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CITCM > Distance Learning Acupuncture Diploma Program
The Acupuncture diploma Program is a three-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, 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. Click here for curriculum information
Doctor of TCM Diploma Program
The Doctor of TCM Diploma Program is a four-year program with 4007 hours of training including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese Tui Na message bodywork. The Doctor of TCM Diploma Program has the same training as the Acupuncture Diploma program in the first three years and the fourth year focusing on Chinese herbal medicine training. The Chinese herbal medicine training includes the study of over 350 herbs and 200 classic time tested effective formulas. Clinical courses cover acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treatment of internal, pediatric, gynecological, dermatological illnesses and sports injury, muscular-skeleton illnesses. Clinical observation and internship allows students to master the knowledge they need to successfully practice. An optional Three-month internship in the clinical training hospitals in China is recommended. Click here for curriculum information
Chinese Tui Na Massage Diploma Program
Chinese Tui Na massage program is a 1 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. Click here for curriculum information
Focused Chinese Acupressure / Tui Na Massage Program
The focused massage therapist program is developed for registered massage therapists that would like to broaden their practice by learning a massage technique that uses acupressure and emphasizes therapeutic techniques. This is a part time program with 360 hours of intensive training and clinical time. Click here for curriculum information
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