Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine

First-Rate Formal Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medical Education in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As one of Canada's leading Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture institutions, the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TSTCM) is dedicated to providing first-rate formal professional education and help you to become successful Acupuncturist, TCM Practitioner, or Doctor of TCM.

When it comes to excellence in education, TSTCM has a proven track-record of success. Founded in 1995 by Mary Xiumei Wu, one of Canada's foremost experts on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, the school has spent the last 15 years refining its curriculum and training methods. As of 2010, graduates who have taken exams in the US have attained a 100 percent pass-rate for AOM certification.

With our proven training methods, graduates have acquired the knowledge, skills and tools they need to build rewarding and successful careers practicing TCM and Acupuncture. Our graduates have attained a reputation for excellence in the field of alternative health care and are highly sought-after by wellness and medical clinics. Many have gone on to open their own successful practices.

To accomplish our mission, we have set the following objectives:

• To provide the highest quality professional training with a comprehensive program in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.
• To facilitate the regulation, establishment and recognition of the TCM profession in Ontario, Canada.
• To promote the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a complement to mainstream health care systems.
• To conduct research in TMCA education and clinical care.
• To serve the local community by offering quality medical service at the school clinics.

Diploma Programs leading to professional designations:

Acupuncturist:

This is a 3 academic year full time program with 2260 didactic hours including 680 hours of clinical training. The program can be completed in two years with an intensive schedule, or 3-5 years part time. It enables the graduates to become Acupuncturists who can provide safe and effective acupuncture treatments for a wide range of conditions. This program is substantially equivalent to the Master's Degree program for Acupuncture in the United States.

TCM Herbalist:

This is a 3 academic year full time program with 2260 didactic hours including 680 hours of clinical training. The program can be completed in two years with an intensive schedule, or 3-5 years part time. It enables the graduates to become TCM Herbalists who can provide safe and effective Chinese Herbal Medicine treatments for a wide range of conditions.

TCM Practitioner

This is a 4 academic year full time program with 2880 didactic hours including 920 hours of clinical training. The program can be completed in three years with an intensive schedule, or 5-8 years part time. It enables the graduates to become TCM Practitioners and to provide safe and effective acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Tuina Massage for common health conditions. This program is substantially equivalent to the Master's Degree program for Oriental Medicine in the United States.

Doctor of TCM:

This is a 5 academic years full time program with 4220 didactic hours including 1340 hours of clinical training. The program can be completed in four years with an intensive schedule, or 5-8 years part time. Graduates of this program are highly educated primary care providers who will be able to provide comprehensive, accurate and effective TCM diagnosis and treatments that are integrated with the mainstream health care system for serious and complicated conditions. Graduates of this program can be qualified and become Doctors of TCM in Canada. Students may apply and be admitted to this program directly, or as post graduate study for acupuncturists, TCM herbalists and TCM practitioners. This program is substantially equivalent to the Doctoral Degree program in AOM starting from the entry level in the United States.

TSTCM IS THE RIGHT CHOICE

Dedication and Experience

TSTCM is dedicated to excellence in TCM education, services and research. With fifteen years of intensive teaching, practicing and research experience, we have established systematic and comprehensive curriculum that are continuously been improved to meet the ever changing requirements of the profession.

Proven Success

Graduates have a 100 percent pass rate for AOM certification and could qualify for professional licensing in North America.

Outstanding Faculty

Strictly selected faculty members are our biggest assets. They are high-caliber professionals with years of experience, fully qualified in the courses they teach and in touch with the latest trends in TCMA research.

Systematic Programs

Students may select either certificate programs for the knowledge and introduction to TCM, or choose a diploma program to become qualified professionals. There is the option of learning one modality at a time and working towards the completion of the comprehensive program at advanced levels.

Emphasis on Practical and Hands-on Skills

Practical, hands-on training is combined with theory both in class and in the teaching clinic. Together with real-life patient care, TSTCM allows you to apply, practice and improve your skills and judgments. You will work step by step to get a solid, broad-based TCM understanding with all the applicable techniques that will lead to a successful and rewarding career.

Flexible Schedules

Our full-time intensive schedule for modularized programs allows the students to complete their training within the shortest period of time. Our part time options with evening and weekend classes allow students to work full or part-time while completing their studies.

Learn More about TSTCM

• Come to our monthly Open House
• Visit the school and sit in a class
• Meet with the Academic Advisor
• Experience a TCM diagnosis and acupuncture treatment at the teaching clinic