Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture: Diploma

Description

This is a comprehensive program including courses in English and Mandarin language, communication, Ancient Chinese philosophy, and Western biomedical sciences which are necessary for the critical understanding and development of complex Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts. The curriculum has been designed to offer an education of significant breadth and rigour within the contexts of TCM/Acupuncture fundamental theory, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical practice. The program includes 460 hours of practice. Through these experiential learning activities, students will actively engage with the community.

Note: To be eligible to write the licensing exam with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA), 60 university credits are required in addition to the credits attained within the Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Diploma. These credits may be attained before, during, or after the Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Diploma.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:

• Interview by the Program Coordinator and/or letters of reference, if requested

Once students have received a conditional offer of admission and before final admission to the program is granted, students must submit the following:

• Canadian CPR Level C Certificate; CPR certification must remain current throughout the program
• An acceptable Criminal Record Check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General's Criminal Records Review Program within 6 months prior to the start of the program.
• Applicants who have lived outside of Canada as an adult are required to secure a Criminal Record Search with the Vulnerable Sector from their country of origin. Please contact the Office of Admissions for further direction on obtaining your criminal record check

As this is a limited-intake program, admission selection will be determined by the date of qualification.

Curricular Requirements

The Diploma requires the completion of the following 86 credits, with a minimum grade of 'C' in all courses.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture.