TCM-Acupuncture Program

Information Session

May 27, 2020

Agenda• TCM-Acupuncture(intro)• Program Components/Structure• Study Mode• Why KPU TCM-AD program• Program/Enrollment Requirements• TCM/acupuncture Works• Program Costs• Contact Information• Licensing Exams• Job Opportunities• Q & A

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Program Components

• Foundation(s) TCMAcupuncture

• Western medical science• Acupuncture therapeutics• Clinical practice• Others

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Program Structure• Three academic years in six semesters• Complete within two calendar years

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Semester Courses Hours Credits1 4 280 142 4 320 163 6 320 154 6 320 145 5 360 146 5 340 13

TOTAL: 30 1940 86

Study Mode(s)• Theory classes

• Lab (simulation) experience

• Clinical practice

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Why KPU TCM-Acupuncture Program

• First Public University

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Why KPU TCM-Acupuncture Program

High qualified & experienced faculty team

• Most of them have either a PhD or Dr. TCM

• All of them have long teaching & clinical experiences

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Why KPU TCM-Acupuncture Program

KPU teaching clinic

• Lots hands on practice opportunity

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Why KPU TCM-Acupuncture Program

Resources

• University campus learning environment

• University library

• Financial support

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Program Requirements

• English 12 with a minimum grade of C+(or equivalent)

• 60 university credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or more*

• Interview by the program Chair and/or letters of reference (if required)

• Overseas students need proof of English language proficiency

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Program Requirements cont….

After offer of admission to the program:

• Criminal record check

• Canadian CPR Level C certification

• Immunization Record

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Enrollment RequirementsKPU Admissions require:

• application for admission

• official post-secondary transcripts*

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TCM/Acupuncture Works?中医有效吗

Practice over 2000 years

WHO Recognition

Research

Public Acceptance

TCM-A Works?中医有效吗

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UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization

On the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

TCM-A Works?中医有效吗

中医有效吗• Hand Tremor Before Treatment• Before treatment Feb 12, 2019.MP4

• After First Acupuncture Treatment• After first treatment Feb 2019.MP4

• After Second Treatment• After second treatment.MP4

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• Sciatic Pain Before Treatment• Sciatic pain before acupuncture.MOV

• After Treatment• Sciatic pain after.MOV

Program CostsTCM-AD Program Info Session

• $300/credit (Domestic Student)

• approx. $4,600/semester ($4,100-$5,200)

• additional fees of $790 re: KSA (health/dental/multi-pass)

Contacts

• Hannah Cenailo, FSO Office604-599-2067hannah.cenaiko@kpu.ca

• John Yang, Program Chair604-599-2286john.yang@kpu.ca

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STEP 1

Apply-• Online at kpu.ca/apply• Study Category: Undergraduate• Faculty: Health• Applicant Category: Transfer student• *Check box for transfer credit if applicable (takes

6-8 weeks)

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STEP 2

Meet Admission Requirements- ASAP• Post-secondary transcripts (direct)• High school transcripts (sealed)• Proof of English 12-C+ (or equivalent)

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STEP 3

Accept Offer of Admission• Pay Deposit on your Online Self-Service

(OSS)

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STEP 4

Register for Courses• Register for ACUP courses and ENGL 1100

through Online Self-Service (OSS)• www.kpu.ca/registration/timetables• Meet with an academic advisor to discuss

course planning (if required)

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STEP 5

Begin Your Studies!

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Pan-Canadian Licensing Exam• Successful completion of the

Acupuncture Diploma program

• Written Exam

• Clinical Case-Study Exam

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Future Career • Operate your own private clinic

• Join an existing practise

• Work in a hospital environment

• Conduct research

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Future Career

• Extended health insurance

• MSP

• ICBC

• No GST/HST

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Financial Aid

Student Awards + Financial Assistance

Over $2,000,000 annually to students at KPU• Scholarships• Bursaries• Awards• Government Student Loans and Grants

More info: kpu.ca/awards

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