CCATCM Admission Requirements

 

The Diploma Program of the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine has the following minimum requirements:

1. A sincere interest in acupuncture, Chinese medicine and the healing profession.

2. High School Diploma or equivalent.

Please note: The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA) is the regulatory body in British Columbia. On December 28, 2009, CTCMA has approved the dropping of a previous requirement of a 2 year prerequisites for entry into Acupuncture and TCM schools in British Columbia. An individual no longer has to complete 2 years of university education before entering a TCM / Acupuncture training program. So the British Columbia acupuncture colleges have changed their admission requirements to high school diploma accordingly.

British Columbia was the first province in Canada to regulate the practice of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our college’s Acupuncture diploma programs were developed based on the standards of British Columbia Acupuncture colleges. Our college has decided to change our admission requirements according to BC Acupuncture colleges' requirement.

The two year university credits prerequisite is still required for licensing & practicing in BC upon application to the CTCMA* after graduation.

*Refer to the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CTCMA) of British Columbia CTCMA website for information about registration in BC.		  


3. A mature student with the appropriate life experience and life skills may be considered (see PCC prerequisites.).

4. Applicants must submit
（1） A completed application for admission
（2） Relevant school Diplomas
（3） Relevant school transcripts
（4） A personal resume
（5） Two letters of reference
（6） Two passport -sized photos
（7） $100 application fee
（8） A letter outlining financial resources to complete the program
（9） A letter outlining future plans and reasons you expect to successfully complete the program of studies


 5. Applicants must have a satisfactory admissions interview
 


Upon acceptance into the Program and previous to the start of classes, students must complete the following:

1. Students must submit a complete health form from their doctor
2. Students must complete a financial payment plan with the College’s financial officer.
3. Students must submit a $400 tuition deposit.
4. Students must submit $297 for the Nova Scotia Training Completion Fund.