5 Year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma
Licensing:
Dr.TCMGain clinical experience and learn from Classically trained doctors in China!
Spend half of your fifth year learning in a hospital setting and studying with clinical experts.
This is an extension of our 4 Year Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The focus of the fifth year of study is to deepen the understanding of Chinese herbal therapies, Acupuncture and western medical methods. In addition to the above focus, students will learn modern clinical research methods, advanced TCM modalities, TCM approach to psychology and greater exploration of Classical TCM texts. During the clinical internship component of this fifth year of study students will further solidify their style of treatment in preparation for their future career as doctors of TCM. (Please Note: This is not a definitive list of course offerings. The curriculum below is subject to change.)
Prerequisite:
4 Year Diploma of Traditional Chinese MedicineCurriculum:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| 540 TCM | Advanced Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| 531 TCM/Ac | Treatment of Orthopedics |
| 530 Ac | Advanced Studies in Acupuncture |
| 505.1 TCM/Ac | Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Psychology |
| 520 TCM | Classical Readings II- The Wen Bing & Jin Gui |
| 550 Herbology | Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacology |
| 555 Herbology | Clinical Case Studies |
| 561 BioMed | Biochemistry |
| 560 BioMed | Laboratory Tests and Image Diagnostics |
| 565 BioMed | Modern Clinical Research Methods |
| 575 Practice | Practice Development and Community Outreach |
| 595 Clinic | Herbal Clinic Practicum |
| 590 Clinic | Advanced Clinical Internship / Residency |
| 562 | Microbiology and Immunology |
Start date:
Tuesday, September 7, 2010Start date:
Monday, January 3, 2011Tuition & fees:
$8,500 per academic year for Canadian Students $9,500 per academic year for Int. Students (Subject to change according to the availability of the Chinese university component.)Post diploma program:
The fifth year of study at CCAOM is recognized by Anhui University of TCM as the first year of their 3 year Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Clinic externship:
Students are permitted to do up to 20% of their total five year clinical requirements at a recognized clinic or hospital of TCM.