Exciting News! Applications Now Open for 2025 Admissions!
Exciting News! Applications Now Open for 2025 Admissions!
Our regular courses cover various topics in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, and related health subjects. Taught by our experienced CCATCM faculty, these courses offer a flexible way to refresh your knowledge, learn a specific new skill, or explore core components of our diploma curriculum without committing to a full program.
These courses are great for practitioners seeking focused training, prospective students wanting a taste of TCM study, or anyone interested in specific holistic health topics.
Understanding the core principles of TCM is key to effective practice. These courses break down essential concepts:
Learn the basics like Yin Yang, Five Elements, Qi, Blood, and Zang-Fu organ theory. Understand how TCM views health, disease, and the body.
Study the four pillars of TCM diagnosis (Observing, Listening/Smelling, Asking, Palpating), including detailed tongue and pulse diagnosis, and learn methods like 8 Principles differentiation.
Get familiar with the meridian system – the pathways, locations, and functions of the channels where Qi flows.
Learn the locations, classifications (like Five Shu, Yuan-Source, Luo-Connecting points), and clinical uses of key acupuncture points across the main meridians.
Add practical, hands-on skills to your toolkit with these technique-focused courses:
Practice needling skills, from basic insertion and manipulation to reinforcing/reducing methods and promoting Qi arrival. Safety and clean needle technique are emphasized.
Learn common complementary techniques like Moxibustion (direct, indirect, warming needles), Fire Cupping, and Gua Sha.
Discover the microsystem of the ear and how to use points there to treat various conditions throughout the body.
Focus on specific strategies, points, and techniques commonly used to address different types of pain.
Broaden your understanding with courses covering related wellness and practice management subjects:
Explore the TCM view of food as medicine. Learn about the energetic properties of foods and how diet influences health and balance.
An introduction to common Chinese herbs, basic herbal categories, and simple formulas for everyday health.
Learn foundational Qi Gong and Tai Chi exercises for reducing stress, improving energy flow, and promoting overall well-being.
Review the structure and function of the human body from a biomedical perspective, essential knowledge for any practitioner.
Cover topics like ethics, jurisprudence, patient communication, practice management, and marketing for building a successful practice.
Our regular courses offer the same flexibility as our signature courses:
Check the schedule to see when these courses are offered and find one that meets your needs. Contact admissions if you have questions or are ready to register.
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