| "For the worldly or curious individual, there are | | | | Earning your doctorate or Diplomate in TCM, |
| courses in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that | | | | however, is more course-intensive and involves a |
| teach the foundations and principles of TCM..." | | | | number of health sciences. These courses in |
| For the worldly or curious individual, there are courses | | | | traditional Chinese medicine are comprised of |
| in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that teach the | | | | education and training in anatomy and physiology, |
| foundations and principles of TCM. Some of | | | | Chinese medical terminology/language, pathology, |
| the healing therapeutics that are offered in these | | | | microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, holistic |
| Oriental medicine programs includes acupuncture, | | | | nutrition, TCM psychology, and more. |
| Tuina, Chinese herbology, Qigong, Tai Chi, and shiatsu. | | | | If you (or someone you know) are interested |
| To gain a solid foundation, it is important that | | | | in learning more about these or |
| prospective students explore the many courses in | | | | other alternative health programs, let |
| traditional Chinese medicine available in the United | | | | professional training within fast-growing industries like |
| States and in Canada. Depending on which path of | | | | massage therapy, naturopathy, |
| study you'd like to pursue, you will need to know | | | | acupuncture, chiropractic, Reiki, and others get you |
| what prerequisites may be necessary for | | | | started! Explore courses in Traditional Chinese |
| enrollment. Furthermore, examining curricula is | | | | Medicine near you. |
| equally important, as no two schools are identical. | | | | Courses in Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| Some courses in traditional Chinese medicine may be | | | | © Copyright 2008 |
| more comprehensive and include elective training in | | | | The CollegeBound Network |
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| moxibustion, and Western herbal medicine, among | | | | Resource Box: CarolAnn Bailey-Lloyd - Freelance |
| other healing arts. | | | | Writer and Web Consultant for HolisticJunction.com, in |
| Courses in traditional Chinese medicine are also quite | | | | association with - Educational Resources for Courses |
| rigorous. With training programs ranging between | | | | in Traditional |
| one and four years, it is essential that you choose | | | | , and other unique training programs. |
| the program right for you. For example, if you | | | | NOTICE: Article(s) may be republished free of charge |
| would like to practice a form of TCM without lengthy | | | | to relevant websites, as long as Copyright and |
| training, you can enroll in a Tuina (Chinese medical | | | | Author Resource Box are included; and ALL |
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| can usually be completed in about one year. | | | | |