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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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