Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CITCM)

Ancient Wisdom Inspires Future Success

• Student loans are available
• Acupuncture diploma program
• Dr. of TCM program
• Bachelor's degree of TCM program (from Shandong University)
• Selective online course and seminars available

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Welcome to CITCM

I invite you to join CITCM because it was founded with the belief that quality education creates future foundation and success of the profession and individual practitioners. To ensure the objectives, we provide a comprehensive curriculum, an exceptional faculty, interactive classes are enhanced with rich E-study materials and an optimistic learning atmosphere. Student internship practicum is through our well-established clinic, which has a large volume of patients, wide varieties of clinical conditions, a thorough clinical training system and very experienced clinic supervisors. We are located in Calgary Alberta, east of the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

Exceptional Faculty

Our faculty member's chief instructors are Ph. D degree holders in acupuncture and TCM with extensive teaching, clinical and research experiences. Our faculty members are also joined with a diversity of health care practitioners such as physicians, naturopath, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, homoeopathic, and nutritionist who love teaching and have a holistic and integrated approach towards their practice.

Upon Graduation

When students graduate from CITCM, they will receive the following diploma or certificates:

Acupuncture Diploma Program

• Acupuncture Diploma
• Chinese Tui Na Massage Certificate

Dr. of TCM Program

• Acupuncture Diploma
• Chinese Tui Na Massage Certificate
• Dr. of TCM Certificate

Bachelor's Degree of TCM Program

• Acupuncture Diploma
• Chinese Tui Na Massage Certificate
• Dr. of TCM Certificate
• Graduation certificate as well as a Bachelor's Degree from Shan Dong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Jinan, China

High Standard of Curriculum

Our Curriculum of the Acupuncture Diploma program offered by CITCM meets or exceeds the regulation required hours of Alberta, British Columbia and the United States (NCCAOM). CITCM's Dr. of TCM Program meets or exceeds the regulation requirements for British Columbia and the United States (NCCAOM)(it is not yet regulated in any other province in Canada). The curriculum is based on five years TCM university training in China with sufficient training hours: 2900 hours for the acupuncture program and 4188 hours for the doctor of TCM program.

Excellent Clinic Facilities

Students have the option of multiple clinical settings for their clinical experience, choosing from BodyMind Synergy Health Centre (Calgary), the Chengdu/Shan Dong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China), the Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China) and an on-site student clinic. This study trip to China for three months is listed in our curriculum as optional but strongly encouraged.

Testimonials

CITCM's programs are both thorough and strong. The professors have a wealth of experience in diverse areas of interest. They are willing and eager to impart this knowledge to the students and encourage application of these principles in the clinic setting, ensuring greater learning capacity.

The program leaves students fully prepared for provincial exams. The class size is smaller allowing for greater discussion of theories and a greater understanding of the material being taught. Clinic supervisors were motivational, fun to work with and willing to take the time to explain complicated cases.
-Leisha Laird, student

• Small class size, which allows for more one-on-one learning and discussion
• Flexibility of instructors: they are open to suggestions
• Instructors are easy to approach and willing to help if you have any problems
• Positive attitude of instructors
• Dr. Cheng's textbooks are great
• Great teachers who show a strong interest in students doing well
• Very knowledgeable instructors who share their experience
• Great classmates
• Special events that the college holds like the Chinese New Year's party
• Classroom hours are all in the morning, allowing students time in the afternoon for work, study, clinic or family commitments
• Thorough, organized curriculum
• Students are learning as well as having some fun at the same time
• CITCM is accessible to the community through various classes, seminars, special events and the student clinic
• Positive learning environment
• A rigorous program with a relaxed atmosphere

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If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.