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Acupuncture Diploma Program

The Acupuncture diploma Program is a three-year program with 2618 hours of training including traditional Chinese medicine foundation, diagnostic methods, Tui Na massage, acupuncture, western biomedical science, Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese and western medicine clinical courses such as internal, pediatric, gynecological, dermatological illnesses, sports injury, muscularskeleton illnesses, and clinical observation and internship.

Graduates of the Acupuncture Diploma Program will meet the criteria required to write the Alberta provincial licensing examination to become a registered acupuncturist in Alberta, which is also recognized by BC and Quebec.

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Doctor of Acupuncture/Doctor of TCM Program

The Doctor of Acupuncture/Doctor of TCM Program is a four-year program with 4188 hours of training.  This includes Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Chinese Tui Na Massage Body-Work. The Doctor of Acupuncture/Doctor of TCM Program contains the same training as the Acupuncture Diploma Program in the first three years, with the fourth year focusing on Chinese Herbal Medicine. The Chinese Herbal Medicine training includes the study of over 350 herbs and 200 classic time tested and effective formulas. Clinical courses cover acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and involve the treatment of internal, pediatric, gynecological, dermatological, muscular-skeleton illnesses and sports injury. Clinical observation and internship allow students to master the knowledge they need to successfully practice.

An optional Three-month internship in the clinical training hospitals in China is recommended.

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Bachelor’s Degree of TCM Program

Bachelor’s Degree of TCM program is joint venture with Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is a five years program which is designed as along of learning acupuncture and TCM, students will also learn basic Chinese dialogue as well as basic reading and writing skills in Chinese. Students in this program will finish their four years of education at CITCM first, and then go to China to have their one full year of clinical practice in the Teaching Hospital of Shan Dong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This year involves 1200 hours of clinical practice through which students can experience a hospital setting of acupuncture/TCM practice with a much more variety of different diseases, styles and methods of practice. Continuous training in first four years of Chinese language gives students in this program the opportunity to communicate with local doctors and patients more directly.

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TCM herbology Program

TCM herbology Program is designed for people want to learn Chinese herbal medicine only. This program contains2511 hours of education on both Chinese and western medicine, it is focus on TCM foundation, diagnostic methods, as well as TCM clinical courses such as paediatrics, gynaecology, dermatology, EENT and so on. Individuals who already have western medicine background can take the Chinese medicine courses only. People finished this program will be practice as a herbalist and they will be meet the requirement of registration as TCM herbalist in BC. 

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Chinese Tui Na Massage Diploma Program

Chinese Tui Na massage program is a two year program with 1000 hours of training including basic Chinese medicine and western medicine theory, clinic courses, and practice. Courses cover Chinese Tui Na massage, acupressure for muscular skeletal and orthopedic disorders, as well as for digestive, neurological, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. This technique is also commonly used for pediatric and senior's illnesses. The program also covers self-health maintenance acupressure that both practitioners and patients can use to maintain and improve health conditions. This program has approval from the Association of Massage Therapists and Wholistic practitioners. Graduates will meet the requirements to be a registered massage therapist.

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Computer Aided Programs

Our Computer Aided Programs are designed for students who are seeking quality Acupuncture and TCM education but have time and/or regional limitations that make them unable to attend our regular classes. Live classes delivered through high-definition streaming videos are 24/7 available for our online students.  Interactive online quizzes, case studies and mock exams enrich students’ study resources. Intensive onsite hands on training ensure students are properly trained in practical component of the program. Easy communication with instructors for prompt answer of questions through emails, telephones and our unique online study assisting system. Also, a high-speed server and advanced technical system to avoid lagging, timely technical support allows online students to enjoy a smooth study at home.

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