Self-study of acupuncture requires systematic study of basic theories of Chinese medicine and acupuncture techniques, including basic knowledge of Chinese medicine, meridians and acupoints, and acupuncture operation. You can read related books, take online or offline courses, and learn from experienced acupuncturists.
After mastering certain acupuncture skills, you can consider taking relevant acupuncture examinations. In China, state administration of traditional chinese medicine organized and carried out the professional skill appraisal of special jobs in Chinese medicine industry, including the professional skill appraisal of acupuncturists. You can know the relevant regulations and requirements of the national vocational skill appraisal examination, understand the registration conditions, examination subjects, examination requirements and other information, and register and take the examination as required.
It should be noted that certain conditions are required to participate in the professional skill appraisal of acupuncturists, such as having the qualification of practicing Chinese medicine and having some practical experience in acupuncture. The examination is difficult, which requires you to have a solid basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture technology, as well as a high clinical practice ability and comprehensive quality.
In addition to the national vocational skill appraisal examination, there are some other acupuncture examination certification institutions, such as the International Acupuncture Examination Committee and the World Federation of Acupuncture Societies. These institutions also provide acupuncture examination and certification services, so you can study and choose according to your own needs and interests.
It is ok to teach yourself acupuncture and take relevant acupuncture examinations, but you need to have a solid basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture techniques, and meet the requirements of relevant examinations and certification bodies. If you are interested in becoming an acupuncturist, I suggest you systematically study relevant knowledge, actively participate in practice and training, and carefully prepare for the examination and certification. At the same time, we should also pay attention to maintaining the continuity of learning and constantly updating our knowledge reserves and practical experience.