumand Building (next to Premier Inn Hotel)
Dubai Investments Park 1, Dubai
Contact for hotel & accommodation recommendations
Dr. Dijana Divjak
ddivjak1@gmail.com, uae@chiu.edu
Session 3
Online
Oct 15, 2024 - Apr 20, 2025
$1,070.00
Session 4
Online Portion
Dec 1, 2024 - Apr 20, 2025
On-site Portion in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Feb 15 - Feb 16, 2025
$1,750.00
Location
Blue Oasis Veterinary Clinic
Street 70
Arjumand Building (next to Premier Inn Hotel)
Dubai Investments Park 1, Dubai
Contact for hotel & accommodation recommendations
Dr. Dijana Divjak
ddivjak1@gmail.com, uae@chiu.edu
Session 5
Online Portion
Feb 17 - Apr 20, 2025
On-site Portion in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apr 19 - Apr 20, 2025
Includes the CVA Certification
$1,840.00
Location
Blue Oasis Veterinary Clinic
Street 70
Arjumand Building (next to Premier Inn Hotel)
Dubai Investments Park 1, Dubai
Contact for hotel & accommodation recommendations
Dr. Dijana Divjak
ddivjak1@gmail.com, uae@chiu.edu
Payment Information
A $250.00 non-refundable course deposit is charged upon enrollment to reserve your seat.
Payment is due 30 days before the start date of each session or course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to take acupuncture classes in a prescribed order or can I start at any time?
You must start at session one and continue along in order. If you have mitigating circumstances, you will have to defer all following sessions until the next semester.