TCM Acupuncture Diploma Program
TCM DIPLOMA PROGRAM (FULL TIME)
IMAI is also starting the next TCM Diploma Program in September 2025. This full-timeTCM program consists of four 3-month terms per year for 21/2 - 3 years. The program is a hybrid /blended one with Live Zoom interactive lectures, class lectures, and In-Class Practicum. IMAI’s goal is to prepare students to become experts using TCM theory, diagnosis, and integrative treatment - including auricular, cupping, moxibustion, herbal therapies, as well as subjects in the Health Coach program including Chinese & Western Nutrition, bio-medicine, and consultation - to help clients with health conditions and concerns.
Students need to study outside of school and attend all classes (which are recorded, should an emergency arise) IMAI offers REPLAYS, 1-1 mentoring in certain cases, and a year of FREE on-going classes offered. This full TCM Program prepares students to write both IMAI's and the Pan-Am TCM Canadian Board Exams.
Upon successful completion, the student will be assigned a billing number.
If interested, please fill in the TCM application on this page.
TCM ACUPUNCTURE APPLICATION
IMAI'S TCM ACUPUNCTURE DIPLOMA
"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." THOMAS EDISON
IMAI has a 2-3 year TCM Diploma Program, where one can achieve status as an Acupuncturist. (2150 hours and In-Class Practicum hours: 620 Classes are on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with the Practicum In-Class portion on weekends. The TCM program consists of four 3-month terms per year. The program is a hybrid /blended one with Live Zoom interactive lectures, class lectures, and In-Class Practicum. IMAI’s goal is to prepare students to become expert and registered Acupuncturists using TCM theory, diagnosis and integrative treatment - including auricular, cupping moxibustion and herbal therapies - to help patients with health conditions and concerns. To this end, IMAI prepares students to write the Pan -Canadian Examinations. Students need to study outside of school, and attend all classes (which are recorded, should an emergency arise).
IMAI’s TCM Diploma curriculum embraces Ontario, B.C. and U.S. curriculum models. Upon successful exam completion, student's have the title of "Acupuncturist" and with insurance, can legally treat patients using TCM diagnosis. Extended Health Benefits, for the most part include acupuncture by an Acupuncturist with a billing number and in good standing with the CTCMPAO Board.
This program starts in January 2025 and is available to Healthcare Practitioners, Secondary School/University Graduates, Mature and *International Students.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
$150 (non-refundable) Canadian Students
$250 (non-refundable) International Students
E-transfer to: imaiedupayment@gmail.com
HOW TO ENROLL:
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Application
Interview
Once IMAI receives your Application, an Interview will be set up. When all of the requirements are in and evaluated for the TCM Acupuncture Program, an acceptance email into the program will be sent to you.
PAYMENT PLANS + FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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Program:
Students are expected to attend the scheduled classes,
in-class practicum, and student clinics. If they cannot, they must inform IMAI and make up the class missed.
Students must be on camera and participate in the Zoom Classes.
TCM FOUNDATION PROGRAM DIPLOMA PROGRAM
IMAI has a 1 year 52-week TCM Foundation Program. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, Practicum In-Class portion one weekend p/m. The Foundation TCM program consists of four 3-month terms per year.
This TCM program is a hybrid /blended one with Live Zoom interactive lectures, class lectures, and In-Class Practicum. IMAI’s goal is to prepare students to become experts using TCM theory, diagnosis, and integrative treatment - including auricular, cupping moxibustion, simple herbal formulas.
This program does not allow the use of acupuncture, but rather acupressure and various devices which can be used on the acupuncture points. Most devices and therapies use the meridians so it is a program for anyone who wants some TCM background. Perfect in health clinics, health food stores, and in one's own practice. Students need to study outside of school and attend all classes (which are recorded, should an emergency arise).
REPLAYS, 1-1 mentoring and a year of FREE on-going classes and in-class practicum offered.
Semester starts on: Sunday September 15, 2024 - August 28, 2025
4 semesters of 3 months
Cost: $2,950 per semester
Total: $11,800
IMAI’s TCM Foundation curriculum embraces Ontario, B.C. and U.S. curriculum models. Upon successful exam completion, students can treat clients using acupressure, cupping, electro and auricular therapy. It is also a good building starting point for advanced education. This program starts in September 2024 and is available to Healthcare Practitioners, Secondary School/University Graduates, Mature and *International Students. Call us for more information
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