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
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) MAIN INDEX | THREE YEAR DIPLOMA ACUPUNCTURISTS | FOUR YEAR DIPLOMA TCM PRACTITIONERS
FIVE YR DIPLOMA DR. OF TCM | 100 COURSES | 200 COURSES | 300 COURSES | 400 COURSES | 500 COURSES
CHINA CLINIC | ADMISSION FORM | MED. ACUPUNCTURE OTHER PROF. | PART-TIME CREDIT COURSES