CITCM > Programs Offered

Programs:

Acupuncture Program

Doctor of TCM Program

Acupuncture Cosmetic program

Bachelor of TCM Program

Chinese Herbology Program

Massage Program

Diploma, certificate and registration:

The program is designed as four years of full time study with a usable certificate, diploma, or degree being awarded at the completion of each full year curriculum.  That means that every year of study is rewarded with a level of education that can be utilized in Clinical practice.  Each year you will be studying and progressing in various areas of natural healing, such as acupuncture, massage, nutrition, and Chinese herbal medicine. 
A basic breakdown is as such:

• Year one will concentrate on the different theories, philosophies, and basics of acupuncture, massage, and herbology culminating with a certificate in massage which allows you to register as a massage practitioner with the city of Calgary.  Additionally, the school is recognized by the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) (attached web address).
• Year two builds on the fundamentals with expansion into more in depth herbology, massage, and acupuncture techniques, and at the completion, you will be issued a massage diploma and be able to write the exam to become a massage therapist in the province of Alberta.
• Year three concentrates on the treatment of acupuncture, herbology, and a more in depth study through clinical internship.  Upon graduation, you will be able to write the exam to become a registered acupuncturist in the province of Alberta.  You will also be awarded a diploma in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbology.
• Year four is the final year where you will integrate all that you have learned and continue towards becoming a doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine.  You will be awarded a diploma of doctor of TCM recognizing your achievements.

In summary, at the completion of four years of full time study, after you write and pass the necessary provincial qualification exams, you could be a massage therapist, a registered Acupuncturist, Traditional Chinese Herbalist, and hold the title Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 
As an added benefit the Institute also offers a fifth year of education which is a program affiliated with the Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Jinan, Shandong Province, China, and the Mianyang Teaching Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  This one year clinical intern program allows you to study in a clinical setting at one of the foremost teaching hospitals in TCM in China. In addition to the excitement and unique experience of studying in China you will also be awarded a Bachelors degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine by the Shandong University of TCM.