OCTCM Academic Catalogue

LEADING EDUCATION, ADVANCING OUR MEDICAL PROFESSION
AND PASSING ON A PRECIOUS HERITAGE TO YOU
ACADEMIC CATALOGUE
AND
STUDENT
HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Markham Campus
3190 Steeles Avenue East
Unit 110,
Markham, Ontario
L3R 1G9
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Medicine 18
toronto@octcm.com
Practitioner
10
Our Mission
04 Advanced
Diploma of
About Us Traditional
05 Chinese
Medicine
Regulation 12
Information
Our Faculty
06 Elective & 20
Certificate
Courses Admission
14 30
Financial
Information
31
Academic
Standards
33
Learn more at
octcm.com
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Professor
satisfied with temporary solutions to illness and pain. As we edu-
Ben Bin Jiang Wu cate our communities on the long-lasting effects of holistic-based
medicine, we see a greater demand for practitioners of comple-
mentary medicine in North America. As a healing tradition that
dates back 2,500 years, traditional Chinese medicine has gained
a reputation for its success in treating a multitude of diseases
and illnesses and, predominantly, for its effectiveness in preven-
tion. Inevitably, there is an increasing demand for acupuncturists
and TCM practitioners.
The purpose and goal of OCTCM is to introduce students to the

most advanced theoretical and practical TCM training available
in North America. We endeavour to prepare and train graduates
to become caring, ethical, and highly effective practitioners in
the fields of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, tuina massage, and
qigong.
Through our affiliation with highly recognized TCM universities

in China, our students have the opportunity to receive rare and
Welcome to the Ontario College of Traditional unique training within Canada by world-renowned guest lecturers
and to participate in our annual clinical internships in China.
Chinese Medicine Dear Friends, I am extremely honoured to have the support of a most exceptio-
I am delighted and honoured by this opportunity to introduce nal team of instructors and staff members, who are all dedicated
Inheriting ancient knowledge to assisting our students in pursuing their goals as practitioners
you to our college of traditional Chinese medicine.
through traditional Chinese of TCM. Since OCTCM was founded in 1998, it has enjoyed an
medicine. The Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is vice-pre- impressive reputation for its outstanding teaching staff and com-
sident of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies prehensive study programs.
(WFCMS), vice-president of the World Federation of Acup-
uncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS), vice-president of the At OCTCM you will discover a supportive and engaging educatio-
Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Colleges of Canada nal experience that is founded on a compassionate and caring
(FTCMCC) and the president of Council of Traditional Chinese college community. Our students have been extremely successful
Medicine Schools of Ontario (CTCMASO). in creating numerous opportunities to practice TCM. Our gra- Hou Po / 厚朴 / Magnolia Bark
duates go on to open TCM clinics, work in hospitals and health Cortex Magnolia Officinalis
The Acupuncture and TCM Practitioner programs at OCTCM and wellness clinics, become TCM instructors, partner with This warming herb promotes
movement of qi, transforms
are designed to meet and exceed the educational requirements other medical professionals, and conduct research in the field of dampness, resolves stagnation
of CTCMPAO towards registered acupuncturist (R.Ac) and complementary medicine. The choice is yours. The possibilities
registered traditional Chinese medicine practitioner (R.TCMP) are endless. At OCTCM we are committed to helping you achieve
certifications. Our graduates are eligible to attend the national your personal goals and dreams, and we are honored to have the
examinations held by CARB-TCMPA. opportunity to assist you with your study and practice of TCM.
OCTCM is an official Inheritance Base for Acupuncture and Sincerely,

Moxibustion under the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxi-
bustion Societies (WFAS), an NGO in official relation with the
World Health Organization (WHO).
As the population ages and an increasing number of people

suffer from the effects of overpopulation, environmental polluti- Prof. Ben Bin Jiang Wu
Ph.D. R.Ac. R.TCMP.
on, and unhealthy diets and lifestyles, concern over health care
services has garnered attention among politicians, community,
and medical professionals worldwide. People are no longer
2 Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine 3
Our Mission About Us
Markham Campus,
Library
Leading education, Our college provides

advancing our flexible schedules,
medical profession comfortable and
and passing on a accessible learning
precious heritage environments,
to you friendly and
knowledgeable staff,
and a convenient
location. Full- and
part-time schedules
are sure to meet your
needs for day, night,
Our mandate is to share the wisdom of or weekend classes.
tradition and our lineage with you while
we explore the possibilities of practice in
today’s diverse medical world
Ontario College of Traditional Our specialties include advanced

Chinese Medicine is dedicated needle manipulations as taught We are certified by Human Resource sible learning environments, friendly academic environment. Our lineage
to training a new generation by Master Jin Zhang, Wu’s Head Development Canada as an edu- and knowledgeable staff, and a con- of acupuncture manipulation tech-
of practitioners in the ancient Massage which was created by cational institution and recognized venient location with free parking. niques has been handed down from
art and science of traditional our president, TCM as practiced by the Minister of Employment and Full- and part-time schedules are Master Jin Zhang, a world renowned
Professor Zhang, is declared an intangible UNESCO heritage, Chinese medicine. We strive to in integrative medical contexts, Immigration. We are also registered sure to meet your needs for day, expert in needle manipulations, and
demonstrates a needle insertion technique
offer students the most advanced and qigong (also known as energy with the Canada Revenue Agency night, or weekend classes. we continue to share this tradition
theoretical and practical traditional medicine). and Toronto Municipal Licensing with our students.
Chinese medicine training available & Standards, which means that Since 1998, we have trained
Toronto Campus officially opened on
in North America. We work to October 2016 students of our college can apply exceptional acupuncturists and
advance public understanding and for government financial assistance, TCM practitioners and are at the
knowledge of Chinese medicine in (if eligible) and that graduates can forefront of the field. We are excited
our communities. At OCTCM we apply to write the Pan-Canadian TCM to offer you the opportunity to study
guide our students on their journeys and Acupuncture exams to qualify this treasured field of medicine.
toward fulfilling both personal and for R.Ac and R.TCMP titles. Our At OCTCM we equip students with
professional dreams. In turn, our International University Partnership the skills, knowledge, and support
graduates emerge as dedicated program allows students to apply to help them realize all of their
leaders and acclaimed practitioners to Henan University of Traditional academic and professional goals.
in traditional and contemporary Chinese Medicine upon the comple-
integrative medical practices. tion of their second year and to The Ontario College of Traditional
transfer their OCTCM credits so Chinese Medicine is a leader in
that they can earn a Bachelor of education and professional develop-
Medicine, master’s, or doctorate ment, offering the most advanced
degree through further study in theoretical and practical training
China. Our college provides flexible available today. We employ excep-
Toronto Campus is conveniently located in the heart of Chinatown at
schedules, comfortable and acces- tional faculty and cultivate a rich the southeast corner of Dundas and Spadina
Regulation Information
OCTCM has strong affiliations with PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ACCREDITATION INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
local and international Chinese
medicine communities. Through CMAAC WFCMS HNUCM
these networks, our students and Graduates of the Acupuncture and TCM OCTCM is Vice President of the World Henan University of Chinese Medicine is
Practitioner diploma programs are eli-
graduates have opportunities to study Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies a leading university for TCM located in
gible for professional membership in the (WFCMS), an international, non-profit Zhengzhou, China. OCTCM and Henan
and practice TCM at the highest levels Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Asso- organization of Chinese Medicine soci- University of Chinese Medicine (HATCM)
and in a global context. ciation of Canada (CMAAC). eties, colleges, and universities. are affiliated schools. Advanced training,
clinical internships, and degree opportu-
nities are offered through this partnership.
CTCMPAO CSCMA
WFAS
The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Graduates of the Acupuncture and TCM
OCTCM is Vice President of the Acu- HLJUCM
Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario Practitioner diploma programs are eligible
puncture and Moxibustion under the Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medi-
(CTCMPAO) is the governing body established by for professional membership in the Cana-
World Federation of Acupuncture- cine offers strong TCM training in Hei-
the government of Ontario under the Regulated dian Society of Chinese Medicine and
Moxibustion Societies (WFAS), an NGO longjiang province, China. OCTCM and
Health Professions Act of 1991 and the Traditional Acupuncture (CSCMA).
in official relation with the World Health Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medi-
Chinese Medicine Act of 2006. The curricula of Organization (WHO). cine (HLJUCM) are affiliated schools.
our Acupuncture and TCM Practitioner diploma
WHMIA
programs are designed to prepare students for
Graduates of the Wu’s Head Massage CDUTCM
both the theoretical and practical requirements FTCMCC
diploma program are eligible for profes- Chengdu University of TCM offers strong
for successful completion of the Pan-Canadian
sional membership in the Wu’s Head Our Acupuncture and TCM Practitioner TCM training in Sichuan province, China.
Written and Clinical Case-Study Examinations
Massage International Association diploma programs meet and exceed the OCTCM and Chengdu University of TCM
for TCM practitioners and acupuncturists.
(WHMIA). minimum curriculum requirements set (CDUTCM) are affiliated schools.
Registration with the CTCMPAO requires the
by the Federation of Traditional Chinese
successful completion of these exams as well
Medicine Colleges of Canada (FTCMCC). JXUTCM
as other additional requirements. Through the
OCTCM is a founding institution and Vice Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese
Labour Mobility Act, registered acupuncturists and
Combining innovative President of the FTCMCC. Medicine offers strong TCM training in
TCM practitioners in Ontario may be permitted learning technology with
to register in other provinces that have similar Jiangxi province, China. OCTCM and
time honoured and evidence
legislation. For more information on any additional Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese
based practices in traditional CTCMASO
requirements visit ctcmpao.on.ca. Chinese medicine, OCTCM Medicine (JXUTCM) are affiliated schools.
offers our students access OCTCM is a founding member and
to a TCM Meridians and President of the Council of Traditional
Acupoints Anatomical Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
GXUCM
Teaching Platform that is Schools of Ontario (CTCMASO). For Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine
CMTO accessible to our students.
more information visit: www.ctcmaso.ca offers strong TCM training in Guangxi
Acupuncture courses offered by OCTCM are This platform integrates province, China. OCTCM and Guangxi
TCM meridians and
approved by the College of Massage Therapists University of Chinese Medicine(GXUCM)
acupoints, anatomy and
of Ontario (CMTO) as meeting the minimum edu- physiology with 3D virtual are affiliated schools.
cational requirement in acupuncture for massage technology to provide
therapists. CEU (continuing education units) will an immersive learning HUCM
be earned upon completion of coursework. experience including: Traditional Chinese medicine is Hebei University of Chinese Medicine
a variety of teaching
assessment functions such
increasingly recognized by the offers strong TCM training in Hebei
as meridian circulation, general public and government alike. province, China. OCTCM and Hebei
NCCAOM acupoint positioning,
acupoint selection, and
Research and practical possibilities University of Chinese Medicine (HUCM)
are affiliated schools.
To practice in the United States, most states meridian and acupoint grow each year and OCTCM strives to
require registration with the National Certificate anatomy.
stay at the forefront of the movement CCUCM
Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
(NCCAOM). All of our graduates who have taken to bridge traditional and modern Chuangchun University of Chinese Med-
the Pan-Canadian exams have been successfully medicine. We teach the skills that icine offers strong TCM training in Jilin
province, China. OCTCM and Chuang-
certified by NCCAOM. Please refer to nccaom.org position our graduates at the top of chun University of Chinese Medicine
for more information.
the field. (CCUCM)are affiliated schools.
Program of Study
DIPLOMA OF ACUPUNCTURE
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIRED REQUIRED CLINIC:
HOURS: ELECTIVES: (DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT)
2010 HRS 120 HRS 540 HRS
TERM 1 TERM 3 TERM 5*

COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS
ACU-201 Meridians 2 30 ACU-204 Acupuncture 2 30 BME-506 Western Clinical Medicine 4 60

Therapeutics
ACU-202 Acupoints I 4 60 BME-507 Pharmacology 2 30
ACU-206 Acupuncture 3 45 Glass cups for the use in fire
ACU-205 Acupuncture 3 45 Techniques II CLI-606 Clinical Internship IV 8 120 cupping which creates a vacuum
when the cup is heated. The
Techniques I ACU-207 Adjunctive Therapies 3 45 INT-704A TCM Gynecology (ACU) 2 30 pressure pulls rather than pushing,
CLI-601 Introduction to 2 30 unlike the techniques of massage.
BME-502 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 60 INT-705A TCM Pediatrics (ACU) 2 30
Clinical Skills
BME-503 Microbiology 2 30 TOTAL 18 CRD 270 HRS
ENR-1002 Law, Ethics, and 2 30
Practice Management CLI-603 Clinical Internship I 4 60
MAN-401 Tuina Theory & 2 30 TCM-105 Diagnostics of TCM II 4 60
TERM 6
Techniques TOTAL 22 CRD 330 HRS
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS
TCM-100 Yangsheng/Chinese 3 45
Health Cultivation CLI-607 Clinical Internship V 12 180
TCM-102 Foundation of TCM I 4 60 TERM 4 ENR-1005 Graduation Examination 4 60
and Prep R.Ac
TOTAL 22 CRD 330 HRS COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS
BME-504 Pathophysiology 4 60 TCM-106A Diagnostics of 4 60

TCM III (ACU)
TERM 2 BME-505 Neuroanatomy for 2 30
TOTAL 20 CRD 300 HRS
Acupuncturists
CLI-604 Clinical Internship II 4 60
ACU-203 Acupoints II 4 60 *OSAP students must take at least 300 hours each term
CLI-605 Clinical Internship III 4 60
ACU-208 TCM Microsystems 2 30 to maintain full time status. Required electives are taken
INT-701A TCM Internal 2 30 during these terms.
BME-501 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 60 Medicine I (ACU)
CLI-602 Clinical Observation 4 60 INT-702A TCM Internal 2 30
& Assistantship Medicine II (ACU)
TCM-103 Foundation of TCM II 4 60 INT-703A TCM Traumatology (ACU) 2 30
TCM-104 Diagnostics of TCM I 4 60 INT-706A TCM Dermatology (ACU) 2 30
TOTAL 22 CRD 330 HRS TOTAL 22 CRD 330 HRS
Gua Sha tool for scraping

the skin surface
Moxibustion is a form of
heat therapy that is used in
conjunction with acupuncture
by cauterizing artemesia and
Combining learning innovation with time honoured traditions and evidence holding it near the acupoint.
based practices in traditional Chinese medicine, OCTCM offers our
students access to a Pulse Training Simulator (currently at the Markham
Campus). The learning device simulates 26 human pulse conditions.
Program of Study
CLOSE UP
Gou Qi Zi / 枸杞子 / Chinese Wolfberry Fruit Gua Lou / 栝楼 / Snakegourd Fruit
Fructus Lycii Fructus Trichosanthis
This herb nourish and tonify liver and The herbs cool and transform
kidney - yin and/or blood deficiency w ith phlegm-heat so it’s commonly used
DIPLOMA OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE sore back and legs, low grade abdominal pain. for treating respiratory conditions.
MEDICINE PRACTITIONER
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIRED REQUIRED CLINIC: PREREQUISITE: TOTAL REQUIRED CLINIC:
HOURS: ELECTIVES: (DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT) TRAINING: (DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT)
R.Ac
3000 HRS 195 HRS 840 HRS FULL & PART TIME 990 HRS 300 HRS
PROGRAM
TERM 1 TERM 3 TERM 5* TERM 8

COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS
ACU-201 Meridians 2 30 ACU-204 Acupuncture 2 30 BME-506 Western Clinical Medicine 4 60 CLI-609 Advanced Clinical 4 60
Therapeutics Internship II
ACU-202 Acupoints I 4 60 BME-507 Pharmacology 2 30
ACU-206 Acupuncture 3 45 CLI-610A Advanced Clinical 4 60
ACU-205 Acupuncture 3 45 CLI-606 Clinical Internship IV 8 120
Techniques II Internship III
Techniques I
ACU-207 Adjunctive Therapies 3 45 INT-704A TCM Gynecology (ACU) 2 30 HRB-305 Herbal Prescriptions II 4 60
CLI-601 Introduction to 2 30
Clinical Skills BME-502 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 60 INT-705A TCM Pediatrics (ACU) 2 30 HRB-306 Herbal Prescriptions III 4 60
ENR-1002 Law, Ethics, and 2 30 BME-503 Microbiology 2 30 TOTAL 18 CRD 270 HRS HRB-307 Herbal Patent Medicines 2 30
Practice Management INT-701H TCM Internal 2 30
CLI-603 Clinical Internship I 4 60
MAN-401 Tuina Theory & 2 30
TCM-105 Diagnostics of TCM II 4 60 TERM 6 Medicine I (HRB)
Techniques INT-702H TCM Internal 2 30
TCM-100 Yangsheng/Chinese 3 45 TOTAL 22 CRD 330 HRS COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS
Medicine II (HRB)
Health Cultivation CLI-607 Clinical Internship V 12 180
TCM-102 Foundation of TCM I 4 60 ENR-1005 Graduation Examination 4 60
TERM 4 and Prep R.Ac
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS TCM-106A Diagnostics of 4 60 TERM 9
BME-504 Pathophysiology 4 60 TCM III (ACU)
TERM 2 TOTAL 20 CRD 300 HRS
BME-505 Neuroanatomy for 2 30
CLI-610B Advanced Clinical 8 120
Acupuncturists
Internship III
ACU-203 Acupoints II 4 60 CLI-604 Clinical Internship II 4 60 TERM 7* ENR-1007 Graduation Examination 1 15
ACU-208 TCM Microsystems 2 30 CLI-605 Clinical Internship III 4 60 and Prep R.TCMP
BME-501 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 60 INT-701A TCM Internal 2 30 CLI-608 Advanced Clinical 4 60 INT-703H TCM Traumatology (HRB) 2 30
CLI-602 Clinical Observation 4 60 Medicine I (ACU) Internship I INT-704H TCM Gynecology (HRB) 2 30
& Assistantship INT-702A TCM Internal 2 30 HRB-301 Chinese Herbology I 4 60 INT-705H TCM Pediatrics (HRB) 2 30
TCM-103 Foundation of TCM II 4 60 Medicine II (ACU)
HRB-302 Chinese Herbology II 4 60 INT-706H TCM Dermatology (HRB) 2 30
TCM-104 Diagnostics of TCM I 4 60 INT-703A TCM Traumatology (ACU) 2 30
HRB-303 Herbal Pharmacy 2 30 TCM-106H Diagnostics of TCM III 4 60
TOTAL 22 CRD 330 HRS INT-706A TCM Dermatology (ACU) 2 30
Practicum (HRB)
HRB-304 Herbal Prescriptions I 2 30 TOTAL 21 CRD 315 HRS
HRB-309 Herbal Pharmacy 2 30
Standard filiform acupuncture Practicum II
needles with copper top. TOTAL 18 CRD 270 HRS
勤上
而士
The most learned earnestly put
Lian Qiao / 连翘 / Forsythia Fruit
行聞
Fructus Forsythiae their learning into pracitice.
之道
*OSAP students must take at least 300 hours each term The Dao De Jing, Laozi
Is used in most formulas for
to maintain full time status. Required electives are taken
，
treating inflammation.
during these terms.
Program of Study TERM 5* TERM 9
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE* COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS
BME-506 Western Clinical Medicine 4 60 CLI-610B Advanced Clinical 8 120

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIRED REQUIRED CLINIC: PREREQUISITE: TOTAL TRAINING REQUIRED CLINIC: BME-507 Pharmacology 2 30 Internship III
HOURS: ELECTIVES: (DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT) HOURS: (DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT)
R.TCMP CLI-606 Clinical Internship IV 8 120
ENR-1007 Graduation Examination 1 15
4005 HRS 450 HRS 1140 HRS FULL PROGRAM 1005 HRS 300 HRS and Prep R.TCMP
INT-704A TCM Gynecology (ACU) 2 30
INT-703H TCM Traumatology (HRB) 2 30
INT-705A TCM Pediatrics (ACU) 2 30
INT-704H TCM Gynecology (HRB) 2 30
INT-705H TCM Pediatrics (HRB) 2 30
TERM 1 TERM 3 INT-706H TCM Dermatology (HRB) 2 30
TERM 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS TCM-106H Diagnostics of 4 60
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS TCM III (HRB)
ACU-201 Meridians 2 30 ACU-204 Acupuncture 2 30
Therapeutics CLI-607 Clinical Internship V 12 180 TOTAL 21 CRD 315 HRS
ACU-202 Acupoints I 4 60
ACU-206 Acupuncture 3 45 ENR-1005 Graduation Examination 4 60
ACU-205 Acupuncture 3 45 and Prep R.Ac TERM 10
Techniques II
Techniques I
ACU-207 Adjunctive Therapies 3 45 TCM-106A Diagnostics of 4 60
CLI-601 Introduction to 2 30 TCM III (ACU)
Clinical Skills BME-502 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 60 BME-508 Biomedical Diagnostics 3 45
ENR-1002 Law, Ethics, and 2 30 BME-503 Microbiology 2 30 BME-509 Radiology & Imaging 2 30
Practice Management CLI-603 Clinical Observation 4 60 Diagnostics
MAN-401 Tuina Theory & 2 30 & Assistantship
TERM 7*
CLI-611 Advanced Clinical 4 60
Techniques TCM-105 Diagnostics of TCM II 4 60 COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS Internship IV
TCM-100 Yangsheng/Chinese 3 45 TOTAL 22 CRD 330 HRS CLI-608 Advanced Clinical 4 60 CMC-903 Huang Di Nei Jing 3 45
Health Cultivation Internship I ENR-1010 Research Methodology 3 45
TCM-102 Foundation of TCM I 4 60 HRB-301 Chinese Herbology I 4 60
TERM 4 HRB-310 TCM Pharmacology 2 30
TOTAL 22 CRD 330 HRS HRB-302 Chinese Herbology II 4 60 & Toxicology
HRB-303 Herbal Pharmacy 2 30 INT-708 TCM Otolaryngology 2 30
BME-504 Pathophysiology 4 60
TERM 2 Practicum INT-709 TCM Psychology 2 30
BME-505 Neuroanatomy for 2 30 HRB-304 Herbal Prescriptions I 2 30
Acupuncturists TOTAL 21 315
ACU-203 Acupoints II 4 60 HRB-309 Herbal Pharmacy 2 30
CLI-604 Clinical Internship II 4 60 Practicum II
ACU-208 TCM Microsystems 2 30 CLI-605 Clinical Internship III 4 60
TERM 11*
BME-501 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 60 INT-701A TCM Internal 2 30 COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS
CLI-602 Clinical Observation 4 60 Medicine I (ACU) CLI-613 Advanced Clinical 4 60

& Assistantship INT-702A TCM Internal 2 30
TERM 8 Internship VI
TCM-103 Foundation of TCM II 4 60 Medicine II (ACU) COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS CMC-904 Shang Han Lun 3 45
TCM-104 Diagnostics of TCM I 4 60 INT-703A TCM Traumatology (ACU) 2 30 CLI-609 Advanced Clinical 4 60 CMC-905 Jin Gui Yao Lue 3 45
TOTAL 22 CRD 330 HRS INT-706A TCM Dermatology (ACU) 2 30 Internship II CMC-906 Wen Bing Xue 3 45
TOTAL 22 CRD 330 HRS CLI-610A Advanced Clinical 4 60 INT-707 TCM Geriatrics 2 30
Internship III
INT-710 TCM Oncology 2 30
HRB-305 Herbal Prescriptions II 4 60
Total 17 255
HRB-306 Herbal Prescriptions III 4 60
HRB-307 Herbal Patent Medicines 2 30
TERM 12*
INT-701H TCM Internal 2 30
Medicine I (HRB) COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS HOURS
INT-702H TCM Internal 2 30 CLI-612 Advanced Clinical 12 180

Medicine II (HRB) Internship V
TOTAL 22 CRD 330 HRS TOTAL 12 CRD 180 HRS
*As of the time of this publication, CTCMPAO, the provincial governing
body of our profession, has not yet determined the requirements for
the title of “Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine”. As such, no
college or practitioner is permitted to use this title or diploma until *OSAP students must take at least 300 hours each term
further notice. to maintain full time status. Required electives are taken
during these terms.
Program of Study Chinese Manual Medicine (Tuina) Certificate Course
Prerequisites: Diploma of Acupuncture or completion of TCM-103, ACU-203, BME-502
ELECTIVES AND CERTIFICATE COURSES
ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
POLICY: Electives are required for diploma programs. both towards DAC and DTCMP). Electives are transfer- COURSE CODE TITLE CREDITS HOURS
Elective courses may not overlap with other requirements able between diploma programs and certificate courses.
MAN-401 Intro to Tuina 2 30
(“double-dipping” would be taking an elective for the DAC, A certificate can be issued once all certificate require-
that is a required course for TCMP, then using that credit ments are met. This includes transfer credits. MAN-402 Full-Body Tuina 4 60
MAN-403 Wu's Head Massage 3 45
MAN-404 Ban Fa Tui Na 4 60
MAN-405 Tuina for Common Diseases 4 60
Classical Chinese Medicine Certificate Course
MAN-406 Pediatric Tuina 2 30
Prerequisites: Diploma of TCMP or must complete Diploma of Acupuncture and HRB-306
TOTAL 285 HRS
Nu Zhen Zi / 女真子 / Privet Fruit ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
Fructus Ligustri Lucidi COURSE CODE TITLE CREDITS HOURS
Is used to tonify the Yin. TCM-101 History of TCM 2 30 Medical Qigong Certificate Course
ENR-1001 Chinese Language & Medical Terminology I 2 30 Prerequisites: Acupuncture Post Grad or TCM-103, ACU-203, BME-502, TCM-100
Combining innovative learning
ENR-1008 Chinese Language & Medical Terminology II 2 30
technology with time honoured
CMC-901 Intro to Classics of Acupuncture and Su Wen 2 30 TITLE
traditions and evidence-based
COURSE CODE CREDITS HOURS
practices in traditional Chinese
CMC-902 Intro to Classics of Herbology and Ben Cao 2 30
QIG-801 Qigong Theory and Classics 2 30 medicine, OCTCM offers
CMC-903 Huang Di Nei Jing 3 45 our students access to the
QIG-802 Qigong Self-Cultivation I 2 30
TCM Inspection Information
CMC-904 Shang Han Lun 3 45
QIG-803 Qigong Self-Cultivation II 2 30 Collection & Teaching
CMC-905 Jin Gui Yao Lue 3 45 Management System (currently
QIG-804 Qigong Self-Cultivation III 2 30
CMC-906 Wen Bing Xue 3 45 at Markham Campus). This
QIG-805 Qigong Therapy I 2 30 provides a step by step training
330 HRS method for TCM diagnosis
QIG-806 Qigong Therapy II 2 30
including tongue and facial
QIG-807 Therapeutic Qigong I 2 30 complexions and case studies.
Integrative Chinese Medicine Certificate Course QIG-808 Therapeutic Qigong II 2 30
Prerequisites: Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine TOTAL 240 HRS
*NOTE: above certificate courses may require additional courses and/or clinic hours.
COURSE CODE TITLE CREDITS HOURS
BME-508 Biomedical Diagnostics 3 45

Additional Electives
BME-509 Radiology & Imaging Diagnostics 2 30
ENR-1006 TCM Diet & Nutrition (East/West) 3 45 COURSE CODE TITLE CREDITS HOURS
ENR-1009 Integrative Medicine for Health Professionals 2 30 BME-500 Introduction to Biomedical Sciences 2 30
ENR-1010 Research methodology 3 45 and Medical Terminology
ENR-1011 TCM Research Project 3 45 ENR-1003 Business Management 1 15
ENR-1012 TCM Clinical Research Project 3 45 ENR-1004 CPR Training & First Aid 0 NA
HRB-310 TCM Pharmacology & Toxicology 2 30 ENR-1013 Special Topics I 2 30
INT-707 TCM Geriatrics 2 30 ENR-1014 Special Topics II 2 30
INT-708 TCM Otolaryngology 2 30 ENR-1015 Special Topics III 2 30
INT-709 TCM Psychology 2 30 HRB-300 Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine 2 30
INT-710 TCM Oncology 2 30 HRB-307 Herbal Patent Medicines 2 30
435 HRS HRB-308 Advanced Herbal Prescriptions 2 30
則思則學
殆而罔而
To learn without thinking is fruitless;
不不
To think without learning is dangerous.
學思
Confucius - Lun Yu, Chapter 2
加拿大注册中医师针灸师继续教育学术大会
Canada Acupuncture and TCM Continuing Whenever eminent physicians treat an illness,
they must quiet the spirit and settle the will, they
Education Conference must be free of wants and desires, and they must
first develop a heart full of great compassion and
empathy. They must pledge to devote themselves
completely to relieving the suffering of all
sentient beings.
Every year the best minds in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine from
around the world gather at our conference to share their newest findings, techniques, - The Healer’s Oath, Sun Simiao
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Herb gallery at
Study Abroad
Henan University
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
PARTNERSHIPS
TCM students
reviewing cases
with supervising
physician
Herb preparation at
the teaching hospital
in Henan
Shaolin Temple at Songshan Mountain in China
Through our partnerships with universities in China, our complete a Bachelor of Medicine degree at a Chinese
students may be accepted into baccalaureate programs university which is recognized throughout China and will
as advanced students; all OCTCM credits are transferred allow degree holders to apply to graduate programs in
towards the degree in China. This allows our students to China.
Read about the the

affiliated Chinese Chief physician demonstrating advance needling
universities on technique at the affiliated hospital in Zhengzhou
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LEFT
First class granted a
bachelor degree at
Henan University, in
China through our
affiliated program
RIGHT
Anatomy Lab, in
Henan University,
China
Meridian statue at Patient diagonsis at a teaching

the Shaolin temple hospital in Henan 19
18 Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Our Faculty
Teaching clinic at the
Markham Campus
Prof. Jin Zhang Prof. Ben Bin Jiang Wu

Honorary Chair Ph.D, R.TCMP, R.Ac, President
Prof. Jin Zhang is world renowned for his Prof. Wu is the founder of the Ontario College
expertise in acupuncture and moxibustion, of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the
particularly in advanced manipulation creator of Dr. Wu’s Head Massage.
technique. He is the representative of the
TCM Acupuncture Intangible Culture Heritage He is currently the Vice President of the World Federa-
of Humanity (authorized by UNESCO). He tion of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS), the
is the chief researcher and professor of Vice President of the World Federation of Chinese
Heilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine, Medicine Societies (WFCMS), the founder and President
Professor of Henan University of Chinese of International Association of Dr. Wu’s Head Massage,
Medicine and Professor of Heilongjiang the President & Founder of International Health Qigong
University of Chinese Medicine. Federation, the Chairman of the Board of TCM Acupunc-
ture Inheritance Committee of WFAS, the Vice-Chairman
of Educational Instruction Committee of WFCMS, the
Prof. Fan-rong Liang Ph.D. Program Professor of Henan University of TCM,
Ph.D., M.D. (China), Honorary Chair
the Guest Professor of Heilongjiang University of TCM
Liang Fan-rong is a professor and supervisor of and the Chengdu University of TCM, Editor-in-Chief of
graduate studies in the field of acupuncture and the English/Chinese version of “World Chinese Medicine”
moxibustion. He is currently the vice-chairman (Canada) magazine, “Great Master of International
of the Chinese Association of Acupuncture Instructor of WFCMS“. Review Expert at The National
One of the greatest assets of OCTCM is our devoted and Moxibustion (CAAM), the chairman of Natural Science Foundation of China, he was also an
the Sichuan Association of Acupuncture and invited expert at the Austrian Natural Science Founda-
faculty who guide our students along this exciting Moxibustion, and the chief scientist of the tion Committee. Professor Wu’s traditional Chinese
and rewarding path of healing and service National Basic Research Program of China. medicine discipline is a direct lineage descendant of Jin
Zhang, who is the representative of the TCM Acupuncture
We are most fortunate to have the support and advice of some of the most distin- Professor Zhang demonstrates an advance acupuncture technique Intangible Culture Heritage of Humanity (authorized by
guished and experienced practitioners of TCM. Many members of our faculty have UNESCO). He was shortlisted and became the number
been trained in Western Medicine physicians and benefit our students by bridging one project and expert of “100 Talents and 100 Skills”
the gap between Eastern and Western perspectives of healing. Each faculty member project for overseas Chinese TCM practitioners in 2017.
has been carefully chosen for their specific expertise within TCM, their pioneering
leadership on behalf of the advancement of TCM worldwide, their commitment to Academic Background and Early Experience: He began
excelling in the field of health care, and for their abilities to expose our students to his medical career as a barefoot doctor following his uncle
the highest quality of education and training possible in the ancient healing art of treating local villagers in China in 1973. After 5 years of
Chinese medicine. study at Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine in
Harbin, China (1978-1983), he earned a Bachelor Degree
of Traditional Chinese Medicine. After 3 years of study at
An instructor The China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in
teaching a tuina
Beijing, China he received Master’s Degree of Medicine
technique at the
Toronto Campus in Acupuncture & Qigong. From 1985-1988 he was
among the first group of graduates both in China and
internationally to receive the Master’s Degree of Medicine
in the Qigong Program. He studied at the Hebei Medical
University of Shijiazhuang, China, and was conferred
a Ph.D. in Chinese & Western Integrated Medicine.
Teachers open the

Professor Wu proudly earned a Ph.D. in Chinese & Western Integrated door, Students must
Medicine at the Hebei University of Shijiazhuang, China
enter on their own.
-Proverb
Long acupuncture needle
Our Faculty
Melinda Qiong Wu Prof. Suzanne Robidoux Prof. Yancy Chow Prof. Luquan Chen Prof. Amir Hooman
Ph.D. (China), R.AC, R.TCMP,
Vice President
Ph.D., Visiting Professor Ph.D, R.TCMP, Professor, Advanced
Clinical Supervisor
Acupuncture & Allergic Rhinitis Expert
Ph.D. (China), Visiting Professor
Kazemi
Prof. Suzanne Robidoux (苏珊/苏璇) M.D. (Iran), Clinical Ph.D., Post Doc.,
Melinda Qiong Wu graduated with completed her Ph.D. in acupuncture Prof. Chow has a doctoral degree in Luquan Chen is the Associate Chief Instructor, Visiting Professor
honors from the Ontario College at the Nanjing University of Chinese TCM from Heilongjiang University Physician at Beijing University of Prof. Hooman is the Doctor
of Traditional Chinese Medicine Medicine in 2007 with a focus on of Chinese Medicine, a master’s Chinese Medicine-who was the respon- of western medicine (M.D.),
(OCTCM). She graduated from Henan treating neurological disorders and degree in acupuncture and tuina sible for the Acupuncture Department, Clinical Ph.D. of Chinese medicine
University of Traditional Chinese psychological disorders as well as from Henan University of Traditional Beijing Tongren Hospital, and he was and Acupuncture, Post Ph.D. of
Medicine in China with a master’s Major Depression Disorder at the Chinese Medicine, and a Doctor of also responsible for the Inheritance Acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
degree and a doctorate degree psychiatric department. One of Traditional Chinese Medicine cer- Base for Acupuncture-Moxibustion of Prof. Amir Hooman Kazemi is the
respectively. She is currently the these masters was Dr. Lu Qian at the tificate from the Taiwan Government TCM World Federation of Acupuncture- Vice President of the world federa-
Dylan Kirk, R.TCMP, R.Ac lecturing at the Vice-president of the Ontario College Neurological Hospital (direct lineage TCM Examination Board. Before Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) Beijing, tion of acupuncture; and Professor
Traditional Chinese Medicine Continuing of Traditional Chinese Medicine of doctor Jiao Shu Fa). She has trans- moving to Canada, Prof. Chow was China. His primary inheritance mentor of Beijing University of Chinese
Edicuation Conference and the Director of Marketing. a highly regarded professor at the is Xinwu Li, a famous and historied
lated and edited over 20 professional medicine; He also is the Adviser to
Chinese medical textbooks related to Hong Kong Herbalist Association of medical studio. Professor Chen is Traditional Medicine Office of the
Dylan Kirk acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Chinese Medicine Research Institute. a committee member of inheritance Ministry of Health of Iran and Adviser
R.TCMP, R.Ac, Academic Dean, during which she had the chance to work councils in WFAS, a proselytizing to Iran ministry of health and medical
Campus Director, Instructor Prof. Yi Ling Zhang work with Dr. Shi Xuemin, specialist in disciple of Prof. Xinwu Li, skilled in education of Iran for complementary
M.Sc., R.TCMP, Clinic Supervisor
Dylan Kirk has spent his life immersed neurological disorders and famous for Prof. Bin Su treating Otolaryngology and Ophthal- medicine. Prof. Hooman has been
in traditional East Asian practices. Prof. Yi Ling Zhang obtained her getting the best results with his nee- Ph.D., Visiting Professor mology diseases by puncturing the teaching acupuncture and Chinese
He has done extensive training in master’s degree in traditional Chinese dling technique. She is now a fellow sphenopalatine ganglion. Wrote over medicine to many students from
Visiting Professor of College of Bioin-
baguazhang, taijiquan, gongfu and medicine from Henan University at the Beijing University of Chinese 10 papers in Scientific publications more than 50 countries in Beijing
formatics Science and Technology at
qigong under Master Chik Qadir of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Medicine researching the clinical and other Chinese magazines and University of Chinese medicine and
Harbin Medical University; Associate
Mason from whom he earned the 2004. Graduated from Heilongjiang efficacy of the classical approach of joined to write over 10 TCM books Tehran University and delivering Lec-
professor of Canadian Academy of
honours of Black Sash. He received University of Traditional Chinese the Zhang Zhongjing’s classical texts as well as over 10 city level research tures about Acupuncture in different
Natural Health; Medical Research
further training in acupuncture Medicine with bachelor of Science “Shang Han Lun” and “Jin Gui Yao projects and applied research funds countries such as China, Iran, USA,
Specialist of Medicine and health
and TCM from the Ontario College degree in 1985. She has over 30 Lue” in Beijing. She also works at the worth over 600,000 RMB. His average Spain, Austria, Portugal, Netherlands,
science college at the united Arab
of Traditional Chinese Medicine years of experience in acupuncture SuicidePreventionCenter in Beijing Annual outpatient volume was over Turkey, Oman, Russia and he pub-
Emirates University; Vice President
where he is now campus director treatment for gynecological diseases. to contribute to the benefit of society 7,000. He worked as Clinical faculty lished 5 books in English and Chinese
at Canada Martial Art; and Director
and instructor. He has continued his providing acupuncture treatment for adviser in WHO collaborative Centre- about acupuncture and published 6
of the Outreach Division at Chinese
studies, completing a Bachelor of severe cases of depression and sui- China Beijing International Acupunc- Books in the Persian language about
Medical Center (UAE). Prof. Su has
Medicine and Masters of Acupuncture cidal tendencies. In her free time she ture Training Centre and English and acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
more than 20 years experience in
from Henan University of Traditional Prof. Chien Hui continues to research and practice medical research, teaching at univer-
TCM teacher in the Capital University
Chinese Medicine in China and of Medical Science. He was invited to
(Jennifer) Yang the art of baguazhang and the zhouyi. sity and college, wrote and published
training in classical Chinese herbal make speech and taught acupuncture
prescriptions (Jingfang) with Prof.
Ph.D., R.TCMP, Medicine & Research more than 30 academic articles.
skill in the USA, Russia, Spain, Aus-
Lily Xu Jing
Development
M.D. (China), R.TCMP, R.Ac, Clinical
Suzanne Robidoux. He continues to tralia, Brazil, Iran and other countries.
Prof. Chien Hui Yang obtained her Supervisor & Instructor
volunteer for the profession working He was also interviewed by CCTV and
with the Council of Traditional Chinese
Doctor in Pharmacology in traditional Ragy Bishay Beijing TV programs about Otolaryn- Jing Xu had gained rich clinic experi-
Chinese medicine from Heilongjiang M.D. (Egypt), Instructor ence in western medicine, special for
Medicine and Acupuncture Schools gology and Ophthalmology diseases.
University of Chinese Medicine and her high risk unhealthy children before
of Ontario, to be actively involved Prof. Ragy Bishay, Neurology physi-
master’s degree in acupuncture and learned Traditional Chinese Medi-
in his own clinical practice at the cian, M.D., From Ain Shams University
tuina from Henan University of Tradi- cine. She then went on to obtain his
of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt who is the
Toronto Integrative Medicine Centre,
tional Chinese Medicine. Prof. Yang Prof. Wendy Y. Ding Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medi-
advance TCM research through the delegated neurology consultant at
then earned her Doctor of Traditional M.D. (China) B.A., R.TCMP, Instructor
International Society for Complemen- the permanent medical committee cine and Acupuncture from OCTCM
Chinese Medicine certificate from the Wendy Y. Ding graduated in 1985 in 2017. After graduating, she started
tary Medicine Research, and teach of the UN in Egypt and North Africa.
Ministry of Health in Taiwan before from Tian Jin University of Traditional practicing Traditional Chinese Medi-
internal martial arts (neijia). Dylan is He is also the responsible person of
she immigrated to Canada. Prof. Yang Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China. cine and acupuncture, tuina massage.
known for his ability to communicate the neurology department at El-Italy
believes that advancing knowledge of Professor Suzanne Robidoux, a fellow at Beijing She worked in Tian Jin Traditional She has become a faculty member
the complex theories and practices hospital and the responsible person
TCM scientifically will allow a wider University, conduct advance TCM workshops, and Chinese Medicine Hospital as a as a supervisor at OCTCM teaching
of classical East Asian arts to broad of the neurology department at
adaptation and understanding of TCM classes at the Toronto Campus. OCTCM students Paediatrician from 1985-1999. In clinic. guiding students how to make
audiences. He is well known in had the opportunity to attend her Moxibustion
El-Sanabel hospital, Cairo, Egypt.In
globally. 1999, she moved to Toronto. In 2007, the best diagnosis and treatment.
Ontario as an excellent and compas- workshop as well as Scalp Acupuncture for addition, he is a member of (CONy):
neurological and psychosomatic disorders. World Congress on Controversies in she received a B.A. In Early Childhood Students enjoy her style of teaching.
sionate practitioner and teacher.
Neurology and member of NEI: neuro- Education from Ryerson University.
science education institute (CA, USA).
Prof. Shentao Wu Prof Guo lihui Erxun Li Prof. Azadeh Mohebbi
Ph.D., M.D. (China), Visiting Professor M.D. (China), R.TCMP, R.Ac, Clinical M.D. (China), M.Sc., Instructor M.D. (Iran), Ph.D., R.Ac,
Supervisor & Instructor Instructor, Clinic Supervisor
Shentao Wu holds a Doctor of Erxun’s educational background
Medicine. He is the chief physician, Lihui Guo received his medical degree consists of a Bachelor’s of Medicine Azadeh Mohebbi (Aza) earned her
professor, and director for the M.D. in 1986 from the Liaoning College granted in China and a Master’s of medical degree and anesthesiology
and Ph.D. programs at Tianjin Medical of Chinese Medicine. He was an Science degree in Rehabilitation residency from Tehran University
University First Affiliated Hospital, Associate Professor and Vice Chief Science from the University of of Medical Sciences. She studied
where he is also the director of the Physician, teaching and practicing Toronto. Mr. Li has attended and deliv- acupuncture at the Ontario College of
Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Chinese medicine at the Liaoning ered presentations at educational con- Traditional Chinese Medicine with 20
Prof Leo Fung
Department. He has been celebrated College of Chinese Medicine, its ferences related to TBI, Alzheimer’s years of study, research and teaching
Ph.D. (China), Professor, Instructor
as an outstanding talent by the Tianjin affiliated hospital, and the Liaoning disease, and other Neuropsychology experience. Her passion, years of Jim Fitzpatrick received his clinical doctorate
Health and Medical System and Academy of TCM until 1998. He has Professor Leo Fung graduated fields. He has worked side by side research and background in conven- from Yo San Univeristy in California, U.S.A.,
from Biological Science at Brock he conducted a presentation on Research
chairs many professional societies. taken on-the-job training programs at with medical experts in the fields of tional medicine enable her to provide
Methodology.
He has conducted a number of the China International Training Center University in St. Catharines, Ontario TBI and Developmental Disabilities analytic explanation on Chinese
and obtained Bachelor in Biological medicine Concepts for students. Her
scientific research studies and has of Traditional Therapy of TCM, where
Sciences (pass with distinction) in
as well as Cognitive Impairment. Jim Fitzpatrick
published more than 80 papers. he also majored in acupuncture, tuina analytical approaches are appreciated M.Sc., DAOM, R.Ac, R.TCMP
massage and TCM traumatology. Lihui 1984. After returning to Hong Kong, by patients since they understand Clinical Supervisor & Instructor
Guo also conducted clinical research he took a Chinese Medicine program the cause of their problems and are
in Chinese Medical Institute and
Robert Helmer Following undergraduate Health
on the effects of acupuncture on high encouraged to collaborate in an active
Yanhong Gao obtained the Bachelor of Chinese
R.Ac, R.TCMP, Instructor, Clinical
role during the treatment process.
Studies at the University of Waterloo,
M.D. (China), R.TCMP, R.Ac, Clinical
blood pressure. He specializes in Supervisor Jim received a Master of Science from
acupuncture and tuina treatment of Traditional Medicine in 1989. He then
Supervisor & Instructor Rob Helmer originally graduated from Samra University of Oriental Medicine
sciatic neuralgia and headaches. He practiced as a TCM practitioner and
Yanhong Gao obtained her bachelor Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 1995 and interned at the Beijing
has taught and practiced acupunc- acupuncturists for 14 years before
degree of clinical medical science he became a Registered Chinese school in Toronto 1998. In addition, Atanu Nandy Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medi-
ture, tuina massage and Chinese Med- MBBS, DMV, M.D. (India), Instructor cine. More recently, Jim studied at Yo
in Beijing Capital Medical Univer- Medicine Practitioner in 2003. Pro- Rob has completed his Doctorate of
icine since coming to Canada in 1998. San University in California, receiving
sity and practiced as a general fessor Fung completed his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Pacific Atanu brings more than 25 years of
physician for eighteen years in Rim College in Victoria, BC. He has a clinical doctorate in integrative
Education program at the University of teaching experience and applicable
Beijing, China. She received the a focus in the use of Chinese herbal medicine, healthy ageing, and lon-
Leicester in U.K. in 2005 and he was clinical diagnostics in the fields of
diploma of TCMP from OCTCM medicine with extensive research and gevity, with a thesis on TCM research
Bing Ling (Alice) Au also awarded Doctor of Medicine from
experience with pediatrics, asthma and
Microbiology/Immunology/Infectious
methodology. In 1999, Jim helped
in 2019 and now as an instructor the Zhejiang University of Chinese Diseases working in various hospitals
R.TCMP, Instructor, Clinical Supervisor
at the school student’s clinic. eczema. He learned to read medical establish the first comprehensive acu-
Medicine in 2009. Besides teaching and medical schools in India, the
Since childhood, Alice has always Chinese and spent many years trans- puncture program in Toronto at the
in the Hong Kong Polytechnic as a Caribbean, and Canada. He taught
been surrounded by traditional lating Chinese medical journal articles Toronto School of TCM. His acupunc-
visiting lecturer, he used to deliver Microbiology and Immunology at
Chinese medicine, a practice in which into English to share with others. He ture experience includes reproductive
Johnny Ming Lei her grandparents specialized. Her
health talks and seminars in various Manipal University in India, the
health (over 600 referrals from infer-
institutes, high schools, community has completed clinical practice/intern- Faculty of Medicine at the University
R.AC, Instructor
mother was particularly interested ships in China (four times), Germany tility clinics), digestive imbalances,
centers, colleges, churches and of West Indies located in the Carib-
Johnny Shi graduated from the in nutrition and used her knowledge and USA. Rob is a professor of dermatology, arthritis, infections, a
aged homes in Hong Kong. His major bean Islands of Trinidad & Tobago,
Ontario College of Traditional Chinese to nourish and teach her children. Traditional Chinese Medicine and has variety of neurological and orthopedic
research studies are internal medicine as well as the Xavier University
Medicine (OCTCM) and had been After Alice immigrated to Canada, developed and taught post-graduate conditions, diabetes, endocrine imbal-
and he specializes in irritable bowel School of Medicine in Aruba where
teaching Acupuncture courses she became the office director for courses on asthma and dermatology ance, addiction, and general care.
syndromes. After migrating to Canada he also served as the Assistant Dean
since 2016. He instructed to meet OCTCM for eight years, setting up based on his own clinical experience
in 2014, Professor Fung was employed of Student Affairs. Furthermore, he
the CTCMPAO core Competencies, the structure of the college with her and research. He is a published author
by the Ontario College of Traditional also served the Government of the
focused on the acupoint combination background in corporate expositions
Chinese Medicine as a professor in and has previously appeared in various Bahamas in his role as a Consultant Priyal Bhatt
and acupuncture manipulation tech- and administrative support. During TCM journals (Journal of Chinese RCRT, RRPr, M.Sc, B.Sc, Instructor
teaching theories in both Chinese Microbiologist in the capital of
nique. By owning extensive knowledge this time, Alice decided to pursue Medicine) and published a book by
herbs and acupuncture and clinical Nassau. Recently, he expanded his Priyal holds a Master of Science and
of TCM diagnosis, in-depth study and the study of Chinese medicine and Blue Poppy press in 2006 on the TCM
supervision. He is also a Chartered teaching portfolio in Toronto, Canada, Bachelor of Science in Microbiology.
clinical application in Five Element so fulfill her grandparents’ wish for treatment of pediatric bedwetting.
Biologist of Royal Society of Biology by instructing Biomedical Science Priyal has been teaching Human
Theory and Eight Extraordinary her to become a TCM practitioner. Lastly, he has been a student of
in U.K. since 1991, a reviewer of subjects in numerous Alternative Anatomy and Physiology at a College
Vessel treatments, Johnny Shi applies After she graduated from OCTCM, she many well respected doctors of TCM
the Journal of Asia-Pacific Forum in and Traditional Medical Schools. His level in Canada for the past 12 years.
Acupuncture Manipulation and Acu- became an instructor at the college. In of many years in different countries
Science Teaching and Learning, and academic portfolio includes several She has experience working with
pressure technique to effective treat 2003, Alice began to study the hand including David Lam in Toronto, Bob
the Vice-Chairman of Hong Kong published peer-reviewed journal clients at several health and well-
chronic and debilitating situations, diagnosis technique. She currently Flaws and world famous TCM der-
Association for Computer Education. articles in the field of Infectious ness clinics in the GTA and brings
he practices Acupuncture, Tui Na, holds workshops on the topic in matologist Mazin Al-khafaji including
His publications and papers covered Disease and Medical Education. with her an eclectic knowledge of
Gua Sha, Cupping and Moxibustion to Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. working at his clinic in England.
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Educa- health, wellness, and healing.
meet the patients’ health care needs.
tion and Information Technology.
Our Faculty
Elyse Tera Robert Coons Ho Yin Peter Wong Cindy Xin Huang Fang (Fong) Wang
R.Ac, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM), L.Ac (Arizona) B.A., Daoism & Qigong Research R.TCMP, Instructor R.TCMP, R.Ac, Clinical Supervisor & M.Sc., R.TCMP, Instructor
Instructor Scholar Instructor
Peter Wong completed his studies Prof. Fong Wang obtained her mas-
Elyse has been practicing and Robert is co-editor of OCTCM’s at the Ching Wah Chinese Medicine Cindy was initially graduated in the ter’s degree in traditional Chinese
teaching Chinese medicine since Chinese Medicine World Magazine Institute in Hong Kong in 1972. After economics B.A. program, then found medicine and acupuncture from
1994. She received her Shiatsu and assistant in the editing and graduation, Prof. Wong practiced as a her biggest passion in the Traditional Heilongjiang University of Traditional
training at the Dragon and Phoenix compilation of school documents. TCM doctor in Hong Kong, and in 1978 Chinese Medicine through her work Chinese Medicine. She is a specialist
School in Montreal, and her Acupunc- He has a bachelor’s in the History of he founded Wing Han Chinese Herbal as the receptionist of a clinic. So she in women’s health and beauty. Her sig-
ture certification from the prestigious China from the University of Guelph. Company, a highly regarded interna- started the journey from working and nature treatment combines acupunc-
New England School of Acupuncture, He studied and worked as program tional exporter and supplier of Chinese learning under an apprenticeship ture, Chinese herbs, and western skin
the oldest accredited Acupuncture coordinator for Guelph at ECNU in herbs. In 1988 he was awarded the before the college regulation, and care regimens. Her unique approach
school in the United States. Before Shanghai from 2010-2015. Robert also Higher Diploma in China Trade by the later on went back to Xiamen China, has generated much media and public Greg Cockerill teaching on the patio of the
moving to Toronto, Elyse ran one of has an extensive history of publication Institute of Research on Economics studied very intensively and gained a interest, including features in the Toronto Campus
the most successful clinics in Arizona, in the fields of Qigong and Meditation of SEZs Hong Kong & Macao and the diploma in Acupuncture and Moxibus- National Post, NOW Magazine, and
with 8 treatment rooms, 7 staff, having published the book Internal Hong Kong Management Associa- tion. Then she worked as a Registered FASHION. She teaches advanced cos-
and over 200 patient visits a week. Elixir Cultivation, the Nature of Daoist tion. Prof. Wong is an indispensable Acupuncturist in Ontario for two years. metic acupuncture at Ontario College Gregory Cockerill
Elyse has advanced certification and Meditation with Tambuli Media Group R.Ac, Instructor, Clinical Supervisor
resource on the study and practice During those two years of practise, of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
training in: Chinese Injury medicine; in 2014. He has also published articles of Chinese herbal medicine. she strongly realized that a combina- Gregory Cockerill has been a lifelong
Classical Japanese acupuncture in Magazines such as In Recovery tion of treatment protocol could have follower of Eastern Philosophy and has
systems; Paediatric and postpartum and The Empty Vessel Daoist Journal. better outcome than just applying acu- been a Registered Acupuncturist since
acupuncture; and the Si-Yuan Balance Robert has been interviewed by many
Rita Mustafa
puncture alone. Then she continued 2008. A lover of music, medicine, and
method. Furthermore, in her over 20 podcasts and television shows on the
Maxine Wong R.Ac, R.NCP, Instructor
her adventure on TCM again---went martial art, Gregory has an Honours
B.Sc., OCT, DC, Instructor
years of experience practicing acu- subject of meditation and tea culture. back to study in Ontario College of Founder of Oasis Health & Wellness, Degree in Composition/Arranging
puncture and working with other acu- Dr. Maxine Wong is a Toronto-based Traditional Chinese Medicine after Rita is a Holistic Nutritionist and a (Humber/BCOU) and is a graduate of
puncturists to help build successful Robert has studied Wushu and tea doctor with a keen interest in interdis- giving birth to her baby girl, got her Registered Acupuncturist who special- the Alberta College of Acupuncture
practices. She employs a variety of culture extensively in China, Japan ciplinary health care, particularly with diploma of Traditional Chinese Medi- izes in custom tailoring treatments and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He
teaching methods to help students and Taiwan and always seeks to complementary therapy integration cine Practitioner three years later, and specific to each individual’s unique has a private acupuncture practice
navigate the learning process, and improve his level of knowledge into the biomedical model to create passed the regulated exam in Ontario. body chemistry. Rita is a graduate in Roncesvalles Toronto called Live
builds each course uniquely to the through daily study and review. a complete circle of care. She com- from the Ontario College of Traditional Hand Acupuncture and also teaches
subject and the students involved. pleted her Doctor of Chiropractic at Cindy believes in looking at the big Chinese Medicine and practices as a Acupuncture Theory at the Ontario
the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic picture but not missing small details. Registered Acupuncturist under The College of Traditional Chinese Medi-
College and has since practised in an Always learn from real cases and try to College of Traditional Chinese Medi- cine. In his spare time, Gregory still
Bradley Benninger Master Jin Chao Chao integrative medical environment. get the root cause behind the cine Practitioners and Acupunct-urists performs music regularly and trains
R.Ac, Instructor, Clinical Supervisor Master of Qigong, Instructor of Ontario (CTCMPAO). Rita’s
scattered pieces of details. in Brazilian jiujitsu and kickboxing.
Master Chao started to learn “Mi years of experience in the Health and He also holds an instructor certificate
Bradley has immersed himself in
Fitness, coupled with her educational
Asian philosophy and Daoist healing Zong Luo Han Men” martial art style Andrew Tianzhi Zheng and 3rd Dan black belt in Hapkido.
and traditional Chinese medicine
Rita Mustafa, R.Ac is a published author and background and ongoing activities,
and meditation for over 10 years. He Assistant Instructor
Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She has held have inspired her to bring a compre-
received his Diploma of Acupuncture with Master Yuting Ye at South China workshops and teaches TCM Nutrition.
Andrew obtained his Doctor of Medi- hensive, combined approach to her
from Ontario College of Traditional Athletic Stadium at the age of 14. He
also followed the famous massage
cine Degree from I.M. Sechenov First practice as a Holistic Practitioner. James Huang
Chinese Medicine and is registered Moscow State Medical University in Rita provides one on one consulta- Instructor
with the CTCMPAO. Bradley lived and teacher Xing Gu in Macau, learning
Russia in 2010. He then graduated tions, corporate workshops, group
studied for over two years in Asia and about tuina massage. He then studied James Huang had gained rich tuina
with honours from Health, Wellness seminars & wellness workshops.
was instructed in Ch’an style medita- with Dr. Zhang Yin Quan to learn techniques from his mother forty
and Fitness Diploma Program at Most recently, her accomplish-
tion and the Darye Tea Ceremony at and practice TCM; Traumatology, years ago. He then went on to obtain
Mohawk College, Hamilton, Canada. ments include the publishing two
Hwaeomsa and Songgwangsa monas- Bone-setting, and Acupuncture his Diploma of Acupuncture from
He also completed his study at cookbooks, Wheat-Free, Dairy-Free
teries in South Korea. He underwent techniques from Dr. Guo Qun in OCTCM in 2003. After graduating, he
Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Recipes, & Gluten Free, Dairy-Free,
further studies of tea practices, Beijing; standing-meditation arts, started practicing acupuncture, tuina
Medicine in 2021. Andrew has always Egg-Free Recipes which are available
internal arts, and meditation in Taiwan Qigong and Xinyi Quan from Master massage, and osteopathic therapy.
been passionate to study and share online and through Amazon.ca.
and Wudang Shan and Qing Cheng Han Xin Heng. After immigrating to He has since become a faculty
his knowledge in the field of health. Rita can also be found on Rogers
Shan in China. With his foundation Canada in 1973, Master Chao has member at OCTCM, teaching courses
With tri-lingual skills in Mandarin, TV as a community producer
in Asian philosophy and the internal since devoted himself to teaching on Wu’s Head Massage, meridians
English and Russian, he is devoting for several shows focusing on
arts, he is able to reflect a great depth Qigong, Taichi, and Xinyi Quan. and acupoints, tuina and more.
himself to serve the community and to digestive health and as a regular
of practice in Chinese medicine. Students enjoy his style of teaching.
fulfill his dream to “Heal the World”. guest on Daytime Television.
Our Faculty
Zoran Jelicic Tim Sibbald Jesse Lown Lucian Yu Richard Kwan

R.TCMP, R.Ac, Instructor B.Sc, B.Med (China), R.TCMP, Instructor R.TCMP, Instructor R.TCMP, Instructor R.Ac., R.TCMP
Clinical Supervisor & Instructor
Zoran studied acupuncture at the After completing a degree from Jesse is a registered traditional Lucian is a Registered Traditional
Michener Institute for Applied Health Queen’s University in Life Sciences Chinese medicine practitioner and Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Richard completed the 4-year
Science and TCM at the Ontario (B.Sc), Tim devoted a decade of his acupuncturist with over three years Acupuncturist in Ontario. Growing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
College of Traditional Chinese Medi- life to the study of Chinese Medicine, experience living and studying in up in the tradition, he completed program at the Toronto School of Tra-
cine, where he received his Doctor including an eight year stay in the Beijing, China. In Beijing, he devel- his formal TCM education at the ditional Chinese Medicine (TSTCM).
of Traditional Chinese Medicine People’s Republic of China. He spent oped specialities in acupuncture, Ontario College of Traditional Chinese In 2008, he started Simple Cures - a
with Honours diploma. Zoran also three years in Beijing (studying the tuina, mind-body exercise systems, Medicine. Prior, he had also gained Chinese Medicine centre and has been
holds Bachelor of Medicine (TCM) Mandarin dialect) before moving and classical Chinese philosophy. his Bachelors in Education and Fine in private practice in The Beaches and
Master Shi Chang Dao degree from the Henan University of to Shanghai to enrol in a five-year Recently, Jesse’s professional atten- Arts from York University. Being Vaughan ever since. His practice inte-
Master of Qigong, Instructor Traditional Chinese Medicine. He was Mandarin-language, dual-degree tion has shifted to the emerging an avid cook, Lucian is a strong grates systems of Chinese medicine
a resident massage therapist and TCM medical program (in Traditional concept of neuroplasticity and its proponent of using food as medicine. including Chinese, Japanese, Five Ele-
Shifu Dao has been training and
practitioner at St. John’s Rehabilita- Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture/ effects on regeneration and recovery. He believes that patients can have ments, Alchemy, Tung and Tan Style
studying in the Shaolin arts of tradi-
tion Hospital for eight years, where he Tuina) at the Shanghai University He is committed to advancing inte- the ability to take control of their own Acupuncture. He has extensive experi-
tional kung fu, qi gong, meditation,
also did advanced training in rehabili- of Traditional Chinese Medicine grated medicine in clinical settings health and healing. As well, he is well ence in chronic pain management,
and Chan philosophy since 2007,
tation medicine. Zoran serves as an (B.Med). During this process, he was and developing intelligent, function- versed in Chinese Herbology, and has infertility, gynecological disorders,
under the careful guidance of Master
instructor of Chinese manual medicine taught traditional Chinese Herbs, based treatment objectives that practiced Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan stress, anxiety, insomnia, digestive
Shi Guo Song who is believed to be
at OCTCM. His current private Formulas, Acupuncture, Moxibustion, merge traditional and contemporary for over 10 years. Lucian frequently disorders, skin disorders, asthma
one of the few remaining traditional
practice involves the use of TCM and and Tuina Therapeutic Massage as knowledge to the benefit of the client. teaching courses in Herbology, and allergies. His treatments involves
Shaolin masters today. He became
acupuncture in the treatment of male, well as Western Medical theory and Acupuncture, Food Therapy, and minimal needles based on Acu-
his formal disciple in early 2011
female, and seasonal health issues. practice in Internal and Surgical Qi Gong. His TCM and Acupuncture puncture Meridian Systems with the
and given the name Shi Chang Dao
Medicine. Aside from medicine, he is practice is referral based, centred emphasis on Spirit cultivation through
which essentially means to lead the
an accomplished teacher of Martial on the Markham and surrounding Qi Gong, harmony of seven emotions
way through example. As a 35th
Generation Shaolin Disciple, he has Bahareh Hosseini Arts, Qigong, and Meditation, having community. His passion for medicine, and Five Elements. Aside from his
R.Ac, Instructor studied extensively with some of the food, and teaching is evident. practice, Richard is also very pas-
a verifiable lineage that goes back
world’s top lineage Grandmasters in sionate about his volunteer work with
over 1,500 years. His life vision After years of experience in the cor-
the Chen style Tai Chi and Xinyi LiuHe street youth and people with AIDS.
is to help alleviate and prevent suf- porate world as an engineer, Bahareh
fering for all by teaching others decided to follow her passion of Internal systems for over 12 years. Lisa Dowling Furthermore, he has a strong commit-
B.A. R.Ac. Instructor ment to Tai Chi and Qi Gong, which
how to improve their mental and facilitating holistic health and healing.
he has practiced for over 15 years.
physical health, and by making Her methods of practice are based on
Jonathan Handel Lisa completed her honours diploma
these Shaolin arts and philosophy her deep belief in the natural capacity Student practicing direct moxibustion techn- in shiatsu therapy at Acupuncture
R.Ac Instructor
accessible to the masses. Aside of every person’s body to heal itself. qiue on paper before applying on the skin in and Integrative Medicine Academy
from teaching, he is the president As a yoga teacher and practitioner, Jonathan has been practicing Acu- Adjunct Therapies taught by Lisa Dowling
(AIMA) in 2001, and her diploma in
and founder of the Shaolin Temple Bahareh felt pursuing Shiatsu therapy puncture since 2012 and has spent
Acupuncture in 2007. Previous to
Quanfa Institute in Toronto, as was a natural next step. She continues much of his career practicing in urban
Community Acupuncture clinics,
Yumi Ridsdale this, Lisa majored in Psychology at
well as Shaolin Team Canada. to learn from her clients everyday in R.Ac., R.TCMP York University and is fascinated
addition to continuing her academic treating up to 20 patients a day. He
Clinical Supervisor & Instructor with the Mind-Body connection.
studies in Acupuncture. Graduate graduated from the Toronto School
Yumi Ridsdale is a licensed Traditional Since graduation from AIMA, Lisa
Esther Cheng of the 2200 hour Shiatsu Therapy, of Traditional Chinese Medicine
has maintained her own full-time
(TSTCM). His practice involves Acu- Chinese Medicine practitioner who
R.Ac, R.TCMP Clinical Supervisor and the 2000 hour Acupuncture practise and has treated thousands
puncture, Cupping Therapy, Moxibus- not only teaches Classic Chinese
Esther is a practitioner of Traditional program, Bahareh has accumulated of patients with a wide variety of
tion (herbal heat therapy), diet and Medicine, but also helps students
years of experience in holistic
Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is also a
lifestyle advice, and Herbal Medicine improve their clinical skills. As a clini- health conditions. Her clinical practice Zachary Lui
registered Acupuncturist in Ontario, methods of healing including Shiatsu, ranges from doing treatments in her
cian, she integrates approaches of R.Ac. Clinical Supervisor & Instructor
Acupuncture, Yoga and Ayurveda. As to help people overcome their health
Canada. She has many years of com- both classical and modern techniques own clinic, working at various Sports
a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac). concerns. As a practitioner, Jonathan Zachary is a leading expert in Eastern
bined experience in TCM including into her practice, such as Bloodlet- Medicine and Naturopathic clinics
seeks to create a positive healing Metaphysics. He is a Shaman-Folk
private studies with Chinese doctors ting, Moxibustion, Guasha Scraping, to home and office visits as well as
environment, where patients can step Priest, Qigong & Reiki Master, Certi-
and graduated from Ontario College as well as Scalp Acupuncture. Due to treatments within hospitals. Lisa has
into a safe and comfortable space. fied trainer from the Quantum Life
of Traditional Chinese Medicine. her extensive experience as a practi- been teaching Adjunctive therapies
Science Institute, studying directly
Growing up in Hong Kong her mother including Meridian Therapy, Cupping,
Dang Gui Root, Dong Quai / 当归
tioner, her teaching style focuses on from Andrieh Vitimus, and is an
taught her the art of making healthy hands-on experience and is adapted Moxibustion, Guasha, and Vibrational
Radix Angelicae Sinensis international radio co-host (ddtrh.
and delicious meals and soups. Com- to the learning needs of students. Medicine since 2009.
Enriches blood and promotes com). He has devoted several
bining her passion for cooking and In her free time, she enjoys cooking,
blood circulation years running a wellness centre.
using the TCM preventive medicine. reading and playing with her dogs.
Admission Financial
Information
ENROLMENT DEADLINES fields. However, other life experience will be considered.
Students are made aware that they may need to complete
APPLICATION CHECKLIST Application Fee
this Post-Secondary education prior to being accepted to 1 A completed application form Domestic $100
Fall Term International $100
write the CTCMPAO exams (Doctor of TCM exam only).
(September ~ December) 2 A non-refundable application fee of $100 for
Application deadline ~ August 15th domestic and international applicants in the form of This non-refundable fee is charged to all applicants and
Student Registration with the College of Traditional is due at the time that the application is submitted.
a cheque or money order to OCTCM
Winter Term Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of
(January ~ April) Ontario (CTCMPAO) 3 Completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Application deadline ~ December 15th or its equivalent Enrollment Deposit
All students are eligible to register with CTCMPAO under
4 Official transcripts from all post-secondary Deposit: $500
Spring/Summer Term the Student Class during their enrolment at OCTCM.
Students will be responsible for any fees required by institutions previously attended (required when Once accepted, students must submit a deposit of $500
(May ~ August) transferring credits)
CTCMPAO for this registration. that will be credited to their first tuition payment. In
Application deadline ~ April 15th
5 Statement of purpose of at least 500 words the event that a student chooses not to enrol before the
term begins, the deposit will be refunded minus a $100
Enrolment requests after these deadlines may be accom- 6 Current résumé (not required unless requested)
modated subject to availability. Please contact the Office of ACADEMIC TRANSFERS 7 Two passport-sized photos
administrative fee.
Admissions directly.
In some cases students who have completed coursework
in other Chinese Medicine programs and/or other
8 Two letters of recommendation Transfer Credits
9 Personal interview
APPLICATION SUBMISSION Post-Secondary institutions may be eligible for transfer $20/Course
credits. Applicants wishing to transfer credits from other $150/Maximum Courses
Post application and all supplemental programs should indicate this on their application to Please note that transcripts and letters of recommenda- Students applying for credits transfer from another acc-
documents to our Markham or Toronto Campus: OCTCM and submit official transcripts of all previous tion must be posted directly from the institution or redited institution will be charged a transfer credit fee of
Post-Secondary studies. Applicants must include a copy recommender to the OCTCM Office of Admissions. $20 per course evaluated and accepted.
Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
of the syllabus and evaluation scheme for any course
Markham Campus
they hope to transfer. A minimum grade of 60% or “C” is Our Office of Admissions will notify applicants of their Alternately, students transferring from another recognized
3190 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 110
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Markham, Ontario L3R 1G9 Canada
transfer fee of $150, covering up to 50% of the program
or A challenge or placement exam may be required when
Foreign Applicants hours.
OCTCM wishes to confirm that a student has attained the
Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
level of knowledge or skill that we require. There is an OCTCM is proud of our diverse student community. We
Toronto Campus Transfer credit fees are due when the request for transfer
additional fee for these exams. are honoured to have an international student body and
283 Spadina Avenue, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5T 2E3 credit approval is made.
are dedicated to providing the support necessary to make
Canada
If the documents are in a language other than English, each student’s journey smooth and rewarding by offering
OCTCM reserves the right to change fees and policies at
applicants must also include a notarized English transla- assistance with housing, social events, and orientation
All applications are considered on an individual basis any time. Although we are not obligated to give advance
tion. International applicants who wish to be considered into a new culture and country.
without regard to race, religion, nationality, marital status, notice of fee changes, whenever possible, OCTCM will
for advanced standing or transfer credits must also publish fee changes prior to the date the new fees take
gender, or age. We make every attempt to provide reason-
submit course descriptions, course syllabi, and grading Applicants who have indicated on their application that
able accommodation to persons with disabilities. effect. All fees are in Canadian funds.
schemes in English. they are in Canada on a “Student Visa” or “Visitor or
Other Visa” must include the following in their application
All applicants must demonstrate a sincere interest in the
healing arts of Chinese medicine.
Students admitted with transferred credits must complete package: TUITION FEES
a minimum of 50% of their total program credit hours at Full-time Tuition Fees
1 Documentation of their visa or immigration status
OCTCM. An exception is made for students transferring a (Domestic, Diploma Program)
All applicants must have a secondary school diploma or
previously completed equivalent diploma program in full 2 Evidence of proficiency in English if English is not the $13,000/year or $4,333/term
the equivalent.
(for example, an applicant who already has a Diploma of primary language in the student’s country of origin.
The TOEFL exam is our preferred standard, in which Part-time or Per Course Tuition Fees
Acupuncture and is applying for our Diploma of TCMP
Emergency First-Aid and CPR C or higher certification is case a minimum score of 80 is required. $13/hour
program).
required before starting clinical rotations. This is offered
3 Documentation of the applicant’s ability to pay for International Student Tuition Fees
at OCTCM for those who need it. Please contact our Office
Xi Xin / 细辛 / Chinese Wild Ginger tuition and living expenses $14,000/year (2 terms only) or $7,000/term
of Admissions for more details. Herba cum Radix Asari
Certificate Course Tuition Fees
4 Documentation of health insurance for duration of
It is an asset to have at least two years of postsecondary
Warming herb that disperses
time in Canada Varies by course
dampness.
education or training, or working experience in related
Financial Information Academic Standards
Official Receipts for Tax Credit Academic Environment Graduation

OCTCM is a post-secondary educational institution rec- We maintain the highest standard of education and Only students who have completed all the required
ognized by Human Resources Development Canada and training in TCM. Our students graduate with a deep courses, practical components, and have met all financial
the Canada Revenue Agency. Tuition receipts are issued to understanding of the nature of healing and knowledge of obligations will be considered for graduation.
students in February of each year and may be used for today’s diverse medical context, and they are expected to
tax credit. become leaders in the field of Chinese medicine. We have
created an academic system with standards that reflect
Time Limitations
Full-time tuition is $4,333/term. Students can take up to an our philosophies on education and healing. At OCTCM we are sensitive to the needs and requirements
average of 350 credit hours per term and a maximum of REFUND POLICIES of both our full- and part-time students. We have created
360 credit hours per term without special permission. Our system of evaluation considers each student’s an intensive full-time program that may allow students
Exceeding these maximums may require additional tuition • Prior to the beginning of a term or within the first 48 who have previous training in Chinese medicine, Western
personal abilities, talents, and individual learning differ-
fees. Students enrolled in 300 hours or less will be hours of enrolment
ences. Depending on the program and class, examination Medicine, Massage Therapy, or other forms of Alternative
considered part-time and will pay $13 per hour of • Full tuition less $100 administrative fee Healing to complete the required courses in less time.
standards may vary. To evaluate a student’s performance
instruction. • Refunds after the beginning of class and knowledge, we use written and oral examinations as Transferring credits is at the discretion of the Academic
• 70% tuition refund less application fee well as assigned term work. Term work may take the form Office. For those students who are studying while main-
Tuition fees are due before the start of the program of case studies, research papers, presentations, demon- taining full-time employment or caring for family, we offer
• There are no refunds of tuition or administrative fees a number of study options, including part-time studies
Late payment fees may apply after the first day of strations, clinical performance, or other forms of work
instruc-tion each term. Students with special needs may after the first three weeks of a term assigned by academic advisers or instructors. Full partici- and evening and weekend courses.
request payment arrangements. Students choosing to withdraw, cancel, or postpone their pation in the learning process is of utmost importance.
enrolment must submit written notice to the Office of Students are expected to attend classes consistently, Confidentiality of Student Records
Late Payment/Finance Charge 3% Admissions in order to be refunded fees. Refunds will be to take active roles in discussions and seminars, and to
demonstrate high levels of professionalism, sincerity, and The information contained in a student’s permanent
A 3% finance charge will be charged monthly to all issued within thirty days of receiving notice of withdrawal record is treated as personal and private. For this reason
accounts past due. OCTCM may withhold official tran- or dismissal. moral conduct during and after graduation.
OCTCM will not issue a transcript or any other personal
scripts or diplomas until accounts are paid in full. information other than in the case that a student requests
Financial Assistance Clinical and Practical Knowledge this release of information verbally or in writing, or in the
Official Transcripts $25 event that a court order is issued.
There are strong clinical components to many of our
A fee of $25 is due any time a student requests an official Students with special needs may arrange instalment
programs. We train students to become health-care
transcript. No transcript will be issued until all accounts payment plans with no late fees or finance charges.
professionals and as such require that students become Course Credit
are paid in full. Please allow three business days for the Students can request scheduled monthly instalments.
adept and comfortable with clinical activities. The nature
processing of all transcript requests. In this case, all 12 post-dated cheques for a full year’s Course credit will be awarded only if the following condi-
of this work requires a great deal of professionalism
tuition must be submitted together before the start of tions are met:
and strict adherence to clinical standards as outlined
Rewriting or Rescheduling Exams $100 the program. Otherwise, late payment fees apply to the
in the Teaching Clinic Handbook and publications from • Completion of all assigned term work
overdue amount and the student’s academic status may
Students who either request or are required to rewrite government and regulatory bodies such as CTCMPAO. • Satisfactory grades on all examinations (minimum 60%)
be suspended. Continued late payment will result in
or reschedule an exam are subject to a fee of $100. Failure to abide by these guidelines may result in
further disciplinary action. • Meeting of clinical objectives to the satisfaction of
Eligibility for rewrites or rescheduled exams is determined disciplinary action. Course practicums and clinical
clinical supervisors
on a case-by-case basis. The fee is due before a student activities also require that students engage with patients
At OCTCM, we believe in making this medicine acces- • Meeting of academic objectives to the satisfaction of
writes the exam in question. in a clinical setting. This will include discussing personal
sible. In addition to payment plans, we are proud to instructors
health-care-related questions, disrobing and draping
present several bursaries and scholar-ships to support • Attendance in 80% of scheduled classes unless
Reissue of Documents patients for manual therapies, and hands-on bodywork
our students. Students enrolled in the Diploma of otherwise excused by the instructor or supervisor
regardless of age, sex, race, or religion. We expect that all
$25/Certificate Acupuncture, Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine
clinical activities will be carried out in a professional and
$50/Diploma Practitioner or Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese
$15/Student ID Medicine may be eligible, if qualified, for loans, grants
compassionate manner. Attendance and Lateness
or awards granted under the Ontario Student Assistance We expect students to attend all scheduled classes. If
A fee of $25 or $50 is charged for the replacement of
Program (OSAP). You may apply for OSAP online or you Instructor Jesse Lown, spent 3 years
academic certificates and diplomas. absences exceed 20% of total course meetings, those
interning at hospital and private
can fill out a paper application, which is available for classes must be made up with the individual course
clinics in China. In Toronto, he helped
printing from the OSAP website. For help applying for instructor. Additional fees may apply.
Textbook/Material Fees established a clinic integrating
OSAP or for more information, please contact us. neuroplasticity and its effects on
Varies by course
recovery in spinal chord injuries, Class attendance means that students remain in the class
Students are required to purchase their own books and *As of the time of this publication, CTCMPAO, the provincial stroke, brain injury.
or clinic until the class is over or are otherwise excused.
supplies. Instructors will notify students of the required governing body of our profession, has not yet determined the Students who frequently leave class early or are continually
texts and materials either prior to the start of a course or requirements for the title of “Doctor of Traditional Chinese late may be subject to academic penalty.
at the first meeting of the class. Medicine.” As such, no college or practitioner is permitted to
use this title or diploma until further notice.
Academic Standards
Course Evaluations support staff member concerned. If a student believes Missed Examinations An academic advisor or the president of OCTCM will
that his or her appeal is not resolved in a satisfactory way, review all suspension and/or dismissal cases.
At OCTCM our administration, academic advisors, and or if the student feels they cannot approach the staff or If a student is unable to sit an exam during the exam
instructors strive to maintain the highest degree of faculty directly, the student or his or her representative period and notifies the instructor prior to the exam,
teaching and training excellence. We encourage commu- is encouraged to submit his or her appeal in writing to rescheduling of the exam is at the discretion of the Statement of Intellectual Property
nication with students in order to improve our curriculum the academic dean including any and all information instructor or academic advisor. Final exams can only be A student may hold the copyright to works that have been
and teaching strategies. Students are asked to participate regarding the dispute and previous attempts to resolve written prior to the official exam date. Fees may apply. produced independently, without collaborators, such as
in an evaluation process that is used to assess and the matter. Normally, the appeal must be received no Unscheduled absences will be accepted with appropriate material and ideas submitted in coursework or presented
improve course delivery, content, and relevance. later than seven working days after the student has documentation supporting an extenuating health in class as part of his or her academic program, printed
received the decision or action that is being appealed. The condition or other circumstances at the academic works that were written, data that was generated as
adviser’s discretion.
Tests and Examinations appeal must include the faculty member, support staff, part of his or her research, or any other original work
administrator with whom the matter originates and the produced while at OCTCM.
To determine a student’s progress and ability to retain and
assimilate course material, we use written, practical, and
above-specified individual’s signature, together with a $50 Course Withdrawal and
appeal fee and a letter indicating a proposed resolution. A student would not hold sole copyright if he or she col-
oral examinations. Most courses have at least one examina-
The $50 appeal fee will be refunded to the student if the Leave of Absence laborated with others, including the instructors or supervi-
tion and may also include a number of shorter quizzes.
appeal is successful. A student may withdraw from a course anytime during sors, or if the work was part of his or her duties as part
Course outlines will detail the weight of each assignment
the first 10% of course hours, provided that they do so of a research grant or paid contract. If a student used
and test. It is the discretion of the individual instructor or
The academic dean will issue an acknowledgement of in writing. Notice must be made to the academic dean, another person’s work as the foundation for his or her
academic advisor whether a student must sit for additional
having received the appeal in writing and in a timely and the withdrawal will be noted on the student’s official work, he or she must obtain permission from the owner(s)
tests, exams, quizzes, etc., on occasions where progress or
manner. The dean will respond to the student’s appeal transcript. of that property to use and/or negotiate their share in the
aptitude are in question.
within 15 business days and will, at this time, offer his intellectual property.
or her recommendation for the optimal resolution of Students may apply for a leave of absence from the
Examination Rewrites the matter. If the student is dissatisfied with the dean’s program if written notice specifying the return date is
recommended solution, the student or his or her repre- made in writing to the Office of Admission. Each request Student Code of Conduct
Students who fail to achieve a passing grade of 60%
will be considered to have failed the course and may be sentative may present his or her appeal to the Office of will be assessed individually, and students will be advised OCTCM recognizes our responsibility to represent the
offered an opportunity for a rewrite. Rewrites must occur the President. The president will review the appeal and of the academic and financial implications. tradition and healing power of Chinese medicine in our
before the beginning of the next academic term or at a respond in writing to the student or his or her representa- local and global communities. As such, we require that
tive within 15 business days. If the student is dissatisfied our students, staff, and instructors align themselves
time agreed upon by the academic advisor and instructor.
with the president’s recommendation, he or she may then Probation/Dismissal with our core values of respect, honesty, and integrity.
If the student is unsuccessful a second time, he or she
may be expected to repeat the course or may be expected present the appeal to the OCTCM Board of Directors. The Academic probation is a condition where students must In cases where a student behaves in a manner that is
to complete an appropriate additional assignment. board will decide whether or not to review the situation at improve an unsatisfactory situation, behaviour, or disruptive of the educational environment, commits acts
the next scheduled meeting. academic performance. Written notice detailing the nature of intellectual dishonesty, or violates professional ethics
There will be a $100 fee for rewrites. of the issue, conditions and terms of the probation, and in patient care, OCTCM reserves the right to impose dis-
If the board elects not to further deliberate on the consequences of non-compliance will be issued to the ciplinary action. This may include probation or expulsion
If a student refuses to sit a rewrite, automatic repeti- situation, the president’s recommendation is the final probationer. An evaluation will be conducted to determine in very serious cases. The following behaviours will be
tion of the course is expected. Repeating a course may decision. If the board decides to review the appeal, the the status of the probation at an appropriate juncture. subject to disciplinary action:
interfere with enrolling in a full course load in the board’s decision is final. A student who feels a situation Upon successfully meeting the terms specified by the
• Plagiarism of text or concepts without adequate
following term. Failure to pass a repeated course will was not resolved satisfactorily by OCTCM’s internal administration, the probation will be lifted.
acknowledgement to the author;
result in academic consequences addressed on a case-by- petition procedure may contact the Ontario Ministry of
Training Colleges and Universities. • Cheating on any form of evaluation or assisting another
case basis. Students may be placed on probation for a number of
student in doing so;
reasons, including the following:
• Disruption, on or off campus, of OCTCM’s educational
All prerequisite courses must be completed before pro- Incomplete Term Work • Grades: unsatisfactory academic or clinical process, administrative process, or other college
gressing into clinical courses and practical.
Given that life offers many unpredictable circumstances, performance or below 60% in any course functions;
we understand that students may need additional time to • Attendance: less than 80% attendance unless • Use of alcohol or drugs for which the individual does
Student Appeal Procedure complete assignments or courses. If an instructor deems otherwise excused not carry a medical prescription while on campus;
At OCTCM we honour and respect the experiences and it appropriate, he or she may make a recommendation to • Behaviour: disruptive and/or unprofessional behaviours • Behaving in an indecent, lewd, or threatening manner
concerns of our students. Therefore, any decisions the academic advisor that a particular student be given a • Finances: failure to meet financial obligations on campus or in any capacity where the student
designation of “incomplete” on overdue work. The student represents the college;
regarding admission, grades, probation, suspension for • Professional/Academic: misconduct/dishonesty
misconduct, or the interpretation of any institution policy, will then be allowed an extension of a period deemed • Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents,
appropriate by the instructor and academic advisor to Failure to satisfy the conditions of probation may result in records, or identification;
regulation, or procedure, can be appealed by a student.
allow the student to satisfy the conditions of the course. an academic suspension of one or more academic terms • Unauthorized entry into, unauthorized use of, or
Failure to complete this assignment by the new deadline or academic dismissal. misuse of college property; and
In an attempt to resolve the matter, the student should
first consult with the faculty member, administrator, or will result in failure of the course.
• Misrepresentation of oneself or an organization as an OCTCM may take disciplinary action against any student
agent of the college or to hold accreditation that has found to be in contravention of the Student Code of
not been bestowed by the appropriate governing body; Conduct. Disciplinary measures may include probation,
• Possession, use, or sale of alcohol or drugs while on suspension, or expulsion. In this case no refund for fees
campus in accordance with Ontario laws, except when or tuition will be issued to the student. The president or a
the substance is legally prescribed to the student or representative of the president in absentia may impose an
when lawfully permitted for the purpose of research, interim suspension immediately in any case where there is
instruction, or analysis; reasonable cause to believe that a violation of the Student
• Needling any person in an OCTCM class or clinic Code of Conduct endangering the safety of the college
without the direct supervision of a Registered community or of the college’s property is imperilled.
Acupuncturist or Registered Traditional Chinese In such a case the student will be notified promptly of
Medicine practitioner faculty member; the suspension and alleged Student Code of Conduct
• Any form of harassment, including, but not limited violation(s) and will be given the opportunity to stand for
to, sexual harassment and harassment on the basis a hearing within 15 days. Before the hearing, the student
of gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, is barred from entering the campus without prior written
medical condition, marital status, or sexual orientation; consent from the college administration for any purpose
other than attendance at the hearing.
• Engaging in intimidating, abusive, or threatening
behaviour towards any member of the college. This
includes any form of verbal or physical abuse, on or off
campus, to the person or property of any member of
the college community and to the members of
our families;
• Theft or intentional damage to any OCTCM property or
to the personal property of any member of the OCTCM
community;
• Violation of any order issued by the president of
OCTCM, on or off campus, and particularly while
representing the college community;
• Soliciting or assisting another person in committing
any act that would violate the Code of Conduct
described above.
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LEADING EDUCATION, ADVANCING OUR MEDICAL PROFESSION

AND PASSING ON A PRECIOUS HERITAGE TO YOU

The purpose and goal of OCTCM is to introduce students to the

Through our affiliation with highly recognized TCM universities

OCTCM is an official Inheritance Base for Acupuncture and Sincerely,

As the population ages and an increasing number of people

Leading education, Our college provides

Ontario College of Traditional Our specialties include advanced

2010 HRS 120 HRS 540 HRS

TERM 1 TERM 3 TERM 5*

ACU-201 Meridians 2 30 ACU-204 Acupuncture 2 30 BME-506 Western Clinical Medicine 4 60

BME-504 Pathophysiology 4 60 TCM-106A Diagnostics of 4 60

Gua Sha tool for scraping

TERM 1 TERM 3 TERM 5* TERM 8

BME-506 Western Clinical Medicine 4 60 CLI-610B Advanced Clinical 8 120

CLI-602 Clinical Observation 4 60 Medicine I (ACU) CLI-613 Advanced Clinical 4 60

INT-702H TCM Internal 2 30 CLI-612 Advanced Clinical 12 180

BME-508 Biomedical Diagnostics 3 45

Shaolin Temple at Songshan Mountain in China

Read about the the

Meridian statue at Patient diagonsis at a teaching

Prof. Jin Zhang Prof. Ben Bin Jiang Wu

Teachers open the

Long acupuncture needle

Zoran Jelicic Tim Sibbald Jesse Lown Lucian Yu Richard Kwan

Official Receipts for Tax Credit Academic Environment Graduation

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Education breeds confidence.

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