Chinese Traditional Medicine Courses in China

Allied Gateway, Shanghai:
Allied Gateway offers our students the opportunity to study Chinese medicine in China. We are located throughout China in Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Guilin, Nanchang and Guangzhou. We offer a Chinese medicine clinical study program.

4-week Intensive Acupuncture / Tuina/ TCM Introductory Program
4-week Acupuncture / TCM Intensive Introductory Program

Program Description
6 hours a day, from Monday to Friday, this is an intensive program that can make a learner to have great practice ability in weeks! This program aims to TCM practical application for practitioners and self healers.

TCM theories are taught but not circumscribed in. Case-treatments for Chronic and Acute Pain, Neurological Disorders, Upper Respiratory Disorders, Digestive Disorders, Urinary and Reproductive Disorders etc. will be detailedly studied as an important part of this program.

The program is scheduled to begin with the Basic Theory of Chinese Medicine, through Classic Theory of Chinese Medicine including Meridians, Acupoints, Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, and Acupuncture Therapeutics and unique Acupuncture and Moxibustion treatment for different patients with different diseases, and finally give the students hospital probation.

All the profound theories of the course will be explained in simple language in English with the aim of helping students to understand clearly and fully. And the professional and sufficient clinical practices ensure the practical application after completing this program.

Introductory Course of Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Course Description
3-month Acupuncture and Moxibustion Program of Introductory Level is offered to those who possess no prior education of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but interested in learning TCM. Combine theory with practice; classroom lectures with clinical practice is to be followed. Apart from the traditional way of learning of sitting through classes, participants also get valuable opportunity of practicing in a local clinic as a group of 4 or 5 learners. The course is recognized by the World Health Organization.

Features
- Comprehensive TCM training in English
- Clinical Practice combined to consolidate knowledge learned
- Intensive TCM training: 25 hours/week
- Full immersion and exposure to local culture and environment

Teaching Method
Lectures in classroom, coaching in groups, clinical practice, lectures on a special topic and visits to hospitals will be undertaken so as to consolidate the acquired knowledge and technique.

Teaching Purpose and Requirements
Through 3 months study, the participants will be able to acquire a brief understanding of basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine and a preliminary mastery of fundamentals of acupuncture and moxibustion in relation to basic techniques of manipulation and locations of about 120 commonly - used points as well as therapeutic methods of treating about 25 kinds of common diseases by applying the theory of differentiating syndromes according to channels and collaterals.

TCM / Acupuncture / Tuina TCM Hospital Practice Program

Program Introduction
6 hours/day 5 days/week, you'll practice in a REAL hospital facing real patients by following the real working day of a TCM doctor in TCM hospital. You'll gain valuable experience in learning treatments skills with Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Tuina, Observe-Smell-Ask-Pulse Diagnosis, TCM herbal prescriptions, TCM Medicine and other main TCM treatment skills.

Practice Subjects
- Treatment technique with Acupuncture & Moxibustion
- Treatment technique with Tuina
- Treatment technique with diet and others
- Diagnosis system of Observe-Smell-Ask-Pulse, and tongue

Features
- Real life TCM hospital practice with experienced Chinese dcotors in top TCM hospitals of China
- English translation included
- Coverage of main TCM treatment skills
- 6 hours/day 5 days/week
- Full immersion and exposure to local culture and environment

Eligibility
The program is eligible to those who have Chinese TCM education at least of 3 months and more.

26-day Taiji / Qigong / Mandarin Combined Course in Shanghai

Course Description
The 26-day Taiji / Qigong / Mandarin combined course consists of 2 kinds of classes: Qigong and basic Mandarin classes. Classes will be given by licensed experts and explained in simple language in English with the aim of helping students to understand well. You will also be given instructions in practice.

With this course, you're fully exposed in typical Chinese cultures as well as Chinese language in a short time.

The Qigong class covers 5 skills - Taiji, Yijin Jing, Ba Duan Jin, Five-Animal Game and Liu Zi Jue.

The Mandarin class covers Pin Yin, daily dialogue, gramma and real-life instructions.

Acupuncture Clinical Internship / Probation / Practice Program in China
6 hours / day, 5 days / week, you'll practice / probate in a REAL hospital facing real patients by following the real working day of a TCM doctor in TCM hospital.

You'll gain valuable experience in learning treatments skills and technique with Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Tuina, Observe-Smell-Ask-Pulse Diagnosis, TCM herbal prescriptions, TCM Medicine and other treatment skills.

Study subjects cover either Acupuncture, and/or Tuina and/or internal medicine, pre-set up according to participant's background and program duration.

Basically, according to program duration, after our pre-arrangement, you can do this program on subject(s) wished.

Treatment technique with Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Treatment technique with Tuina
Treatment technique with diet and others
Diagnosis system of Observe-Smell-Ask-Pulse, and tongue

Tuina Clinical Internship / Probation / Practice Program in China
6 hours / day, 5 days / week, you'll practice / probate in a REAL hospital facing real patients by following the real working day of a TCM doctor in TCM hospital.

You'll gain valuable experience in learning treatments skills and technique with Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Tuina, Observe-Smell-Ask-Pulse Diagnosis, TCM herbal prescriptions, TCM Medicine and other treatment skills.

Study subjects cover either Acupuncture, and/or Tuina and/or internal medicine, pre-set up according to participant's background and program duration.

Basically, according to program duration, after our pre-arrangement, you can do this program on subject(s) wished.

Treatment technique with Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Treatment technique with Tuina
Treatment technique with diet and others
Diagnosis system of Observe-Smell-Ask-Pulse, and tongue

3-month Acupuncture and Moxibustion Basic Program
3-month Acupuncture and Moxibustion Program of Introductory Level is offered to those who possess no prior education of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but interested in learning TCM. Combine theory with practice; classroom lectures with clinical practice is to be followed. Apart from the traditional way of learning of sitting through classes, participants also get valuable opportunity of practicing in a local clinic as a group of 4 or 5 learners. The course is recognized by the World Health Organization.

Comprehensive TCM training in English
Clinical Practice combined to consolidate knowledge learned
Intensive TCM training: 25 hours/week
Full immersion and exposure to local culture and environment

Lectures in classroom, coaching in groups, clinical practice, lectures on a special topic and visits to hospitals will be undertaken so as to consolidate the acquired knowledge and technique.

Basic science of traditional Chinese medicine
Diagnostics of TCM
Science of meridians and acupoints,
Techniques, therapeutics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Channels, collaterals and acupuncture points
General introduction to treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion
Clinical treatment

Through 3 months study, the participants will be able to acquire a brief understanding of basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine and a preliminary mastery of fundamentals of acupuncture and moxibustion in relation to basic techniques of manipulation and locations of about 120 commonly - used points as well as therapeutic methods of treating about 25 kinds of common diseases by applying the theory of differentiating syndromes according to channels and collaterals.

Advanced Course of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Course
The course intends to strengthen participants' understanding of theories of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture treatment skills. Clinical practice and lectures of specific topic are emphasized. Combine theory with practice; classroom lectures with clinical practice is to be followed. Apart from the traditional way of learning of sitting through classes, participants also get valuable opportunity during the last month of the program to follow with TCM teachers at local clinic.

The 3-month Acupuncture and Moxibustion Program of Advanced Level is offered to health care providers graduated from a medical university or college, or licensed in their countries or regions, or with certain practical experience and with minimum high school education.

Through three months study, the participants will be able to acquire a complete understanding of basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine, a systematic knowledge of channels and collaterals and a perfect mastery of about 250 points and the clinical techniques of acupuncture in relation to the differentiation, methods of treatment and prescriptions of 40 common diseases and some difficult diseases according to the theories of traditional Chinese medicine.

Advanced Course of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Shanghai
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Course Description
The course intends to strengthen participants' understanding of theories of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture treatment skills. Clinical practice and lectures of specific topic are emphasized. Combine theory with practice; classroom lectures with clinical practice is to be followed. Apart from the traditional way of learning of sitting through classes, participants also get valuable opportunity during the last month of the program to follow with TCM teachers at local clinic.

Features

Comprehensive TCM training in English
Clinical Practice focused on disease treatment
TCM training: 5 hours/day & 25 hours/week
Full immersion and exposure to local culture and environment
Feasibility
The 3-month Acupuncture and Moxibustion Program of Advanced Level is offered to health care providers graduated from a medical university or college, or licensed in their countries or regions, or with certain practical experience and with minimum high school education.

Program Schedules and Dates

Program Name
Program
Code Program Dates
Application Deadline
Enrollment Deadline

3-month Advanced Acupuncture Program
TCMSHADV:
Apr 01 Apr -
30 Jun 01 Feb 01 Mar

It's advisable to confirm your enrollment with Allied Gateway at your earliest convenience to secure your accommodation.

Teaching Method
Lectures in classroom, coaching in groups, clinical practice, lectures on a special topic and visits to hospitals will be undertaken so as to consolidate the acquired knowledge and technique.

Class Hours


Mornings Afternoons Total Hours/week
8:30am – 11:40am
(Mon – Thur)
Fri Self Study
1:30pm – 3:30pm
(Mon – Thur)
Fri Self Study 25 hours/week

Clinical Practice Schedule
Participants will practice in a local hospital with a group of 4-5.
1-2 week: theories classes whole day
3-4 week: clinical practice three times/week
5 week onward: clinical practice in the mornings, lectures in the afternoon

Main subjects:


Clinical Practice in Acupuncture
Clinical Topic Lectures in Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Teaching Purpose and Requirements
Through three months study, the participants will be able to acquire a complete understanding of basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine, a systematic knowledge of channels and collaterals and a perfect mastery of about 250 points and the clinical techniques of acupuncture in relation to the differentiation, methods of treatment and prescriptions of 40 common diseases and some difficult diseases according to the theories of traditional Chinese medicine.

Schedule
The 1st period: 3 weeks (from the 1st to the 2nd week)
The participants are required to have a brief understanding of the development of acupuncture and a complete knowledge of the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine. A systematic understanding of channels and a further mastery of about 250 points is required.

The 2nd period: 3 weeks (from the 3rd week to the 13th week).
The participants are required, through clinical practice, to have a perfect knowledge of the treating principles, treating methods and the basic principles for prescription and selection of the points, and a relatively perfect mastery of the commonly used points and acupuncture techniques, in relation to the clinical treatment of about 40 diseases. The participants are also required to deepen their understanding of some acupuncture theories through the lectures on special topics.

Evaluation and Certificate
A final examination will be held at the end of the program. Certificate will be issued to the participants who pass the examination successfully.