Acupuncture
With many people now turning to holistic treatments to overcome medical conditions, acupuncture courses are being more and more readily sought by those wishing to train in the profession. Having its roots in Asia, it is a skill that uses fine needles placed into the skin to channel energy through the body. It is believed to be effective at treating many conditions such as migraines and other chronic pain, helping to aid giving up smoking, drugs and alcohol, and bring other benefits. Increasingly, people are also seeking acupuncturists help for the treatment of allergies too. As the field is becoming more accepted, it is important that adequate training is sought to ensure standards. There are many acupuncture schools across the country offering acupuncture courses, though their content and teaching methods vary from state to state. In part, this is because of the variety of licensing requirements.
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The minimum requirements for admission to CDI College is a high school diploma, unless otherwise specified in the program outline. For full admissions requirements you must speak with a CDI Admissions counselor. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
To have credits from another institution considered, students must show that the previous course completed is equivalent to the course they are looking to receive exemption from. Students must pay a credit transfer assessment fee for each course that prior learning credit is requested. Prior Learning/Advanced Standing credits can be granted for up to a maximum of 50% of the program. Any courses awarded such credits will have "CR" reflected on the transcript of marks. Credits awarded through advanced standing are not transferable to other learning institutions. |
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Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Following completion of 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.
| Prereq Degree |
The minimum requirements for admission to CDI College is a high school diploma, unless otherwise specified in the program outline. For full admissions requirements you must speak with a CDI Admissions counselor. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
To have credits from another institution considered, students must show that the previous course completed is equivalent to the course they are looking to receive exemption from. Students must pay a credit transfer assessment fee for each course that prior learning credit is requested. Prior Learning/Advanced Standing credits can be granted for up to a maximum of 50% of the program. Any courses awarded such credits will have "CR" reflected on the transcript of marks. Credits awarded through advanced standing are not transferable to other learning institutions. |
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