Degree in Acupuncture

Objetivos do Curso

The creation of the cycle of studies in Acupuncture reaffirms the School's vision and its positioning as a higher education institution of national and international reference, aiming to:

(1) reinforce recognition for the quality of collaborative and innovative, creative and enterprising teaching, in a changing global space, oriented towards the new needs of the labor market, lifelong learning, culture, arts and sport;

(2) expand research and development of good practices, with extension and articulation with the academic, regional, national and international community, assuming itself as a strategic partner in the field of interdisciplinary research;

(3) maintain recognition as a sustainable School, through its spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility, commitment to the future of its students, dynamic networks with national and international institutions in the educational and business fields, as well as the adoption of ecological behaviors sustainable;

(4) be recognized as a salutogenic Higher Education Institution, through a multidisciplinary and mobilized action by the entire educational community, for interventions to promote health and well-being with an extension to the community and with an effective impact of its intervention projects.

Condições de Acesso e Ingresso

Admission to the 1st Cycle of studies can be done by several contest modalities: General Regime, Special Conditions and Special Competitions. More details on the topic “Information on the National Higher Education System”.

Saídas profissionais

The qualification enables its holder to apply to authorization to professional practice in acupuncture, to be issued by the Administração Central do Sistema de Saúde (Central Administration of the Health System).

Functional content of the acupuncturist profession, according to Ordinance No. 207-F/2014, of 8 October.

Regime de Estudo

Presencial

Língua(s) de aprendizagem/ Avaliação

Portuguese

Objetivos de Aprendizagem e competências a Desenvolver

Train acupuncturists who respond to the needs of the individual and the community and who demonstrate skills for a safe and quality professional performance, regulated by Ordinance 17-C/2015, of June 5, and by the World Health Organization.

It is intended that students acquire skills in the training components: fundamental sciences, clinical sciences and techniques, principles and practice of acupuncture and in the fields of communication, research, ethics and deontology and applicable legislation. This articulation aims to promote the transfer of knowledge within a framework of professional autonomy based on evidence, decision-making, evaluation, diagnosis and selection of therapeutic approaches based on personal and professional development. Students should develop relational, ethical and deontological skills in order to integrate multidisciplinary teams, respecting hygiene and safety rules, approaching the user in a holistic and integrative way.

Coordenador do curso

- Paula de Fátima Oliveira de Carvalho - paula.carvalho@essnortecvp.pt

Enquadramento Legal da Qualificação

DL n.º 74/2006, of March 24th, amended and republished by DL n.º 65/2018, of August 16th; Order No. 6523/2018, of July 3; Declaration of Rectification No. 227/2020

Acesso a um nível de Estudos Superior

The Licenciado degree allows access to postgraduate studies, as described in point 8.