Entry Requirements

• Completed of Certificate in TCM Basic (Mandarin)/Certificate in Introductory Course to Traditional Chinese Medicine (Basic)(Chinese)
• Obtained a pass in GCE “N” Level in Chinese with a minimum Grade 5 and or pass in TCMHC GCE “N” Level in-house test

Non-Academic Requirements

• At least age of 16 or above

Modules Covered

• TCM Meridian Studies
  • The meridian theory. Be familiarized with the twelve meridians and branches connecting to body organs. These meridians are distributed throughout the whole body and are effective conduits for the circulation of the body’s vital energy (or “qi”). Learn about the common acupoints and acupuncture manipulation.
• Internal Medicine of TCM
  • Discuss the basic concepts of pathogenesis, syndrome recognition, and treatment of disease. Introduce to TCM theory and knowledge and be given a systematic exposition on medicinal physiological and pathological characteristics.
• Basic Tuina
  • This module introduces the origins and development of Chinese massage as TCM therapy, including the massage of various acupoints.
• TCM Health and Cultivation
  • This module include mainly health lifestyle approach: mental health, environmental health, daily health routines, sleep, diet, sexual health, sports, bath, body care, entertainment, acupuncture massage, drug regimen. Students will also learn about health promotion in relation to body differences, fitness levels, time of day, and environmental influences.

Delivery Mode

• Full-time

Duration

• 12 months (192 hours)

Timetable

• Every Sunday
• 12pm to 2.15pm

Commencement Dates

To be confirmed (contact SchoolBuzz)

Teacher Student Ratio

• 1:40

Assessment Methods

• TCM Meridian Studies (50MCQ)
• Internal Medicine of TCM (50MCQ)
• Basic Tuina (50MCQ)
• TCM Health and Cultivation (50MCQ)

Graduation Criteria

• Local student must achieve 75% attendance
• International student must achieve 90% attendance

Awards

• Certificate in TCM Intermediate (Mandarin).