Training objectives of the self-taught major of acupuncture and massage in Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine: This major aims to train senior medical professionals who have the theoretical basis of traditional Chinese medicine, professional knowledge and practical skills of acupuncture and massage, and can engage in acupuncture and massage medical treatment and scientific research in traditional Chinese medicine hospitals, scientific research institutions of traditional Chinese medicine and general hospitals.

Professional training requirements: students in this major mainly study the basic theoretical knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and the basic knowledge of modern science and technology and modern medicine related to this major. Accept the training of clinical skills of traditional Chinese medicine and medical techniques of acupuncture and massage, and have the basic ability to use acupuncture and massage to diagnose and treat various diseases.

Main courses: basics of traditional Chinese medicine, human anatomy, biomechanics, classics of traditional Chinese medicine, meridians, acupuncture, massage, ergonomics, internal medicine of traditional Chinese medicine, neurology, acupuncture clinical therapy, massage clinical therapy, etc.

Self-taught graduates majoring in acupuncture and massage should have the above knowledge and ability:

1. Master the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine, clinical medical knowledge and necessary basic knowledge of modern medicine;

2. Master the basic theory and operation skills of acupuncture and massage;

3. Have the preliminary ability to use acupuncture and massage to treat diseases in clinical departments;

4. Familiar with national health guidelines, policies and regulations;

5. Understand the theoretical frontier and application prospect of Chinese medicine, especially acupuncture and massage;

6. Master the basic methods of literature retrieval and information inquiry, and have preliminary scientific research and practical work ability.

Employment prospect of acupuncture and massage: With the gradual deepening of TCM theory, acupuncture and massage specialty is widely accepted by the public, with strong professionalism and technology, so the employment prospect is better. Employment orientation: Graduate students of this major can engage in acupuncture, massage, medical treatment and scientific research in Chinese medicine hospitals, Chinese medicine research institutions and acupuncture departments of general hospitals at all levels.