Program Objective

The objective of this program is to qualify physicians, dentists, and physiotherapists to practice acupuncture in accordance with the requirements of their respective professions.

Due to CTCMA of BC and Government regulations, Medical Professionals must complete 1900 hours of required Acupuncture courses and Supervised Clinical hours to obtain the British Columbia Acupuncture license and be registered with CTCMA of BC.  However, Medical Professionals will be able to apply for transfer credits for up to one year  (600 hrs.) of our Acupuncture Diploma Course.  We still offer the 300 hour Medical Acupuncture Program for Medical Professionals who wish to practice Acupuncture under their Scope of practice (see next). 

Scope of Practice

At present, the College of Physicians and Surgeons requires 200 hours of training to qualify a physician to practice acupuncture. The Association of Physiotherapists requires three levels of training in order to be able to practice acupuncture; the Association of Dentistry has not specified its requirements for acupuncture, but it may be in line with the other two professions.  Always check with your association for the latest information on the required Courses, Hours, and Conditions.

Our Medical Acupuncture for Physicians, Dentists, and Physiotherapists offers a total of 300 hours of training at three levels, which should be sufficient to meet the requirements of the above three professional associations. (The program consists of training in the philosophy and fundamental theory of acupuncture, diagnosis, point locations, techniques of acupuncture, acupuncture treatment of various diseases, acupuncture classics, modern research of acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, hand acupuncture, foot acupuncture, and clinical training).

Admission and Registration

• This program is designed for physicians, dentists, and physiotherapists.

• An applicant should submit a completed Application Form for Admission with a 20% deposit of the total tuition involved, which will be refunded in full if the program is cancelled or the application is rejected.

• An applicant should submit documentation to substantiate his or her professional status.

Refund Policy

• Full refund in case of cancellation of the program by the College.

• Detailed refund policy follows the guidelines established by Private Post-Secondary Education Commission of British Columbia.

Curriculum

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Level I - 80 hours
C.H.P. 101	Introduction to TCM	(4hr)
C.H.P. 102	Physiology of TCM The Theory of Yin and Yang The Theory of Five Elements	(8Hr)
C.H.P. 103	The Theory of Viscera and Bowels The Theory of Qi, Blood and Body Fluids	(20Hr)
C.H.P. 104	Pathology of TCM. Pathogenic Factors (the causes of diseases) Pathogenesis	(12Hr)
C.H.P. 105	Prevention Principles of Treatment Therapeutic Methods	(4Hr)
C.H.P. 106	Four Diagnostic Methods (Including Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis)	(12Hr)
C.H.P. 107	Identification of Syndromes According to Eight Principles	(4Hr)
C.H.P. 108	Identification of Syndromes According to the Internal Organs	(12Hr)
C.H.P. 109	Examination	¡¡
Level II - 100 hours
C.H.P. 201	The Composition of the System of Meridians (jing luo or Channels and Collaterals)	(16Hr)
C.H.P. 202	Physiological Functions of Meridians (jing luo or Channels and Collaterals) Modern Studies of Meridians (jing luo or Channels and Collaterals)	(8Hr)
C.H.P. 203	Classification and Therapeutic Properties of Acupuncture Points Specific Points	(16Hr)
C.H.P. 204	Points on the Fourteen Channels The Extraordinary Points	(28Hr)
C.H.P. 205	Acupuncture Techniques	(12Hr)
C.H.P. 206	Moxibustion	(4Hr)
C.H.P. 207	Scalp Acupuncture Ear Acupuncture	(4Hr)
C.H.P. 208	Electrotherapy Point Injection Eye Acupuncture Hand Acupuncture Foot Acupuncture	(4Hr)
C.H.P. 209	Examination	¡¡
Level III - 120 hours
C.H.P. 301	General Principles of Acupuncture Treatment Point Prescription	(4Hr)
C.H.P. 302	Application of Specific Points	(4Hr)
C.H.P. 303	Acupuncture Therapy of Internal Diseases	(24Hr)
C.H.P. 304	Acupuncture Therapy of Women's diseases	(12Hr)
C.H.P. 305	Pediatric Acupuncture	(8Hr)
C.H.P. 306	Clinical Observation and Practicum	(48Hr)
C.H.P. 307	Classic Acupuncture Modern Research	(4Hr)
C.H.P. 308	Qi Gong	(16Hr)
C.H.P. 309	Examination	¡¡
Level IV - Optional
Practicum - Clinical Practices in China	¡¡	(500Hr)