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1 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACUPUNCTURE

2 What is ACUPUNCTURE ? Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points. Acupuncture is particularly useful in resolving physical problems related to tension and stress and emotional conditions.

3 Conditions Recommended for Acupuncture by the World Health Organization (W.H.O.)

4 Neurological and muscular disorders: headaches, facial tics, neck pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, various forms of tendinitis, low back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritisNeurological and muscular disorders: headaches, facial tics, neck pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, various forms of tendinitis, low back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis Digestive disorders: gastritis and hyperacidity, spastic colon, constipation, diarrheaDigestive disorders: gastritis and hyperacidity, spastic colon, constipation, diarrhea Respiratory disorders: sinusitis, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infectionsRespiratory disorders: sinusitis, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infections Urinary, menstrual, and reproductive problemsUrinary, menstrual, and reproductive problems Disorders of the Mouth Cavity: toothache, pain after tooth extraction, gingivitis, pharyngitisDisorders of the Mouth Cavity: toothache, pain after tooth extraction, gingivitis, pharyngitis

5 Acupuncture in Singapore

6 Registered Acupuncturists 1.From 1 st January 2002, only Registered Acupuncturists with valid practising certificates will be allowed to practise acupuncture in Singapore (regulated by MOH, TCM Practitioners Board) SARE STRE 2.A Registered Acupuncturist is required to pass the SARE (Singapore Acupuncturists Registration Examination) or STRE (Singapore TCM Physicians Registration Examination) set by Singapore TCM Practitioners Board 3.The holder of Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture is entitled to sit for Singapore Acupuncturists Registration Examination (SARE) GDA course 4.To obtain Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture (GDA) is required to complete GDA course

7 Registered Acupuncturist Sit and pass for SARE Flowchart Registered Acupuncturist in Singapore Complete and confer Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture Study GDA course (2 year part time program)

8 GDA COURSE (Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture) The GDA course is opened only for Singapore registered Medical Doctors & Dentists (either fully or conditional registration with the Singapore Medical Council) who are keen to study and practice acupuncture in Singapore

9 COURSEINTRODUCTION COURSE INTRODUCTION 2-year part time course designed to provide primary care physicians with skill in the practice of acupuncture The course (theory part) is conducted every weekend (Sat or Sun or both) GDA COURSE Information

10 Type Qualification Certificate Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture to be conferred on the Student upon successful completion of the Course The Certificate is Conferred by Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine GDA COURSE Information

11 Medium of Instruction: English (theory & Clinical)English (theory & Clinical) English/Chinese with the visiting professors from China during clinical sessions (if any)English/Chinese with the visiting professors from China during clinical sessions (if any) GDA COURSE Information

12 COURSE STRUCTURE The course structure set in accordance to the guideline by the TCM Practitioners Board and divided into 3 modules, 405 course hours ModuleCourse SyllabusCourse Hours 1 Special lectures Basic Theories of TCM Diagnostics of TCM 5 80 40 2 Acupuncture Clinical Practice 100 50 3 Clinical Acupuncture 80 50 Total405 GDA COURSE Information

13 Course Syllabus Concept of Holism Acupoints-lung, hand, heart, large intestine, triple, small intestine, spleen meridian Differentiation of syndrome and diseaseManipulating methods Yin Yang theory & Wu Xing Acupoints – Liver, kidney, stomach, GB, Bladder meridian Zangxiang - ZangExtraordinary vessels & points Zangxiang – Fu, Extraordinary Fu, InterelationshipIntro to treatments Qi, Blood and FluidHerbs introduction Meridians and Collaterals Stroke & dizziness; Headache & wry face, Back pain& chest pain, Facial Pain Causes of diseaseBi Syndrome, atrphy syndrome, epilepsy Pathogenesis of DiseaseInsomnia,palpitation, flu and cough PreventionAsthma, vomiting. epigastric pain Diagnostic methods Diarrhoea,constipation, hesitancy and spermatorrhoea Differentiation of syndrome-eight principleChildren's Malnutrition & Infantile Paralysis Differentiation of syndrome-qi, bloodGynae disease Differentiation of syndrome-visceraSkin and sports injuries Intro to meridiansEye and ENT disorder Intro to acupoints Basic Intro to formulae of Traditional Chinese Medicine Application of meridian theoryThesis --weight loss, back pain GDA COURSE Information

14 Tentative Commencement Date 1st Module Sep ~ Nov 2009 & Jan ~ Apr 2010 every Sunday (1pm ~6pm) 125 course hours in Theory

15 2nd Module July 2010~Nov 2010 Theory (100 Hr): every Sun (1pm ~6pm) Clinical Practice (50 Hr): Mon to Sat evening 3rd Module Jan 2011 ~ May 2011 Theory (80 Hr): every Sun afternoon Clinical Practice (50Hr): Mon to Sat evening Tentative Schedule 2nd & 3rd Module

16 Clinical Practice Available from Mon to Sat 7pm~9.30pmAvailable from Mon to Sat 7pm~9.30pm Location: Chung Hua Medical InstitutionLocation: Chung Hua Medical Institution 640 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh S(319522) 640 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh S(319522) 50 course hours = 15 nights50 course hours = 15 nights could be selected from Mon to Sat within a specified period

17 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants seeking for admission to the course must be a General Practitioner/Dentist who has a first medical/dental degree with a minimum of 2 years postgraduate experienceApplicants seeking for admission to the course must be a General Practitioner/Dentist who has a first medical/dental degree with a minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience Applicants must be currently registered (either fully or conditional registration) with the Singapore Medical Council or Singapore Dental CouncilApplicants must be currently registered (either fully or conditional registration) with the Singapore Medical Council or Singapore Dental Council GDA COURSE Information

18 Course FEE Tuition Fee 1st Module : $20001st Module : $2000 2nd Module: $30002nd Module: $3000 3rd Module: $30003rd Module: $3000 Other Fee Enrollment Fee: $20Enrollment Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $50Registration Fee: $50 Miscellaneous Fee: $150Miscellaneous Fee: $150 Graduate Examination Fee: $250Graduate Examination Fee: $250 Supplementary Examination Fee: $250Supplementary Examination Fee: $250 Audit Fee for Revision: $1200.00 (candidate who has failed for the graduate examination, is allowed to re-take the course and attempt for the next graduate exam)Audit Fee for Revision: $1200.00 (candidate who has failed for the graduate examination, is allowed to re-take the course and attempt for the next graduate exam) GDA COURSE Information

19 Payment Payment is made by 3 modules within a month before the commencement of each modulePayment is made by 3 modules within a month before the commencement of each module Payable to SINGAPORE COLLEGE OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINEPayable to SINGAPORE COLLEGE OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE GDA COURSE Information

20 Course Regulations 1.ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT To attain minimum 70% of the attendance for each theory and clinical practice, failing which will be debarred from taking the Graduate Examination 2.Discipline Student is required to maintain good conduct during the course. Any report for misconduct will be handled by the college disciplinary committee GDA COURSE Information

21 Course Regulations 3.GRADUATE EXAMINATION –Student is entitled for the graduate examination upon completion of the GDA course with minimum 70% attendance –Diploma in Acupuncture will be conferred by Singapore College of Traditional Chinese medicine if the student has passed the examination with the record of good conduct –Diploma in Acupuncture will be conferred by Singapore College of Traditional Chinese medicine if the student has passed the examination with the record of good conduct during the period of study –The score mark for Pass Grade is 60 –Supplementary Exam is allowed for one attempt only –If the Supplementary Exam is failed, could apply to re-take for the next Graduate Examination 4.Singapore Acupuncturists Registration Examination (SARE) –Graduate with Diploma in Acupuncture is eligible to sit for Singapore Acupuncturist Registration Examination (SARE) for the practice in Acupuncture GDA COURSE Information

22 Enrollment for 2009 GDA Minimum 25 students is required for the commencement of 2009 GDA courseMinimum 25 students is required for the commencement of 2009 GDA course

23 S A R E S A R E (Singapore Acupuncturist Registration Examination) Singapore TCM Practitioners Board Ministry of Health The yearly common Acupuncturist Examination conducts by the Singapore TCM Practitioners Board, Ministry of Health

24 Registered Acupuncturist Registered Acupuncturist SARE Applicant is required to pass the SARE for : Acupuncturist Registration Certificate Singapore Acupuncturist Practicing Certificate Singapore TCM Practitioners Board Both certificates will be issued by Singapore TCM Practitioners Board

25 IMPORTANT Applicants will remain registered Acupuncturist as long as they remain as registered medical/dental practitionersApplicants will remain registered Acupuncturist as long as they remain as registered medical/dental practitioners Upon deregistered as medical/dental practitioner, the registration as acupuncturist will be revokedUpon deregistered as medical/dental practitioner, the registration as acupuncturist will be revoked

26 Others

27 Application Form Login www.singaporetcm.edu.sgwww.singaporetcm.edu.sg Email the completed application form to admin@singaporetcm.edu.sg Payment is required only after the pre- course briefing when the applicant is confirmed for the course For assistance, please contact with: Ms Lim Ruijuan or Ms Pauline Lioe

28 Q & A Thank You!

29 2006 GDA Graduation

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