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Traditional Chinese Medicine

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

With a history of 2000 to 3000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has formed a unique system to diagnose and cure illness. The TCM approach is fundamentally different from that of Western medicine. In TCM, the understanding of the human body is based on the holistic understanding of the universe as described in Daoism, and the treatment of illness is based primarily on the diagnosis and differentiation of syndromes.

Health is more than just the absence of disease, and TCM recognises this with its unique capacity to harmonise and enhance our capacity for enjoyment fulfillment and happiness.

TCM being an ancient system of health care has undergone continual development over the centuries as the causes of illness that afflict mankind have evolved. In its country of origin it is not an alternative form of therapy, but is used in the state hospitals alongside modern medicine.

TCM is a complete medical system that is capable of treating disease in all its forms. Although your practitioner will treat whatever complaint you have come for, the traditional view places great importance on preventing disease before it occurs.

TCM consists of:

• herbal therapy
• acupuncture
• dietary therapy
• exercise
• lifestyle management

Some or several of these may be employed in the course of your treatment.

 

How to gain ANTA Accreditation in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Here are a few tips to help you gain accreditation with ANTA in TCM.

1. Review our recognised courses to obtain information on colleges and courses ANTA recognises for accreditation
2. Download a Membership Application form, fully complete and post into ANTA
3. Ensure you have certified copies of your qualifications and academic records
4. For Victorians - ensure you have a certified copy of CMRB registration
5. Use the applicants checklist within the application to ensure fully completed

 

ANTA Recognised Traditional Chinese Medicine Courses

» New South Wales

• Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Contact Details

  Address: Level 5, 25 Dixon Street, Sydney NSW 2000
  Phone: 02 9281 1173
  Fax: 02 9212 0712
  Email: administration@sitcm.edu.au
  Web: www.sitcm.edu.au

  These courses are aimed to provide participants with the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine with the therapeutic delivery methods of Chinese herbs and acupuncture (including needling, moxibustion and cupping techniques). The course delivers TCM units in theory and diagnosis, internal and external medicine, paediatrics, gynaecology, traumatology, practical training in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and supervised clinical practicum.

• University of New England

  Bachelor of Health Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

  Contact Details

  Address: School of Health, University of New England, Armidale NSW 2351
  Web: www.une.edu.au

  Course no longer being offered

• University Of Technology, Sydney

  Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Master of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Contact Details

  Address: College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, UTS
  PO Box 123, Broadway NSW 2007
  Level 4, 645 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
  Phone: 02 9514 2500
  Fax: 02 9514 7866
  Email: chris.zaslawski@uts.edu.au
  www.uts.edu.au

  This full time 4-year course equips you to enter a career as a qualified health professional. The course focuses on Traditional Chinese medical theory and therapies including acupuncture, Chinese massage (Tuina), and herbal medicine. Students also benefit from a solid foundation in western bioscience, gaining a firm understanding of the role traditional Chinese medicine plays as a complementary health care system. Important to the learning environment of this course is the working clinics where students gain first hand practical experience treating patients under the guidance of qualified health professionals. The course can be combined with a Bachelor of International Studies (China Major).

• University Of Western Sydney

  * Bachelor of Applied Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

  
  * Course no longer offered.

  Bachelor of Health Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

  Contact Details

  Address: Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW 2751
  Phone: 1300 668 370
  Email: study@uws.edu.au
  Web: www.uws.edu.au

  Applicants must also supply with their Membership Application, a letter from the Head of School confirming completion of a minimum of 400 hours of clinical training.

» Victoria

• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University)

  Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine)

  Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)

  Double Bachelor degree program: Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine/Human Biology)

  Contact Details

  Address: PO Box 71, Bundoora VIC 3083
  Phone: 03 9925 7596 or 9925 7746
  Fax: 03 9467 2794 or 9925 7178
  Email: sandy.ebell@rmit.edu.au
  Web: www.rmit.edu.au/compmed

  RMIT Chinese Medicine offers a series of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Chinese medicine including acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine. These programs have also been approved by the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria (www.cmrb.vic.gov.au).

• Southern School of Natural Therapies

  Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)

  * Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Contact Details

  Address: 25 Victoria St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
  Phone: 03 9415 3333
  Fax: 03 9417 4361
  Email: enquiries@ssnt.com.au
  Web: http://ssnt.edu.au

  * This course is no longer being offered. The course information is for past graduates only.

• Victorian University

  Bachelor Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture)

  Contact Details

  Address: School of Health Sciences-Chinese Medicine Unit, PO Box 14428, Melbourne City MC VIC 8001
  Phone: 03 9365 2765
  Fax: 03 3397 6511
  Email: hong.xu@vu.edu.au
  Web: www.vu.edu.au

  In 1992, Victoria University became the first government funded university in the Western world to offer a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Medicine. Our Chinese medicine program is based on strong traditional and contemporary philosophical foundations. It draws upon the Oriental traditions of Daoism and Buddhism as well as such contemporary disciplines as Holism, Systems Theory and Consciousness Studies. Those who choose to study Chinese medicine at Victoria University will study Chinese medicine as a “Chinese art/science” that includes studies in meditation, qi gong and other health enhancing practices, presented from a traditional and holistic perspective.

» Western Australia

• Perth Academy of Natural Therapies

  Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Note: The above information is for past graduates only - this college is no longer operating.

ANTA's Scope and Standards of Practice

To view ANTA's commitment to the delivery of quality health care, public safety and promoting informed choices in Traditional Chinese Medicine read our Scope and Standards of Practice.

Scope and Standards of Practice - Acupuncture

Scope and Standards of Practice - Chinese Herbal Medicine

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