Program Objective: This program cultivates professionals with a solid foundation in the basic theories, knowledge, and skills of Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with relevant modern medical knowledge. Graduates are trained to be innovative and practice-oriented, equipped to work in Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, tuina (therapeutic massage), rehabilitation medicine, and preventive healthcare, serving as highly skilled, application-oriented specialists.

Program Requirements: After completing the acupuncture program, students systematically study and master the fundamental theories, knowledge, and skills of Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Graduates acquire knowledge of classical and modern medicine, as well as clinical techniques. They develop the ability to integrate TCM and Western medicine, applying herbal medicine, acupuncture, tuina, rehabilitation, and preventive healthcare in clinical treatment and wellness. Through comprehensive theoretical learning and practical training, students cultivate innovation, independent learning, and self-study skills. The program also emphasizes knowledge in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, along with interpersonal and communication abilities. Graduates are expected to comply with Canadian and British Columbia laws, demonstrate dedication to Chinese medicine, and uphold high standards of clinical competence and professional ethics.

Program Duration: Four academic years (each year 8 months). Graduates receive a diploma and transcript upon successful completion of course exams and the graduation exam. Transcripts allow eligibility to sit for the Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCM.P) exam in British Columbia or equivalent provincial regulatory exams.

Career Opportunities: Graduates who pass the assessments of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC (CTCMA) or other provincial regulatory bodies are eligible to register as R.TCM.P in British Columbia or other provinces. Registered practitioners may work independently or be employed in TCM/acupuncture clinics.

	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
			TCM120(2)	TCM120(2)	Meridians and Points (2)	Meridians and Points (2)	Meridians and Points (2)		70	70
			Deeper study of the clinical applications of meridians and acupoints, along with related therapeutic methods
			Code	TCM120(2)
			Hours	70
			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
ACU200	ACU200		Acupuncture Treatment of Diseases	Acupuncture Treatment of Diseases	Acupuncture Treatment of Diseases		20	20
Introduce the basic principles and methods of acupuncture treatment, covering the treatment of common diseases
Code	ACU200
Hours	20
TCM149(Acu)	TCM149(Acu)		Internal Medicine (Acu)	Internal Medicine (Acu)	Internal Medicine (Acu)		110	110
Systematically study the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common internal medicine diseases
Code	TCM149(Acu)
Hours	110
CLT200(1)	CLT200(1)		Equipment Safety and Clean Needle Technique (1)	Equipment Safety and Clean Needle Technique (1)	Equipment Safety and Clean Needle Technique (1)		20	20
Emphasize the safe use of acupuncture instruments, proper cleaning and disinfection, and prevention of cross-infection
Code	CLT200(1)
Hours	20
						Year 1 Hours	800
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
		TCM151(Acu)		TCM151(Acu)	TCM ENT/Otorhinolaryngology and Ophthalmology (Acu.)	TCM ENT/Otorhinolaryngology and Ophthalmology (Acu.)	TCM ENT/Otorhinolaryngology and Ophthalmology (Acu.)		20	20
		Systematically study diseases of the ear, nose, throat, eyes, and oral cavity, along with their treatment methods
		Code		TCM151(Acu)
		Hours		20
		TCM160(Acu)		TCM160(Acu)	TCM Gynecology (Acu.)	TCM Gynecology (Acu.)	TCM Gynecology (Acu.)		60	60
		Systematically study the health and diseases of the female reproductive system, covering issues such as menstruation, pregnancy, and childbirth
Code	TCM160(Acu)
Hours	60
TCM170(Acu)	TCM170(Acu)	TCM Pediatrics (Acu.)		TCM Pediatrics (Acu.)	TCM Pediatrics (Acu.)		20	20
Focus on children's growth and development, as well as the prevention and treatment of pediatric diseases
Code	TCM170(Acu)
Hours	20
TCM180(Acu)	TCM180(Acu)	Addictions (Acu.)		Addictions (Acu.)	Addictions (Acu.)		10	10
Systematically study the mechanisms of addictive behaviors, their clinical manifestations, and treatment methods
Code	TCM180(Acu)
Hours	10
TCM190(Acu)	TCM190(Acu)	Psychiatry (Acu.)		Psychiatry (Acu.)	Psychiatry (Acu.)		20	20
Systematically study the mechanisms of addictive behaviors, their clinical manifestations, and treatment methods
Code	TCM190(Acu)
Hours	20
TCM310(Acu)	TCM310(Acu)	TCM Dermatology (Acu.)		TCM Dermatology (Acu.)	TCM Dermatology (Acu.)		30	30
Systematically study diseases of the skin and its appendages, along with their treatment methods
Code	TCM310(Acu)
Hours	30
TCM420(Acu)	TCM420(Acu)	TCM Geriatrics (Acu.)		TCM Geriatrics (Acu.)	TCM Geriatrics (Acu.)		20	20
Systematically study the health issues of the elderly population and the specialized methods for their treatment
Code	TCM420(Acu)
Hours	20
TCM430(1)	TCM430(1)	Acupuncture Case Study (1)		Acupuncture Case Study (1)	Acupuncture Case Study (1)		60	60
Enhance diagnostic and treatment abilities through the study and analysis of clinical cases
Code	TCM430(1)
Hours	60
ACU210	ACU210	Acupuncture Treatment Techniques		Acupuncture Treatment Techniques	Acupuncture Treatment Techniques		55	55
Explain the specific operational techniques and skills used in acupuncture treatment
Code	ACU210
Hours	55
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
					Year 2 Hours	650
Year 3	Year 3		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 3 Hours	515
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
Strengthen the practical application of theoretical knowledge through clinical practice Learn more
Code	PRA200(3)
Hours	150
PRA300	PRA300	TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum		TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum	TCM Practitioner Clinical Practicum		200	200
Integrate and apply theoretical knowledge in clinical settings for practical diagnosis and treatment Learn more
Code	PRA300
Hours	200
					Practicum Courses Hours	650
					Total Hours (Western)	2615

Exam Location: Western Eastern

Initial Program: Acupuncturist Herbalist