Purpose

The intent of certification is to provide the public assurance that a scalp acupuncture specialist certified by us has successfully completed an approved educational program and evaluation process, including an examination to assess the required knowledge, skills, and experience to provide quality patient care.

Program Objectives

The Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture Certification Program is an advanced study program designed for licensed acupuncture practitioners. Upon completion of the program, the graduates will be able to:

• Utilize Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture in their practice as a primary or complementary treatment modality.
• Sharpen their diagnostic skills and develop efficient treatment plans for patients with a diverse range of medical conditions.
• Enhance the effectiveness of their treatments, achieving fast and long-lasting results.
• Specialize in stroke, as well as other areas of emphasis in our program.

Prerequisite

Applicants must be knowledgeable in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, with a solid background in both theory and practice.

Applicants must have a valid license, as required in their states or countries, to legally practice acupuncture on another person.

Program Requirements

The necessary training requirements for becoming a Certified Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture Specialist include class study, internship and direct practical experience with patients.

Class Study

We emphasize on diagnostic and clinical skills. Each module provides demonstrations on real patients and hands-on practice sessions. Students must attend all modules. The Basics module must be taken first. All other modules can be taken in any order. These modules offer Continuing Education Units for acupuncturists, subject to approval by the appropriate licensing boards.

Internship

Students can pursue one of the followings:

• 5 days of individual internship at Zhu's Neuro-Acupuncture Clinic
• 5 days of group internship at a hospital in China

Volunteer Work

Students must volunteer at least 14 hours of service relating to Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture, for example:

• provide free treatments for low-income or under-served community any where in the world, or,
• assist our Foundation ZSAREF in its research and education efforts. 

All work must be documented either on paper or video. 

Dissertation

Students must write a paper pertaining to Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture. It can be clinical case reports or research studies.

Final Evaluation

Final evaluation includes a written test and a practical session. We will assess the student's ability to do the following satisfactorily.

• Demonstrate the ability to perform accurate diagnosis.
• Demonstrate Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture needling techniques.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of scalp zone locations.
• Demonstrate the proper use of daoyin.
• Demonstrate the effectiveness of the treatment.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the program and passing the final evaluation, you will receive a Diploma of Certification and be granted the recognition and title of "Certified Scalp Acupuncture Specialist" (CSAS), as well as other rights and privileges awarded by ZSAREF.