Institution
Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Contact Details
Address: 640 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, Singapore 319522
Tel.: +65-6250 3088
Fax: +65-6356 9901
Email: admin@singaporetcm.edu.sg
Website: http://www.singaporetcm.edu.sg/en/
Training Therapy
Tuina
Level Of Training
Diploma
Qualification Awarded
Diploma of Healthcare Tuina
Duration Of Training
2 years
Entry Requirements
- GCE ‘O’ Level (3 subjects passed) or equivalent or higher, OR
- minimum secondary one with at least 3 subjects passed, and obtained Certificate in Basic Theory of TCM, OR
- Primary school leaving certificate with at least 1 year working experience in healthcare Tuina.
Language Proficiency
- Pass in Chinese at Secondary One.
Enrollment Time
Not available
Learning Outcome
Not available
Type Of Attendance
Full time
Credit Hour
480 hours
Semester
Not available
Theory/Practical
Both components (theory and practical / clinical) will be utilized throughout the course.
Learning Module
| No. | Subjects | Course Hours (45 min/course hour) | Synopses |
| 1 | Fundamental Theory of TCM | 44 | Theories of yin-yang and five elements, essence, qi, blood and body fluid, visceral theory, etiology and pathomechanism, principles for treatment. |
| 2 | Diagnostic of TCM | 36 | Basic knowledge on TCM diagnosis methods and syndrome differentiation. |
| 3 | Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology | 56 | Human anatomy, and physiological functions of human bones, joints, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and common diseases. |
| 4 | Common Imaging Diagnosis of Bones and Muscles | 32 | Understand clinical common imaging of bones an dmuscles. Master the suitable conditions for Tuina, avoid misdiagnosis and treatment. |
| 5 | Meridian Theory and Common Acupoints | 72 | Meridian theory. Commonly used acupoints and their functions. Principles of selection and compatibility of acupoints. Include Tuina training practice on common used acupoints. |
| 6 | Fundamental Theory of Tuina | 80 | Mechanism and basic knowledge of Tuina. Tuina indications and containdications. Common manipulations for Tuina. Include elementary massage therapist demonstrationa nd training practice on common manipulations for Tuina. |
| 7 | Practical Tuina Skills TCM General Healthcare | 48 | Beauty massage techniques and practice. Pediactric healthcare Tuina techniques and practice. Foot massage techniques and practice. Massage techniques demonstration and training practice. |
| 8 | TCM General Healthcare | 32 | TCM health concepts and principles under the guidance of TCM, covering a variety of fitness enhancement, disease prevention, prolong life and health. How to determine individual body constitution, master the healthcare based on body constitution, emotion, fitness exercise, daily lifestyle, diet and other practical methods. |
| 9 | TCM Tendon Injury Physiotherapy Theory | 32 | Scraping, cupping, moxibustion and TCM physiotherapy skills. Disinfection of cupping and tools and the prevention of cross-infection of skin diseases. Common soft tissue injury Tuina therapy. |
| 10 | Tuina Healthcare on Common Discomfort Disease | 48 | Tuina healthcare techniques on common discomfort disease (e.g. headache, nasal obstruction, head tightness, frontal soreness, shoulder soreness, chest distress, upper limb pain, fatigue lumbar pain, back pain, loss of appetite, lower limb soreness, heel pain, mental fatigue, insomnia), combined with training and group practice to observe and master the skills. |
| Total course hours: | 480 |
Teaching Faculty
Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Source Of Accreditation
Singapore TCM Practitioners Board (TCMPB) under the Ministry of Health.
Graduate Pathways
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the fundamental theory of TCM, meridian theory, basic human anatomy knowledge, principle of healthcare Tuina, master the Tuina contraindications, master the common Tuina manipulation skills, familirise with scapping, cupping and other common traditional physiotherapy skills, master the basic pricicples of TCM healthcare and basic healthcare rehabilitation methods. The course enable one to master both the heathcare Tuina theory and skills, allowing one to be proficient in healthcare Tuina manipulation basic skills.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion, graduates are qualified as healthcare Tuina professional.
Course Fees
Course fee + general & admin fee + miscellaneous fees (SGD8,028).
How To Apply
Candidates may download the application form through website or register online.
Glossary, Abbreviations and Link
- Student prospectus –http://www.singaporetcm.edu.sg/cn/doc/Prospectus_for_diploma_tuina.pdf
- Application form – http://www.singaporetcm.edu.sg/cn/doc/Form-17.pdf
- Online application – http://www.singaporetcm.edu.sg/cn/courses_online_apply.php?course_id=%B1%A3%BD%A1%CD%C6%C4%C3%CA%A6%CE%C4%C6%BE%A3%A8%D6%D0%CE%C4%A3%A9%20DIPLOMA%20IN%20HEALTHCARE%20TUINA%20(MANDARIN)
