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Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Introduction
The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach is fundamentally different from that of Western or conventional medicine. In TCM, the understanding of the human body is based on the holistic understanding of the universe as described in Daoism and the treatment of illness is based on primarily on the diagnosis and differentiation of syndromes. TCM medicine treatment starts with the analysis of the entire system, then focuses on the correction of pathological changes through readjusting the functions of the zang-fu organs.
The clinical diagnosis and treatment in TCM are mainly based on the yin-yang and five elements theories. These theories apply the phenomena and laws of nature to the study of the physiological activities and pathological changes of the human body and it interrelationships. The typical TCM include acupuncture, herbal medicine and qigong exercises.
Graduates from TCM courses are able to diagnose in Western medical terms, prescribe Western pharmaceuticals and undertake minor surgical procedures. In effects, they practice TCM as a specialty within the broader organization of Chinese health care.
Academic Requirement
Total Credit:
Compulsory/Core: 98 credits
Electives: none
Course Duration
Total Semester: 6 semesters
Duration: 3 years
Intakes
Major Intake: Mar/May/Nov
Core Subject Description
In the first year, students will be exposed to the basic theory, history, diagnostics of traditional Chinese medicine also anatomy & physiology, introduction to medical parasitology and biochemistry. For the second year, the students will be introduce with the details of TCM topics includes Theory of Meridian & Point, Chinese Material Medica, Formula of traditional and internal Chinese Medicine. In the final year, the students will be exposed to the specific topics of TCM such as traumatology & orthopedic of TCM, Science of Tuina, Health preservation of TCM and Surgery of TCM. During final semester, student needs to do clinical training as early exposure to the real TCM world.
Entrance Requirement
Certificate recognized by Division of Traditional Medicine & Complementary, Malaysia Ministry of Health and 1 year experience in the related field
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Pass SPM with 3 credits of any subjects including Science & Mathematics
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Certificate in related fields from Polytechnic, IPTA and other institutions recognized by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.
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