Where traditional Hijama meets modern clinical safety.
Three levels of online certification, and the instruments to practise with.
A college for clinical Hijama.
The International College of Clinical Cupping and Hijama (ICCCH) exists to preserve the Hijama tradition and advance it through modern clinical standards, so every practitioner we train works safely, ethically, and with a clear understanding of the body.
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Clinical Education
A structured synthesis of traditional wet cupping and contemporary clinical science: anatomy, hygiene, and evidence-based practice.
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Professional Instruments
Cupping and Hijama equipment selected for clinic use: clear-walled, sterilisation-ready, and honestly priced.
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Certificates anyone can check
Every certificate carries its own ID, so an employer or a patient can confirm it on our verification page.
Certification in three levels
A structured curriculum bridging ancient practice and modern clinical precision. Each level confers an official ICCCH certificate.
Foundational Certification
For aspiring practitioners and scholars. No medical background required.
- Core focus
- The history, science and safety of Hijama, sterile technique and equipment, and basic dry Hijama.
- Key outcome
- Safe, sterile dry Hijama: choosing cups and pressure, positioning, timing and documentation.
- Ideal for
- Beginners building a bridge to clinical practice, and those in healthcare-adjacent roles.
- Core focus
- Patient evaluation and clinical decision-making, wet Hijama step by step, and managing complications and aftercare.
- Key outcome
- Screen patients safely, perform wet Hijama with sterile technique, and handle complications and aftercare.
- Ideal for
- Level I graduates moving into wet Hijama, including nurses, therapists and clinicians.
- Core focus
- Advanced treatment protocols, evidence-based Hijama, and the skills of professional practice.
- Key outcome
- Individual protocols for musculoskeletal pain, headaches and recovery, grounded in current research.
- Ideal for
- Level II graduates building a professional Hijama practice.
Who leads the College.
Its founder and co-founder, a nurse practitioner and acupuncturist, and the two physicians under whose specialisation every level was developed.
Dr. Surin Adul
Founder and President of the College
Based in Thailand. Certified by the Indonesian Cupping Association (PBI) and trained in programmes aligned with Saudi Arabia's NCCAM. He leads the College's curriculum and clinical standards.
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Dr. Petimat Akhmadova, MD
Co-Founder of the College
Trained in Hijama at Istanbul Medipol University. She treats patients in Chechnya half the year and leads the College's masterclasses in Europe and the United States the other half.
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Zainab Balkis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, L.Ac
Nurse practitioner and licensed acupuncturist
Based in San Francisco. Trained in Hijama through a two-year apprenticeship in Sanaa, Yemen, and in Prophetic medicine under scholars in Jordan.
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Dr. Adam Ayyad
Physician and Hijama instructor
Trained in Palestine and Jordan. Connects traditional practice with clinical understanding, with clear instruction, thoughtful technique and a patient-centred approach.
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Dr. Ribhi Hazin, MD
Physician, board certified in internal medicine
Harvard-educated physician and Fulbright Scholar, named an Hour Detroit Top Doc in internal medicine ten times. Trained in Hijama across Palestine, Jordan, Turkey and Syria under master practitioners.
Full profile and awards
How you are assessed.
Every level ends the same way: quizzes you must pass, then a timed final exam.
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Enroll online
Pay once and the course appears in My courses straight away.
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Study at your pace
Three video lessons per level, animated and filmed, on phone, tablet or computer.
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Pass the quizzes and final exam
15 questions after each lesson, pass with 12. The final is 40 questions in 60 minutes, pass with 32, with up to 3 attempts in 30 days.
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Receive your certificate
A PDF certificate with its own ID that employers can check online.
Instruments of the practice.
Every cup, device, and refill is selected to the same standard we teach inside the College. Ships from Michigan within the USA.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a medical background to enroll?
No. Level I is written for beginners. Each later level opens once you pass the final exam of the level before it.
Are courses delivered online or in person?
All modules are delivered online through HD video lectures and interactive assessments, so you can study at your own pace.
Is the Professional Cupping Set required for certification?
No. Our kits are recommended for training and practice but are not required for enrollment.
How is ICCCH equipment different from generic cupping sets?
Our cups are clear-walled for tissue reading, use standard pump-compatible valves for consistent suction, and ship with care and sterilisation guidance for professional use.
What credentials do I receive upon completion?
Each level confers an official ICCCH certificate confirming completion of that level's coursework. Practitioners remain responsible for licensing and scope-of-practice rules in their jurisdiction.
Where do you ship?
Within the United States only, from our location in Michigan. Rates are calculated at checkout.
Begin with Level I.
No medical background required. Each level ends with an official ICCCH certificate and opens the next.
Enrol in Level ICompare the levels
Certification confirms completion of ICCCH coursework and does not constitute a professional license.