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Diploma Programs
Acupuncture Diploma Program is a four year program with 2900 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, muscular skeleton 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.
The Acupuncture Diploma Program is the only program that we offer that is fully approved by the Government of Alberta. The Dr. Of TCM Program and Bachelor’s Degree Program contain the full Acupuncture Diploma Program and graduates of any of our programs 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 (For the Bachelor’s Program: the Bachelor’s Degree will be granted from the Shandong University in China, but you will also receive our Acupuncture Diploma, which meets the requirements to write the Alberta provincial licensing exam).
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Dr. of TCM Program is a four year program with 4188 hours of training. This includes Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Chinese Tui Na Massage. The Doctor of TCM Program contains the same training as the Acupuncture Diploma Program with additional classes of Chinese Herbal Medicine and more clinic practice. 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, disorders of eye, ear, nose, throat 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 university hospital (Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine) in China is recommended.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is currently not regulated in Alberta. Graduates from this program will be encouraged to take the TCMP and TCMD exam in British Columbia to be qualified as a TCMP or TCMD.
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Bachelor’s Degree of TCM Program is a five year program which is designed for students to learn not only acupuncture and TCM, but students will also learn basic Chinese dialogue as well as basic reading and writing skills in Chinese. Shandong University in China provides credit toward a Bachelor’s Degree of TCM based upon successful completion of the Dr. of TCM Diploma program at CITCM. Students in this program will first finish their first four years of education at CITCM. These four years are recognized by Shan Dong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which will allow students to go to China to have one full year of clinical practice in the Teaching Hospital of Shan Dong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The internship involves 1200 hours of clinical practice through which students can experience a hospital setting of acupuncture/TCM practice with a 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.
Upon completion of the program, you will receive your Bachelor’s Degree from the Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Jinan, Shandong Province, China. Since our Acupuncture Diploma program is the foundation of this program, you 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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Feature Programs
Chinese Medicine Program for Medical Professionals is designed for people who are already in medical practice, such as physicians, chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, or other medical professionals such as physiotherapist, who have already completed basic biomedical science courses and have practiced as a doctor or health care practitioner in different health disciplines. It is for doctors who are interested in incorporating acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine into their current practice, and for doctors who have moved to North America from overseas who are interested in a career as an acupuncturist or Chinese Medicine doctor. We also offer selective courses to health practitioners to upgrade their studies in acupuncture and TCM that provide an opportunity for them to meet the Alberta provincial exam required hours for acupuncture registration as an acupuncturist. (Approval of eligibility to write the provincial exam is on individual basis with the register of Alberta acupuncturists at this time).
TCM Cosmetic Certification Program includes a wide variety of methods and techniques which can be applied externally and internally to improve the body health and appearance from in to out of the body. The TCM cosmetic approach believes that a healthy body condition is the foundation of beauty. TCM cosmetic treatment provides a natural way to balance the body internally and improve body and facial appearance externally. In this three-level TCM cosmetic certification program, participants will learn TCM cosmetic theory, acupuncture, acupressure, gua sha, cosmetic related Chinese herbs and formulas, facial massage, diet therapy, facial masks and so on step by step. After each level, participants will bring home practical cosmetic methods and techniques which can be applied for personal use or used professionally to clients.
Hand Diagnosis and Treatment is a method based on analyzing the functional and organic changes of organs or tissues through the differences in shape, lines, regions, color and veins. It is developed from TCM meridian theory, Ba Gua and hologram theory. It can visually and dynamically observe health conditions, predict the tendency of diseases, and more importantly, it can effectively prevent and treat illnesses. This two level seminar will introduce the basic observations of hand visual changes and also how to treat illness through hand regions and points.
Auricular Medicine Certification Program contains eight levels of study. This program teaches participants the location, functions, indications, diagnosis and treatment through auricular points. Dr. Li Chun Huang, the founder of auricular medicine, has studied auricular diagnosis and treatment for over 40 years. Dr. Xia Cheng studied under her in 1995, and has been practicing auricular medicine as a complement to acupuncture and TCM practice for the past 15 years. She recently finished the doctor of auricular medicine program and has established collaboration with Dr. Li Chun Huang and Dr. William Huang to teach auricular medicine at CITCM. This eight level auricular medicine program is divided into four 3-day lectures on weekends. It teaches health care practitioners a step by step, unique and effective way for diagnosis and treatment. Auricular medicine is a modality that all health practitioners can incorporate into their existing practice.
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Public Education CITCM offers courses that may be taken by any interested member of the public. These courses do not require any prerequisites unless stated and are designed to be easily understood by anyone who has a desire to learn more about TCM, Chinese language and culture.
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