Clinical Training

Pacific Rim College takes great pride in providing opportunities for experiential-based learning. We are determined to turn today’s learners into tomorrow’s leaders in the health care industry. Due to the emphasis that we place on clinical training, students throughout their academic career may take advantage of valuable clinical opportunities in our on-campus health clinic as well as in clinics throughout Victoria and around the world. In the diploma programs in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine and Holistic Nutrition, students begin clinical training in the very first week of studies.

Student Clinic

The Student Clinic is an on-campus facility where students gain the majority of their clinical training. From the very first week of their educational experience at Pacific Rim College, students are in the clinic gaining hands-on experience working with patients from the Victoria community. All clinical training is guided by experienced and licensed practitioners. First and second year students learn under the tutelage of these licensed practitioners to gain experience that prepares them for independent clinical practice that begins in their third year of studies.

Clinical Externship Program

The Clinical Externship Program (CEP) provides students with the opportunity to complete clinical training in approved facilities within the Victoria community and beyond. The college maintains very strict standards in evaluating potential health care facilities and practitioners for clinical leadership. Students must seek pre-approval for all CEP opportunities by submitting to the appropriate Program Dean a completed Application for Clinical Placement. The Application also includes detailed information about CEP training including prerequisites and criteria.