ACTCM is now offering two opportunities for alumni to study in China while earning CEU hours.
Option 1: 4 week program
March 13 – April 10, 2010
CEUs: 140 hours (CAB pending)
Option 2: 2 week program
March 20 – April 3, 2010
CEUs: 70 hours (CAB pending)
Participants will have access to three departments: Acupuncture, Tui Na and Internal Medicine.
Department of Internal Medicine – In this department, the physicians use Chinese herbs for treating various diseases, such as insomnia, hypertension, digestive system disorders, respiratory system disorders, and cardiovascular system disorders.
Department of Acupuncture – This department provides treatments for the diseases of motor-nervous system, such as sequelae of stroke, peripheral facial paralysis, and prolapsed lumbar intrervertebral disc. In addition, acupuncture is used for ulcerative colitis, anaphylaxis asthma; chronic backache and arthralgia.
Department of Tui Na – This department uses traditional Tui Na to treat cervical spondylopathy, prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disc, lumbar spondylolisthesis, arthritis, and other spinal diseases.
Cost: $3,300 for ACTCM alumni and $3,500 for practitioners for 4-week trip; $1,750 for alumni, and $1,850 for practitioners for 2-week trip. Fees include tuition at Shanghai University of TCM YueYang Hospital, private room with breakfast, and visa cost for China. Fees do not include airfare.
For more information or to Register: email NikkiFancher@actcm.edu or call (415) 282-7600 x23
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About American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) has provided affordable, quality health care to the public and trained professionals in acupuncture, massage and Chinese medicine since 1980. In addition to its graduate curriculum, ACTCM offers continuing education, public education, community outreach and clinical services in acupuncture and herbal medicine. ACTCM has been the recipient of many awards for its curriculum, faculty and clinic, and has been voted “Best of the Bay” by both the San Francisco Weekly and the San Francisco Bay Guardian. ACTCM is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is a private, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.