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
Acupuncture
Level Of Training
Diploma
Qualification Awarded
Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture
Duration Of Training
2 years
Entry Requirements
- Medical Doctor or Dentist who possessed medical or dental degree with a minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience.
- Applicant must be currently registered (fully or conditional) with Singapore Medical Council or Singapore Dental Council.
Enrollment Time
Not available
Learning Outcome
A two year training course specially designed for Doctors and Dentists with skill in the practice of acupuncture.
Type Of Attendance
Part time
Credit Hour
402 hours
Semester
Not available
Theory/Practical
Both components (theory and practical / clinical) will be utilized throughout the course.
Learning Module
| Module | Details | Course Hours | Synopses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Special Lectures Basic Theory of TCM | 5 80 | Basic concept of TCM The Yin-Yang Theory The Five Elements Theory The Five Zang Organs The Six Fu Organs The Extraordinary Fu Organs Qi (Vital Energy), Xue (Blood) and Jungye (Body Fluid) Channels and Collaterals Causes of Diseases Pathogenesis Prevention and Therapeutic Principles |
| 2 | Diagnostic of TCM | 40 | Inspections Auscultation and Olfaction History Taking Pulse Taking Palpitaion Syndrome Differentitation with Eight Principles Syndrome Differentitation of Qi, Blood and Body Fluid Syndrome Differentitation of Viscera |
| 3 | Acupuncture and Moxibustion | 100 | Composition of the Channels Systems Physiological Functions and Clinical Apllication of Channels Acupoints Twelve Regular Channels, Ren Channel and Du Channel Commonly used Extraordinary Points Acupunture Needling Techniques Moxibustion Cupping |
| 4 | Clinical Acupuncture | 80 | Disease of Internal Medicine Disease of Gynaecology External Disease and Disease and the Five Sense Organs |
| 5 | Clinical Practice | 100 | Clinical Practice |
| Total course hours: | 450 |
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 candidates are required to pass the SARE (Singapore Acupuncturist Registration Examination) for registration and practicing.
Career Opportunities
Not available
Course Fees
Course fee + general & admin fee (SGD11, 267.10)
How To Apply
Candidates may download the application form through website.
Glossary, Abbreviations and Link
- Student prospectus – http://www.singaporetcm.edu.sg/cn/doc/Prospectus_for_GDA.pdf
- Application form – http://www.singaporetcm.edu.sg/cn/doc/Form-03.pdf
