Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine Workshop (Master Degree)

This program provides a new pathway for all primary health care practitioners and science graduates (clinical diagnosis is required) to qualify for Chinese herbal medicine practice. The program covers studies on theory and practice on Chinese herbal medicine, medicinal chemistry, botany, pharmacology and toxicology as well as clinical practice. In addition, herb-drug interaction and relevant research training will be provided in an integrative approach throughout the program. It is anticipated that graduates from the program will meet requirements set by the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria and equivalent accrediting bodies in other states. The program will be delivered via intensive face-to-face workshops, online learning and supervised clinical practicum.

Certificate Programs are introductions to single modalities that also include fundamental theory of TCM. They provide the opportunity for the students to experience the study of TCM. All courses required in these programs are also required for the diploma programs. They can be counted as part of the other programs if the students wish to continue after the completion of the certificate programs. Students who have successfully completed any of the certificate programs are qualified for Holistic Practitioner Licensing in Toronto.

After completing this program, the student is expected to have comprehensive training in the theory and diagnosis of TCM and Chinese herbal treatment.

Specific Expectation:
After completing this program, the student is expected to be able to practice Chinese herbal medicine and related modalities such as medicated diet and Taiji qigong for common diseases as an independent practitioner.

Equivalent Standard:
Graduates of this program are eligible for the NCCAOM Chinese herbology certification and licensing examination for Chinese herbalists in British Columbia.

Requirement:
This program requires a minimum of 2260 hours, three academic years full time or four to six years part-time to complete.

Accreditation with the European Herbal Practitioners Association (EHPA) is being sought. Successful completion of the course leads to eligibility to apply for membership of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM). Overseas students should check with appropriate professional bodies that the course meets their requirements.

Course Content
This theoretical and clinical professional entry training in Chinese herbal medicine is contextualised within the legal, ethical and interprofessional framework of the UK. The aim of the course is the modification of classic formulae to create new formulae which address complex patterns of illness. Phytochemistry and pharmacokinetics are integrated into the understanding of the energetic interactions of herbs. The educational philosophy that underpins this course is that of experiential and self-directed, reflexive learning, that develops intellectual and research skills at Masters level. Staff and students will develop an academically critical approach to literature and practice through action learning, peer support and case study in order to critically evaluate emergent knowledge.

Modules:
Chinese Herbal Medicine Advanced Clinical Practice (contains research project)
Chinese Herbal Medicine Bianbing
Chinese Herbal Medicine Biansheng
Chinese Herbal Medicine in the UK
Chinese Herbs and Formulae
Critical Inquiry in Practice
Principles and Practice of Professional Development

Teaching and Assessment
The course takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays over an extended year from mid September to mid August. If taken part-time the first year is Monday. There will be some field trips. Extensive clinical training takes place in the University polyclinic and dispensary in central London with highly experienced clinical tutors supporting the link between theory and practice. By starting this course, you are joining a world-wide community of individuals actively engaged in lifelong learning and research in to Chinese medicine.

Associated Careers
This course is designed for acupuncturists who want to extend their practice repertoire to include the other major system within Chinese medicine.

Entry Requirements
A UK degree in TCM Acupuncture (or equivalent). For those students where equivalence is being accepted, the length, depth and content of the courses followed and the orientation of the syllabus will be considered. Knowledge and application assessments may be required which show HE skills and language fluency sufficient to enable you to benefit from postgraduate level study; these will include evidence of research, critiquing and the skills of academic writing and IT; reflective practice and communication skills; collaborative and integrated approach to working.

If your higher education was not followed in English, a score of 6.5 in each component of the IELTS English assessment, or equivalent, is required.

If you are already a practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine and wish to upgrade their qualification to Masters and meet the criteria above, you may be able to apply for Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning for relevant modules up to a maximum of 50%.

Applications are expected from the following professional groupings:
British Acupuncture Council or equivalent professional body for acupuncturists with degree level entry requirements either in the UK or overseas; and
Members of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine or equivalent who wish to upgrade their academic skills to Masters level.

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