Chinese Medicine Clinical Practice Courses

Below is a list of Chinese Medicine Clinical Practice courses offered at Pacific Rim College.

Clinical Observation (CMCP101)

Clinical Observation provides students with both observational and therapeutic experience in a multidisciplinary medical clinic. Students observe qualified and experienced practitioners in their care of patients and clinical management. Students learn clinical protocol, treatment etiquette, consultation and counselling skills, practical diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic techniques.

Patients are treated by the instructor while a group of students observe and participate in some minor clinical tasks. The intake and acupuncture treatment are performed solely by the instructor.

Prerequisites: Must have and maintain a current CTCMA Student Registration number. Must be enrolled in a diploma program within the School of ACM. Credits: 1 Hours: 15

Clinical Supervised Practice (CMCP102)

In these clinics, patients are treated by a student practitioner while under the direct supervision and guidance of the instructor. The student practitioner performs the intake and the acupuncture treatment.

Prerequisites: 9 credits CMCP101*, ACU113/114*, OM101/102. Students need to complete 3 credits of CMCP102 to be eligible for graduation. Only students who are still completing this amount are eligible to register for this clinic. Must have and maintain a current CTCMA student registration number. Must be enrolled in a diploma program within the School of ACM. *Students who have not met these prerequisites can complete the last 3 credits of CMCP101 and ACU113/114 concurrent to taking this clinic. Credits: 1 Hours: 30

Clinical Supervised Practice: Community Clinic (CMCP102/200/300)

Student practitioners perform all aspect of the treatment under the supervision of the instructor. These appointments are in a ‘community style’ clinic, meaning they all occur in the same large room (as opposed to private sessions in individual rooms). The student practitioners perform all aspects of the treatment.

CMCP102/200/300 counts towards CMCP102 program requirements for students who have not yet completed 3 credits of CMCP102. It counts towards CMCP200/300 program requirements for students who have already completed 3 credits of CMCP102 and who are thus at the independent clinic level.

*Students who have not met prerequisites can complete the last 3 credits of CMCP101 and ACU113/114 concurrent to taking this course.

CMCP111/112 Classmate Case Study Clinic (CMCP111/112)

CMCP111/112 provides students with observational and therapeutic experience in a clinic setting. Students both observe and take part in the treatment of fellow students in attendance. Students learn clinical protocol, treatment etiquette, consultation, practical diagnosis, and therapeutic techniques, all while being treated themselves and observing treatment of their peers. Student cases and treatment are alternated and explored weekly, helping support their own health while completing their program at PRC.

Students enrolled in the clinic are treated by the instructor and by classmates, under direct supervision. Students should be open to sharing their health concerns with the supervisor and classmates, as all students will be observing the intake and treatment. No outside patients/members of the public are booked for this clinic.

This clinic may fulfill a maximum 1.5 credits of CMCP102 program credits.

*Students who have not met prerequisites can complete the last 3 credits of CMCP101 and ACU113/114 concurrent to taking this course.

Prerequisites: 9 credits CMCP101*, ACU113/114*, OM101/102, Must have and maintain a current CTCMA Student Registration number. Must be enrolled in a diploma program within the School of ACM. Credits: 1.5 Hours: 45

Clinical Independent Practice (CMCP200/300)

In these clinics, patients are treated by advanced students who perform all aspects of the treatment in a private clinical setting. The supervisor is on site, but is not necessarily in direct observation of the student practitioners unless specifically requested. TCM herbal medicine is not prescribed in these clinics.

Prerequisites: 3 credits CMCP102. While registration on the portal is open, students may enroll in a maximum of 6 credits of CMCP200/300/400/500 (excluding waitlist credits). Must have and maintain a current CTCMA student registration number. Must be enrolled in a diploma program within the School of ACM. Credits: 1 Hours: 30

Advanced Clinical Observation (CMCP301)

Aided by the knowledge gained through multiple years of TCM education, students attending this advanced observation clinic have the opportunity to again observe patient care by a skilled and experienced Registered Acupuncturist. There are 2 patient slots available in each 3-hour clinic. Patients receive a TCM diagnosis, therapeutic plan, and treatment consisting primarily of acupuncture.

Prerequisites: 3 credits of CMCP102, Must have and maintain and a current CTCMA student registration number. Credits: 1 Hours: 30

Clinical Externship/Global Outreach Program (CMCP351)

In lieu of hours required in CMCP200/300, students gain valuable clinical experience either working with a qualified Acupuncturist in a private clinical setting or while participating in the College’s Global Outreach Program. Students in the School of ACM can earn a maximum of 5 credits of CMCP351 to count towards their CMCP200/300 program requirements.

Prerequisites: 200 hours clinical practice, OM201/202, ACU113/114, permission from the Dean, must have and maintain a current CTCMA student registration number. Credits: 1 Hours: 30

TCM Clinical Independent Practice (CMCP400)

In these clinics, patients are treated by advanced students who perform all aspects of the treatment, which may include Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, in a private clinical setting. The supervisor is on site, but is not necessarily in direct observation of the student practitioners unless specifically requested.

Advanced TCM Clinical Observation (CMCP401)

Aided by the knowledge gained through multiple years of TCM education, students attending this advanced observation clinic have the opportunity to again observe patient care by a skilled and experienced TCM Practitioner. There are 2 patient slots available in each 3-hour clinic. Patients receive a TCM diagnosis, therapeutic plan, and treatment consisting of a TCM herbal prescription and potentially acupuncture. Students gain dispensary experience compounding formulas and may be permitted to partake directly in patient care.

Prerequisites: CBOT401/402, 7.5 credits of CMCP200, must have and maintain a current CTCMA student registration number. Semester: Various Credits: 1 Hours: 30

Clinical Externship/Global Outreach Program (CMCP451)

In lieu of hours required in CMCP400, students gain valuable clinical experience either working with a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner in a private clinical setting or while participating in the College’s Global Outreach Program. Students employ all the skills they have learned thus far, and experience life as a Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Students in the School of ACM can earn a maximum of 3 credits of CMCP451 to count towards their CMCP400 program requirements.

Prerequisites: 200 hours clinical practice, OM201/202, ACU113/114, permission from the Dean, must have and maintain a current CTCMA student registration number. Credits: 1 Hours: 30

TCM Clinical Independent Practice (CMCP500)

Advanced TCM Clinical Observation (CMCP501)

Aided by the knowledge gained through multiple years of TCM education, students attending this advanced observation clinic have the opportunity to again observe patient care by a skilled and experienced Dr.TCM. There are 2 patient slots available in each 3-hour clinic. Patients receive a TCM diagnosis, therapeutic plan, and treatment consisting of a TCM herbal prescription and potentially acupuncture. Students gain dispensary experience compounding formulas and may be permitted to partake directly in patient care.

Prerequisites: CBOT401/402, 7.5 credits of CMCP200, must have and maintain a current CTCMA student registration number. Credits: 1.5 Hours: 45

Clinical Externship/Global Outreach Program (CMCP551)

In lieu of hours required in CMCP500, students gain valuable clinical experience either working with a qualified Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine in a private clinical setting or while participating in the College’s Global Outreach Program. Students employ all the skills they have learned thus far, and experience life as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Students in the School of ACM can earn a maximum of 6 credits of CMCP551 to count towards their CMCP500 program requirements.

Prerequisites: 200 hours clinical practice, OM201/202, ACU113/114, permission from the Dean, must have and maintain a current CTCMA student registration number. Credits: 1 Hours: 30