Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Program, students are eligible to take the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Program. With advanced coursework in TCM and an extensive internship component, graduates of this program will be capable of challenging the Dr. TCM licensing examinations through the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CTCMA of BC).
At the Doctor of TCM level, PCU College of Holistic Medicine offers a wide range of advanced courses in five departments: Western Medicine, TCM Clinical Science, Traditional Chinese Classics, TCM Clinical Training, and General Studies. This reflects the progress from learning TCM theories, clinical skills to critical analysis of TCM philosophy and conducting TCM research. Students will also learn more advanced western medical subjects to enrich their clinical knowledge. All departments are complementary and interrelated. Core courses and clinics are taught hand in hand to integrate theoretical learning with practical training.
Community Health Care
Assisting alcohol and drug abuse clients towards a clean and sober life is a challenging, rewarding and diverse career path. If you want to make a difference in the lives of people in your community, CDI College's Addictions and Community Services Worker diploma program is for you.
CDI's instructors are industry professionals who introduce students to a wide range of subjects including assessment and treatment planning, writing and file management, and counselling training. Since addictions and community service workers are required to interact with clients and healthcare professionals, such as social workers, they need a broad understanding of the healthcare and addictions care industry. In addition, students will learn about human psychology, addiction prevention and intervention, pharmacology, and other medical areas. Each student must put their knowledge to the test as part of a 320 hour (eight week) mandatory clinical placement.
Graduates will be prepared for jobs in community services, group homes, community mental health centres, correctional facilities and facilities for the physically and developmentally handicapped. CDI College supports graduates to find employment through our Career and Employment Strategies course that teaches job search skills, interviewing techniques, resume writing for social services, and provides job counselling.
