Program Objective: The R.TCM.H program provides specialized training in the field of Chinese herbal medicine (traditional pharmacology). The three-year diploma program (1,900 hours) offers in-depth study of herbal theory and clinical concepts. The curriculum covers principles of TCM diagnostics and therapeutics and includes aspects of dietary therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Program Requirements: Graduates of the Chinese Herbal Medicine diploma program are eligible to register as Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalists (R.TCM.H) in British Columbia. Graduates must successfully pass the provincial licensing examination in British Columbia.

Program Duration and Career Opportunities: Upon passing the assessment by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC (CTCMA) or other provincial regulatory bodies, graduates are eligible to register as R.TCM.H in British Columbia. Registered graduates may practice independently in TCM clinics or be employed as professional herbalists.

	Code	Course Name	Hours
	Code	Course Name	Hours
	Course Name
Year 1	Year 1		TCM100	TCM100	Fundamental Theory of TCM (Including History)	Fundamental Theory of TCM (Including History)	Fundamental Theory of TCM (Including History)		150	150
			Systematically covers the fundamental theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine including the Yin-Yang theory and the organs and meridians
			Code	TCM100
			Hours	150
			TCM110	TCM110	TCM Diagnostics	TCM Diagnostics	TCM Diagnostics		150	150
			Diagnose diseases and determine treatment plans through inspection, listening and smelling, inquiry, and pulse-taking
			Code	TCM110
			Hours	150
			TCM120(1)	TCM120(1)	Meridians and Points (1)	Meridians and Points (1)	Meridians and Points (1)		50	50
			Explain the meridian system and the distribution and functions of acupuncture points, focusing on the foundational concepts
			Code	TCM120(1)
			Hours	50
			TCM130(1)	TCM130(1)	TCM Herbology (1)	TCM Herbology (1)	TCM Herbology (1)		50	50
			Systematically study the classification, functions, combinations, and clinical applications of about 100 types of Chinese medicinal herbs
Code	TCM130(1)
Hours	50
WMS100	WMS100		Anatomy	Anatomy	Anatomy		80	80
Systematically study the structure and functions of the body's organs and systems
Code	WMS100
Hours	80
WMS110	WMS110		Microbiology	Microbiology	Microbiology		20	20
Systematically study the types and characteristics of microorganisms and their connections to human health
Code	WMS110
Hours	20
WMS112	WMS112		Physiology	Physiology	Physiology		80	80
Systematically study the physiological functions of the body's organs and systems and their interrelationships
Code	WMS112
Hours	80
						Year 1 Hours	580
Year 2	Year 2			TCM121	TCM121	TCM Tui-Na (Chinese therapeutic massage）	TCM Tui-Na (Chinese therapeutic massage）	TCM Tui-Na (Chinese therapeutic massage）		55	55
				Treat diseases and regulate body functions through techniques such as massage, kneading, and Tui Na manipulation
		Code		TCM121
		Hours		55
		TCM122		TCM122	Qi Gong	Qi Gong	Qi Gong		10	10
		Achieve health maintenance and therapeutic benefits by regulating breathing, movement, and mental focus
		Code		TCM122
		Hours		10
		TCM123		TCM123	Tai Chi	Tai Chi	Tai Chi		10	10
		A traditional martial art that combines movement and breathing, emphasizing the balance of yin and yang and the harmonization of qi and blood
		Code		TCM123
		Hours		10
		TCM124		TCM124	Dietary Therapy	Dietary Therapy	Dietary Therapy		40	40
		Use the pharmacological properties of food to regulate the body and to prevent and treat diseases
		Code		TCM124
		Hours		40
		WMS111		WMS111	Biochemistry	Biochemistry	Biochemistry		40	40
		Systematically study the chemical structures, functions, and metabolic processes of various biomolecules in the human body
		Code		WMS111
		Hours		40
		WMS113		WMS113	Pathology	Pathology	Pathology		60	60
		Systematically study the mechanisms of disease onset, progression, and changes, as well as their effects on the body
		Code		WMS113
		Hours		60
		WMS120		WMS120	Western Diagnostics	Western Diagnostics	Western Diagnostics		90	90
		Diagnose diseases using modern medical methods, integrating clinical symptoms with examination results
		Code		WMS120
		Hours		90
		WMS200		WMS200	Pharmacology	Pharmacology	Pharmacology		20	20
		Systematically study the effects of drugs on the body, including their efficacy, toxicity, and metabolic processes
		Code		WMS200
		Hours		20
		CLT210		CLT210	Ethics, Medical, Legal Issues, and Practice	Ethics, Medical, Legal Issues, and Practice	Ethics, Medical, Legal Issues, and Practice		20	20
		Emphasize the safe use of acupuncture instruments, proper cleaning and disinfection, and prevention of cross-infection
		Code		CLT210
		Hours		20
CLT220	CLT220	Interpersonal Communication Skills		Interpersonal Communication Skills	Interpersonal Communication Skills		10	10
Enhance communication skills between doctors and patients to foster understanding and trust
Code	CLT220
Hours	10
TCM130(2)	TCM130(2)	TCM Herbology (2)		TCM Herbology (2)	TCM Herbology (2)		80	80
Building on Chinese Medicine (I), study the sources, properties, effects, and clinical applications of additional Chinese medicinal herbs
Code	TCM130(2)
Hours	80
TCM140	TCM140	TCM Formula		TCM Formula	TCM Formula		140	140
Explore the principles of drug compatibility and the composition, effects, and applications of herbal formulas
Code	TCM140
Hours	140
TCM240	TCM240	Introduction to Huang Di Nei Jing,Shang Han Lun,Jin Gui Yao Lue,Wen Bing Xue		Introduction to Huang Di Nei Jing,Shang Han Lun,Jin Gui Yao Lue,Wen Bing Xue	Introduction to Huang Di Nei Jing,Shang Han Lun,Jin Gui Yao Lue,Wen Bing Xue		45	45
Study core traditional Chinese medicine classics such as "Huangdi Neijing," "Nan Jing," "Shang Han Lun," and "Jin Gui Yao Lue."
Code	TCM240
Hours	45
TCM150	TCM150	Internal Medicine		Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine		75	75
Systematically study the TCM syndrome differentiation, treatment, and clinical practice of common internal medicine diseases
Code	TCM150
Hours	75
TCM161	TCM161	TCM Gynecology		TCM Gynecology	TCM Gynecology		60	60
Systematically study the physiological characteristics of women and the TCM diagnosis and treatment of gynecological diseases
Code	TCM161
Hours	60
TCM171	TCM171	TCM Pediatrics		TCM Pediatrics	TCM Pediatrics		30	30
Explore the physiological and pathological characteristics of children and the TCM treatment methods
Code	TCM171
Hours	30
TCM430(2)	TCM430(2)	TCM Case Study (2)		TCM Case Study (2)	TCM Case Study (2)		65	65
Develop practical skills in TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment through the analysis of clinical cases
Code	TCM430(2)
Hours	65
CLT200(2)	CLT200(2)	Chinese Herb Medicine Safety (2)		Chinese Herb Medicine Safety (2)	Chinese Herb Medicine Safety (2)		20	20
Systematically study the toxic and adverse effects of Chinese medicines, rational drug use, and safety management
Code	CLT200(2)
Hours	20
					Year 2 Hours	870
Practicum Courses	Practicum Courses		PRA200(1)	PRA200(1)	TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum/Clinical Observation (1)	TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum/Clinical Observation (1)	TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum/Clinical Observation (1)		150	150
			Strengthen the practical application of theoretical knowledge through clinical practice
			Code	PRA200(1)
			Hours	150
			PRA200(2)	PRA200(2)	TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum/Clinical Trainee (2)	TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum/Clinical Trainee (2)	TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum/Clinical Trainee (2)		150	150
			Strengthen the practical application of theoretical knowledge through clinical practice
Code	PRA200(2)
Hours	150
PRA200(3)	PRA200(3)		TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum/Clinical Trainee (3)	TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum/Clinical Trainee (3)	TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum/Clinical Trainee (3)		150	150
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Code	PRA200(3)
Hours	150
						Practicum Courses Hours	450
					Total Hours (Western)	1900

Exam Location: Western Eastern

Traditional Chinese Herbalist