Acupuncturist
This program ( R.Ac.) provides the graduate with professional training in Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncture. Students are taught both classical Acupuncture and modern schools including an exploration of Five Element Acupuncture diagnosis and treatment principles. TCM Diet Therapy, Tui Na therapeutic massage, Gua Sha therapeutic scraping techniques and cupping therapy are all contained within the 3-year diploma of Acupuncture program.
Graduates of the Diploma of Acupuncture program are eligible to be Registered Acupuncturists (R.Ac.) in the province of British Columbia. Graduate must write a licensing exam in BC. They can practice as a acupuncturist independently or employed by any Acupuncture Clinic.
Graduates of the Diploma of Acupuncture program are eligible to be Registered Acupuncturists (R.Ac.) in the province of British Columbia. Graduate must write a licensing exam in BC. They can practice as a acupuncturist independently or employed by any Acupuncture Clinic.
Curriculum
VBCCM's curriculum offers a wide variety of programs from a Chinese perspective, teaching all aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine including: Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Herbology, Tui Na, and Qi Gong. Classes in Traditional Chinese Medicine are taught both in Canada and in China by highly regarded Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
First Year Curriculum
| Code | Course Name/Subject | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TCM100 | Fundamental Theories of TCM (Including History)中医基础 | 150 |
| TCM110 | Diagnostics of TCM 中医诊断 | 150 |
| TCM120(1) | Meridians and Points 经络腧穴 | 50 |
| TCM120(2) | Meridians and Points 经络腧穴 | 70 |
| TCM130(1) | TCM Herbology 中药 | 50 |
| WMS100 | Anatomy 解剖 | 80 |
| WMS110 | Western Microbiology 微生物学 | 20 |
| WMS112 | Physiology 生理学 | 80 |
| TCM149（Acu） | Internal Medicine 内科 | 110 |
| CLT200(1) | Equipment Safety and Clean Needle Technique 设备安全与洁针 |
20 |
| PRA200 | TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum 实习 | |
| PRA200(1) | Clinical Observation | 100 |
| PRA200(2) | Clinical Trainee | 50 |
| Total | 950 |
Second Year Curriculum
| Code | Course Name/Subject | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TCM121 | TCM Tui-Na推拿 | 55 |
| TCM122 | Qi Gong气功 | 10 |
| TCM123 | Tai Ji Quan太极拳 | 10 |
| TCM124 | Shi Liao 食疗 | 40 |
| WMS111 | Western Biochemistry 生物化学 | 40 |
| WMS113 | Western pathology 病理学 | 60 |
| WMS120 | Western Diagnostics 西医诊断 | 90 |
| WMS200 | Pharmacology药理学 | 20 |
| TCM151 (Acu.) | TCM ENT五官科 | 20 |
| TCM160 (Acu.) | TCM Gynecology 妇科 | 60 |
| TCM170 (Acu.) | TCM Pediatrics 儿科 | 20 |
| TCM180 (Acu.) | Addictions 瘾症 | 10 |
| TCM190 (Acu.) | Psychiatry 精神病学 | 20 |
| TCM310 (Acu.) | TCM Dermatology 皮肤科 | 30 |
| TCM420 (Acu.) | TCM Geriatrics 老年医学 | 20 |
| TCM430 (1) | Acupuncture Case Study病案学习 | 60 |
| ACU210 | Acupuncture Treatment Techniques 针灸治疗技术 | 55 |
| CLT210 | Ethics, Medical, Legal issues and Practice 医德法律规则 | 20 |
| CLT220 | Interpersonal Communication Skills 医患沟通技巧 | 10 |
| PRA200 | TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum实习 | 200 |
| PRA200(2) | Clinical Trainee | 150 |
| PRA200(3) | Clinical Intern | 150 |
| Total | 950 |
“This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training”.
