Institution
Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Austin, United States, United States
Contact Details
Address:
Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
4005 Manchaca Rd. Austin,
TX United States
Phone: +1 512 4448082
Toll free: +1 800 2525088
Fax: +1 512 4446345
E-mail: Not available
Website:www.texastcm.edu
Training Therapy
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Level Of Training
Postgraduate
Qualification Awarded
Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Duration Of Training
Three years and 4 months
Entry Requirements
- Completion of minimum of 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of college credit at an accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education
- Cumulative GPA of over 2.0
- International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and financial resources.
*Requirements for international students not specified.
Enrollment Time
January, May and September
Learning Outcome
The objective is to produce graduates with greater knowledge, skills, and insight.
Type Of Attendance
Full Time
Credit Hour
Not available
Semester
Equivalent to 10 trimesters
Theory/Practical
Other than theoretical lessons, students will receive practical lessons by the third semester through Clinic Observation. Students will observe a licensed acupuncturist performing TCM diagnosis and treatments.
Learning Module
First Trimester
- Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Chinese Terminology & Phonetics
- Meridian Theory
- Point Location I
- TCM Diagnosis (Methodology/Diagnosis I)
- Anatomy & Physiology I
Second Trimester
- Qi Gong I: Ba Duan Jin
- Bio-medical Concepts, Terminology and Western Medical History
- TCM Herbalogy I
- A Point Location II
- Anatomy & Physiology II
- TCM Diagnosis (Methodology/Diagnosis II)
- Special Needle Technique
- Five Element Theory & Application
Third Trimester
- CPR & Other Emergency Techniques
- Practice Management and Ethics I
- TCM Herbalogy II
- A Point Location III
- TCM Differentiation of Syndromes (Diagnosis III)
- Surface Anatomy
- Clinical Patent Herbs
- Clinic Observation I
Fourth Trimester
- Food, Diet & Vitamins
- Meridian Acupoint Energetics Application
- TCM Prescriptionology I
- Practical Training in Diagnosis
- TCM Herbalogy III
- Clinic Observation II
Fifth Trimester
- TCM Prescriptionology II
- Treatment Modality of Acupuncture I
- Scalp & Ear Acupuncture
- Bio-medical Pathophysiology
- Clinic Internship I
Sixth Trimester
- Qi Gong II: Tai Chi Chuan
- Treatment Modality of Acupuncture II
- TCM Prescriptionology III
- Counseling and Communications
- Case Management and Referral
- Clinic Internship II
Seventh Trimester
- Bio-Medical Diagnosis and Lab Tests
- Classics I: Shang Han Lun
- Bio-Medical Microbiology
- Internal Medicine – Herbalogy
- Clinic Internship III
Eighth Trimester
- Practical Training in Herbal Formulation
- Licensure Examination Preparation
- Bio-Medical Pharmacology
- TCM Gynecology
- Bio-Medical Toxicology
- Clinic Internship IV
Ninth Trimester
- Practice Management & Ethics II
- Classics II: Golden Chamber
- Biomedicine Review
- Program Review & Comprehensive Examination
- Hygiene, Public Health and Referral Modalities
- Clinic Sciences and Clinic Medicine
- Clinic Internship V
Tenth Trimester
- Tui Na
- Qi Gong III: Tai Chi Chuan
- Biomedical Statistics
- Classics III: Four Streams of Scholars (Jin-Yuan Dynasty)
- Classics IV: Wen Bing Lun
- TCM Sports Medicine
- Clinic Internship VI
Teaching Faculty
Traditional Chinese Medicine Faculty
Source Of Accreditation
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)
Graduate Pathways
Further studies at doctoral level is possible
Career Opportunities
On completion, graduates can practice as an accredited acupuncturist.
Course Fees
USD42, 000 for the whole course
*Information on international students’ fee not available.
How To Apply
Candidates can fill out the online application form (refer to links) or request for information on whom to correspond in the Admissions Department. Candidates may also contact the administration through the address (refer to contact details).
Glossary, Abbreviations and Links
- USD – US dollar
- A quarter or trimester lasts between 8 and 12 weeks, and there are typically three per year.
- Application Form – http://www.texastcm.edu/application/