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 | TCM100: Fundamental Theory of TCM (Including History) 中医基础理论 |
150 |
| TCM110 | Diagnostics of TCM 中医诊断学 | 150 |
| TCM120(1) | Meridians and Points 经络腧穴学 | 50 |
| TCM120(2) | Meridians and Points 经络腧穴学 | 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 |
| ACU200 | Acupuncture Treatment of Diseases 针灸治疗学总论 |
20 |
| 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 |
Third Year Curriculum
| Code | Course Name/Subject | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TCM130(2) | TCM Herbology 中药 | 80 |
| TCM140 | TCM Formula 方剂学 | 140 |
| TCM240 | Introduction to Huang Di Nei Jing, Shang Han Lun,Jin Gui Yao Lue,Wen Bing Xue 四部经典 |
45 |
| TCM150 | TCM Internal Medicine 中医内科学 | 75 |
| TCM161 | TCM Gynecology 中医妇科学 | 60 |
| TCM171 | TCM Pediatrics 中医儿科学 | 30 |
| TCM430（2） | Case Study病案学习 | 65 |
| CLT200（2） | Safety 中药安全 | 20 |
| PRA300 | TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum 实习 | 200 |
| Total | 715 |
Fourth Year Curriculum
| Code | Course Name/Subject | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TCM440 | Modern Clinical Research in TCM 现代中医研究 | 10 |
| TCM200 | TCM Huang Di Nei Jing 黄帝内经 | 50 |
| TCM210 | Shang Han Lun 伤寒论 | 45 |
| TCM220 | Jin Gui Yao Lue 金匦要略 | 30 |
| TCM230 | Wen Bing Xue 温病学 | 30 |
| TCM430（3） | Case Study 病案学习 | 20 |
| WMS230 | Western Diagnostic Information 西医诊断信息 | 10 |
| TCM421 | Gerontology 老人医学 | 10 |
| TCM410 | TCM Psychology 中医心理学 | 10 |
| TCM300 | Herbal Pharmacology and Toxicology中药药理毒理学 | 10 |
| PRA400 | Clinical Instruction Advanced Studies in | 10 |
| WMS210 | Immunology 免疫学 | 10 |
| WMS220 | Internal Medicine 西医内科学 | 50 |
| PRA200 | TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum实习 | |
| PRA410 | Dr.TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum 高级中医师实习 | 400 |
| Total | 695 |
