Acupuncture Training at the ICTCM is now being taught as a mixed online and College-based programme.
This part time, weekend only training in Acupuncture TCM enables students to qualify as a Professional TCM Acupuncturist within a little less than 3 full academic years.
You can apply now for the October 2022 intake.
How is the Course run?
The first two years of the course mainly cover TCM theory, practical acupuncture point location and TCM diagnostic methods. They are run as a mix of college-based and online learning in which students attend classes for one weekend a month, either in college or via Zoom. This mixed mode of study makes the course easily accessible to those living a long way from Dublin.
Approximately 25% of these weekends are held in our specialist TCM College in Dublin 3. The college-based sessions focus on practical point location and skill development. The third year is devoted to Clinical Training and requires attendance in our Chinese Medicine Teaching Clinic, in Dublin, which adjoins the College. Clinical Training is run on Saturday and Sunday, very two weeks, from September to March. Other aspects of the Third year programme are conducted via Zoom.
This intensive professional Acupuncture training programme, called the Licentiate in TCM (usually referred to as the Licentiate or Lic.TCM) enables graduates to use Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Dietary therapy and life-style advice (based on the tenets of Chinese Medicine) to treat clients suffering from a very wide range of medical conditions.
Diagnosis and Treatment is based on a thorough knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, which is why graduates refer to themselves as a TCM Acupuncturist or Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine specialising in Acupuncture.
The College is devoted to turning out fully-rounded professional practitioners, not mere theoreticians. If you want to be a “Superior Practitioner” of Acupuncture TCM, able to use Acupuncture and related TCM therapies not only to alleviate, or even cure, current diseases but also to help a client to be better equipped to prevent future illness from occurring, then the Lic.TCM is the course for you.
Happy Christmas from ICTCM Dublin
Happy Christmas 2020
The Irish College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Dublin Ireland wishes all our staff, students, colleagues and friends a very Happy Christmas and a healthy, productive and prosperous New Year.
In January 2021 we will be announcing the details of our next Licentiate in TCM professional Acupuncture training programme and will open applications for the 2021 start date.
In the meantime, our offices will be closed during the festive season until 4th January 2021.
Tabhair aire.
Who can study Acupuncture and TCM with us?
Questions that Acupuncture applicants often ask
We are now accepting applications for the 2019 Academic year which starts in October. So, I thought it would be useful to answer some of the questions that prospective applicants often ask.
The main thing people want to know is “Will I be a suitable Acupuncture student“?
If you have a keen interest in medicine and health and would like to work in a Caring profession, then that is a good start. We will then want to know why you are particularly interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture?
The answers might be:
- I have a friend who is a TCM practitioner and Acupuncturist and they got me interested.
- I have been unwell and Acupuncture treatment really helped me so I know it works.
- I’ve read about Chinese Medicine and I like its Holistic approach.
- I work as a Health professional and would like to extend my range of Clinical options and heard good reports about Acupuncture and other TCM treatments.
“Do you accept students from other countries?”
We accept students from Ireland the UK and all parts of the EU. We also accept people from other countries provided the student will not require a Student Visa to study on our course.
Because all of our courses are part time and do NOT qualify for a student visa we are unable to accept any applicants from overseas countries where a Visa is required. If an applicant from such a country already has the right of abode and right to work or study in the EU we can accept their application.
Another common question is “Am I too old?” or “Am I too young to study with you?”
The answer to that is that we accept suitable people of any age, provided they are at least 21 years old when the course begins. Our courses are designed for adults who are wishing to either change profession or, if they already work in Acupuncture and TCM to gain a post-graduate qualification.
“What qualifications do I need to be a suitable Acupuncture Student?“
- You do not need to have prior qualifications in either TCM or Western Medicine.
- You must be able to show us that you have the capacity (not just the desire) to undertake an intensive course of part-time study over a three year period.
- Prior study on intensive or demanding courses will be an advantage, because you will be prepared and know a little of what to expect, but this is not a requirement.
“What qualities do I need?”
You need to be intelligent, not afraid of hard work and willing to work in a small group with other adults who have the same hopes and expectations as yourself. The course sets high standards and we accept students who are prepared to put in the necessary commitment to be successful in the academic, practical and interpersonal aspects of the course. It helps to be mature and well motivated and being kind and helpful to others are qualities that will help you to be a better practitioner.
You will be training to be a professional practitioner of Acupuncture TCM so many different skills need to be developed.
You can find out more about our Students and Graduates and the specific entry requirements via these links.
Finally, don’t forget that your application is just the first step. We interview all suitable applicants (or people who seem to be suitable) and during the interview and tour of the college and teaching clinic you will have a chance to discuss your suitability with a member of the teaching team.
We look forward to hearing from you.
