{"id":2057,"date":"2020-03-11T18:18:01","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T18:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hccm.gr\/hellenic-corporation-of-chinese-medicine-hccm\/"},"modified":"2025-07-13T15:51:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T15:51:50","slug":"hellenic-corporation-of-chinese-medicine-hccm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hccm.gr\/en\/hellenic-corporation-of-chinese-medicine-hccm\/","title":{"rendered":"Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1580350495319{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1583792508307{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;myli&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"680\">The Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM), a Greek Urban Nonprofit Partnership, was founded in 2011 in response to the growing interest in East Asian Medicine in Greece. The core mission of the organization is to study and promote East Asian Medicine in its entirety, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, Qi Gong, Tuina, and related disciplines.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"769\">Since its founding, HCCM has offered a wide range of educational activities, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"916\">A <strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"795\">one-year program<\/strong> specifically designed for licensed healthcare professionals (doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, nurses, and midwives).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1055\">A <strong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"966\">three-plus-one-year comprehensive program<\/strong> in East Asian Medicine, open to all individuals interested in deep, systematic training.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1206\">A variety of <strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1095\">independent seminars<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1110\">workshops<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1130\">awareness days<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1178\">national and international conferences<\/strong>, held regularly since 2011.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1361\">All educational activities are conducted in accordance with the <strong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1318\">World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines<\/strong> on Traditional and Complementary Medicine.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1393\"><strong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1393\">Objectives of the HCCM<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1437\">The main goals of the Corporation include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1508\">The academic study and scientific promotion of East Asian Medicine.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1592\">The dissemination of East Asian Medicine knowledge in Greece and internationally.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1672\">The development of public awareness and understanding of East Asian Medicine.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1792\">The facilitation of collaboration between practitioners, institutions, universities, and international organizations.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1876\">The publication of brochures, manuals, and textbooks related to Chinese Medicine.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1977\">The organization and support of clinical studies, research projects, and evidence-based education.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2085\">The implementation of continuing education programs, seminars, and events for students and professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2143\"><strong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2141\">International School of Acupuncture (ISA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2369\">The <strong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2193\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acu-training.com\/\">International School of Acupuncture (ISA<\/a>)<\/strong> is an educational branch of the Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM) an official member of the <strong data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2368\">World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2561\">ISA is committed to advancing the field of acupuncture through structured and accredited training programs tailored exclusively for healthcare professionals. These programs are designed for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2698\">\n<li data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2592\">\n<p data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2592\">Physical Therapists (PTs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2618\">\n<p data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2618\">Medical Doctors (MDs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2639\">\n<p data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2639\">Osteopaths (DOs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2663\">\n<p data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2663\">Chiropractors (DCs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2680\">\n<p data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2680\">Nurses (RNs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2698\">\n<p data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2698\">Midwives (CPMs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2939\">Our curriculum integrates traditional theory with modern scientific understanding, following WHO standards. Students are offered the opportunity to gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in acupuncture and related techniques.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3060&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ac-eam.com\"><strong>Athens Academy of East Asian Medicine <\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is an official educational subgroup of the Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM).<\/p>\n<p>The mission of the subgroup is to promote the development and education of acupuncture and Asian Medicine in an international level, and its incorporation within the professional scope of practice of health professionals<\/p>\n<p>Lecturers are internationally recognised with many years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture and in parallel, the majority of them are registered health professionals (MDs, PTs), holding degrees in both Chinese Medicine and western allopathic health professions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2918&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Member of the<br \/>\nWorld Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:center|line_height:1.5&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1654534401755{margin-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2567&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1654534343719{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1580350495319{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1583792508307{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;myli&#8221;] The Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM), a Greek Urban Nonprofit Partnership, was founded in 2011 in response to the growing interest in East Asian Medicine in Greece. 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