Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma
Double Major – Curriculum
Curriculum
Program Length: Four-Years
Our award-winning Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Curriculum is scientifically designed for sequential learning in helping students become leading practitioners in the field.
First-Year Curriculum
Fall Semester
| Code | Course Name / Subjects | Hrs Per Week | No. of Weeks | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Fundamental Theories of TCM | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| 102 | Human Anatomy | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| 103 | Human Physiology | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T104 | Biochemistry | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T105 | Microbiology | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T106 | Standard Chinese I | 2 | 18 | 36 |
| T107 | Clinical Observation I | 2 | 18 | 36 |
| Total | 29 | 522 |
Spring Semester
| Code | Course Name / Subjects | Hrs Per Week | No. of Weeks | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | Diagnostics of TCM | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T109 | Pathology | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T110 | Pharmacology | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| 111 | Acupuncture and Moxibustion I – Meridian Systems and Points | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| 112 | Herbology I – Materia Medica | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T113 | Standard Chinese II | 2 | 18 | 36 |
| T114 | Clinical Observation II | 2 | 18 | 36 |
| Total | 29 | 522 |
Second-Year Curriculum
Fall Semester
| Code | Course Name / Subjects | Hrs Per Week | No. of Weeks | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Tui Na | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T202 | Acupuncture and Moxibustion II – Treatment Strategy | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| 203 | Herbology II – Formulas, Prescription Combination | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| 204 | Internal TCM I | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T205 | External TCM | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T206 | Standard Chinese III | 3 | 18 | 54 |
| T207 | Clinical Observation III | 3 | 18 | 54 |
| Total | 31 | 558 |
Spring Semester
| Code | Course Name / Subjects | Hrs Per Week | No. of Weeks | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T208 | Acupuncture and Moxibustion III | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| 209 | Herbology III | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| 210 | Internal TCM II | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T211 | TCM Dermatology | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T212 | Ancient Medical Literature | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T213 | Medicinal Dietary Therapy | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T214 | Standard Chinese IV | 3 | 18 | 54 |
| T215 | Clinical Observation IV | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| Total | 28 | 504 |
Third-Year Curriculum
Fall Semester
| Code | Course Name / Subjects | Hrs Per Week | No. of Weeks | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T301 | Western Medical Terminology | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T302 | Western Medical Diagnostics | 7 | 18 | 120 |
| T303 | Acupuncture and Moxibustion IV | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T304 | TCM Gynecology and Pediatrics | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T305 | Huang Di Nei Jing | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T306 | Jin Gui Yao Lue | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T307 | Qi Gong and Tai Qi | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T308 | Clinical Mgmt and Communication Skills | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T309 | Clinical Observation | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| Total | 34.5 | 615 |
Spring Semester
| Code | Course Name / Subjects | Hrs Per Week | No. of Weeks | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T310 | Laboratory Medicine and Medical Imaging | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T311 | Acupuncture and Moxibustion V | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T312 | TCM EENT Specialty | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T313 | Shang Han Lun | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T314 | Wen Bing Xue | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T315 | Special Clinical Case Studies | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| T316 | First Aid and CPR | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T317 | Integration of TCM and Western Medicine | 2.5 | 18 | 45 |
| T318 | Clinical Observation | 5 | 18 | 90 |
| Total | 30 | 540 |
Fourth Year Curriculum
| Code | Course Name / Subjects | Hrs Per Week | No. of Weeks | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T401 | Clinical Observation | 3 | 36 | 104 |
| T402 | Final Practicum | 28 | 36 | 1000 |
| T403 | Preparation for Licensing Examinations | Optional | ||
| Total | 31 | 1104 |
- Total program hours: 4365 hrs
- Total clinical hours: 1500 hrs
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I have had the luck and privilege to come across great teachers and faculty. The one thing that stands out is how much the school cares about you. You are not a number but a name. I can still email or ask my teachers for help and they are happy to respond. I am glad I found this school and would recommend it to anyone. Learning TCM at ACATCM was life-changing for me.
R.AC, TCMD
I highly recommend ACATCM to anybody. The teachers taught in a way that is very relatable to real-life practice. They encourage out-of-the-box thinking and pushed us to succeed. Their passion for TCM is inspiring and I remember leaving class feeling so excited to begin practising. I feel a great sense of comradery with the teachers and alumni as we all share the same purpose of helping others with TCM.
R.AC, TCMD
As a Massage Therapist, I wanted to go to the next level in my ability to treat and heal patients. TCM not only allows me to do this, but it also opens so many more doors. The learning of TCM has taught me to strive for balance and harmony.
R.AC, TCMD. RMT