Course Description
3-month Acupuncture and Moxibustion Program of Introductory Level is offered to those who possess no prior education of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) but interested in learning TCM. Basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine will be taught for the first two months. In the last month, local clinical practice will be conducted with instructors. Combine theory with practice; classroom lectures with clinical practice is to be followed. Apart from the traditional way of learning of sitting through classes, participants also get valuable opportunity during the last month of the program to follow with TCM teachers at local clinic.

About the University
Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, founded in 1956, is one of the oldest universities of its kind in China. Being a key university of TCM, it was formerly run by the State Administration of TCM and is now administered cooperatively by both the State Administration of TCM and the Guangdong Provincial Government. It is one of the best universities of TCM in China, with many highly qualified lecturers, a large number of advanced teaching equipments and a great variety of academic branches. Today it has a regular teaching faculty of 483 professors and over 700 lecturers。Now there are over 8,000 full-time students, and over 600 are from foreign countries and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions. The university has a long history of enrolling foreign students. Since 1979 it has opened 290 short-term training classes of TCM, and more than 3,000 health workers from 85 countries and regions have benefited greatly from its study courses.

Program Schedules and Dates - 2008 (This program is available only for group applications of more than 5 applicants.)

Program Fees

Features

• University comprehensive TCM training in English
• Clinical Practice to consolidate knowledge learned
• Intensive TCM training: 6 hours/day & 30 hours/week with none prerequisite
• Full immersion into the Chinese culture
• Free Extra curriculum activities – weekend sightseeing, cultural excursions, social activities and electives
• Cultural Exchange Program with native Chinese

Teaching Method
Lectures in classroom, coaching in groups, clinical practice, lectures on a special topic and visits to hospitals will be undertaken so as to consolidate the acquired knowledge and technique.

Curriculum
Curriculums are designed to enable participants to have a good understanding of basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine and treatment skills after the study Classes are divided into morning and afternoon two sections.

Main subjects:

2. The 2nd period: 4 weeks (from the 5th to the 8th week).
The participants are required to have an intimate knowledge of General introduction to treatment with acupuncture and Moxibustion - pathological factors, 4 diagnostic methods, differentiation syndromes (according to the eight principles, zang-fu, channels collaterals) with laying stress on differentiation of syndromes according to channels and collaterals, to apply the specific points and the basic principles of combining points and prescription, to master practical treatment - about 25 kinds of common diseases, and to perfect further the locations of the commonly - used points and the manipulation techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion.

3. The 3rd period: 5 weeks (from the 9th to the 13th week).
The participants are required, through clinical practice, to apply acupuncture and moxibustion independently in the treatment of common diseases. In this period, ear acupuncture and acupuncture anesthesia will be briefly introduced, and at the same period, general an examination will be arranged.

Evaluation and Certificates
With a view to ensuring the teaching quality, appropriate examinations will be held in the middle and at the end of the training course. Diplomas will be issued to the participants who pass the examination successful.

Pengyou (friends) Exchange Program
Traditional Chinese Medicine is part of Chinese people's life, especially to Cantonese. Guangzhou is the city that TCM is mostly applied across the country. In addition to curing disease, locals also use various herbals to cook soup at least twice a week due to the weather in Guangzhou. In this sense, herbal medicine is a common knowledge to Cantonese. Allied Gateway will arrange you a Chinese Pengyou (friend) based on age and interest when you arrive in Guangzhou in order for you to obtain applied TCM knowledge through daily life.

Extra Curriculum Activities
Allied Gateway organizes a variety of activities to program participants to enrich the life and experience in China. Activities includes language and culture oriented electives, weekend sightseeing, cultural workshops, and monthly excursions out of Guangzhou.

For details about the activities, please click here.

Travel Arrangements
Allied Gateway organizes trips out of Guangzhou once every month. Participants can sign up both yourself and your friends. Popular trip destinations include Hong Kong, Shanghai, Yangshuo, Phoenix Ancient City, Zhaoqing, Shaoguan and Shenzhen at a discounted price. Two-way transportation by train, accommodation at a 3-star hotel for one night, meals and the admission fees to attractions and local transportation are included. One staff from Allied Gateway and an English speaking tour guide will accompany you through the trip.

In addition, Allied Gateway staff will help you with your own trip plan as well such as hotel arrangements and transportation booking when needed.

For details on Travel Arrangements, please click here.

Airport Transfer
Allied Gateway arranges airport pick-up service for program participants. Our staff will meet you at the arrival gate after you get your luggage and take you to your accommodation. You need to provide us with correct flight information – flight number / flight date 2 weeks before your program starts. Airport drop-off service is offered to participants at the end of the program. To make sure smooth transition, you will be provided with Allied Gateway contact number before you come to China in case of last minute changes.

Accommodation
Allied Gateway selects accommodations carefully for security, convenience and comfort. Program Fee varies depending on the accommodation selected. Accommodation options include:

Campus Double/Single
Live on campus at Foreign Students Dorm. All rooms are furnished with bed, desk, chair, lamp, telephone, air-conditioner and private bathroom. Hot water available in the morning and evening.

Guest house Single
The university has its own guest housr conveniently located on campus. Single occupancy standard room available. The rooms are well furnished with bed, TV, telephone, fridge, private bathroom, desk and air-conditioner. Guest house facilities include laundry, gym and daily house-keeping.

Home stay
Stay with a Chinese family. You will have your private room fully furnished with air-conditioner, bed, desk, chair and closet. Shared facilities include bathroom, kitchen, TV and others. Breakfast and dinner included.

What Is Included
Study with Allied Gateway, it is not university training only you are receiving. A lot more are covered by Allied Gateway Study in Guangzhou Programs:

• Tuition and university application
• Textbooks
• Certificate
• Accommodation
• University registration
• Weekend sightseeing excursions, cultural workshops, social activities and electives
• Airport pick-up/drop off
• Pre-departure package
• Orientation package
  • RMB30 phone card to call home
  • Map of Guangzhou and China
  • Small Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionary
  • Optional mobile card & pre-paid card
  • Map of university and the area
  • Activity calendar
  • Map of Guangzhou metro
  • English/Chinese menu
  • 24-hour/7-day emergency card with staff info
  • One box of your personal name card with both English and Chinese info
  • Mailing address in both English & Chinese
  • Survival Chinese booklet
• Orientation campus and the area tour
• Welcome/farewell dinner
• Bank account setting-up
• Mobile purchasing
• Visa obtaining support
• Money exchange assistance
• Assistance with travel plans and arrangements
• 24-hours/7-days emergency support
• Chinese language exchange pengyou friends arrangements
• On-site on going assistance from Allied Gateway

How to Apply
To apply, you need to meet requirements below
1. Above 18 years old
2. Be a high school graduate
3. Be in good health

For more information on How to Apply, please click here.
For Application Form, please click here.

If you wish to study at other time than scheduled, please contact Allied Gateway.