GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACUPUNCTURE

							GRADUATE DIPLOMA

 IN ACUPUNCTURE
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.
Conditions Recommended
 for Acupuncture by the
World Health Organization
         (W.H.O.)
• Neurological 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, diarrhea

• Respiratory disorders: sinusitis, sore throat,
  bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infections

• Urinary, menstrual, and reproductive problems

• Disorders of the Mouth Cavity: toothache, pain
  after tooth extraction, gingivitis, pharyngitis
Acupuncture
     in
 Singapore
                                                    Acupuncture in Singapore

1. From 1st January 2002, only Registered Acupuncturists with
   valid practising certificates will be allowed to practise
   acupuncture in Singapore (regulated by MOH, TCM
   Practitioners Board)


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)


4. To obtain Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture (GDA) is required
   to complete GDA course
                                       Flowchart
       Study GDA course
   (2 year part time program)
                                Registered Acupuncturist
                                      in Singapore


Complete and confer Graduate
   Diploma in Acupuncture




  Sit and pass for SARE              Registered Acupuncturist
   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
                                   GDA COURSE Information



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


Type Qualification
• Certificate
  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




Medium of Instruction:
• English (theory & Clinical)

• English/Chinese with the visiting
  professors from China during clinical
  sessions (if any)
                                                  GDA COURSE Information


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

Course Syllabus
                                                      Acupoints-lung, hand, heart, large intestine, triple,
Concept of Holism
                                                                small intestine, spleen meridian
Differentiation of syndrome and disease               Manipulating methods
                                                      Acupoints – Liver, kidney, stomach, GB, Bladder
Yin Yang theory & Wu Xing
                                                                 meridian
Zangxiang - Zang                                      Extraordinary vessels & points
Zangxiang – Fu , Extraordinary Fu, Interelationship   Intro to treatments
Qi, Blood and Fluid                                   Herbs introduction
                                                      Stroke & dizziness; Headache & wry face, Back
Meridians and Collaterals
                                                      pain& chest pain, Facial Pain
Causes of disease                                     Bi Syndrome, atrphy syndrome, epilepsy
Pathogenesis of Disease                               Insomnia,palpitation, flu and cough
Prevention                                            Asthma, vomiting. epigastric pain
                                                      Diarrhoea,constipation, hesitancy and
Diagnostic methods
                                                      spermatorrhoea
Differentiation of syndrome-eight principle           Children's Malnutrition & Infantile Paralysis
Differentiation of syndrome-qi, blood                 Gynae disease
Differentiation of syndrome-viscera                   Skin and sports injuries
Intro to meridians                                    Eye and ENT disorder
                                                      Basic Intro to formulae of Traditional Chinese
Intro to acupoints
                                                      Medicine
Application of meridian theory                        Thesis --weight loss, back pain
Tentative Commencement Date
1st Module
  • Sep ~ Nov 2009 & Jan ~ Apr 2010
    every Sunday (1pm ~6pm)
  • 125 course hours in Theory
Tentative Schedule
2nd & 3rd Module
• 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
Clinical Practice
• Available from Mon to Sat 7pm~9.30pm

• Location: Chung Hua Medical Institution
            640 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh S(319522)

• 50 course hours = 15 nights
  could be selected from Mon to Sat within a
  specified period
                                      GDA COURSE Information


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 experience

• Applicants must be currently registered (either
  fully or conditional registration) with the
  Singapore Medical Council or Singapore Dental
  Council
                                              GDA COURSE Information

Course FEE
Tuition Fee
• 1st Module : $2000
• 2nd Module: $3000
• 3rd Module: $3000

Other Fee
• Enrollment Fee: $20
• Registration Fee: $50
• Miscellaneous Fee: $150
• Graduate Examination Fee: $250
• Supplementary 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)
                             GDA COURSE Information

Payment
• Payment is made by 3 modules within a
  month before the commencement of each
  module

• Payable to SINGAPORE COLLEGE OF
  TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
                                                          GDA COURSE Information


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

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 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
Enrollment for 2009 GDA
• Minimum 25 students is required for the
  commencement of 2009 GDA course
            SARE
    (Singapore Acupuncturist Registration
               Examination)

The yearly common Acupuncturist
Examination conducts by the
Singapore TCM Practitioners
Board, Ministry of Health
Registered Acupuncturist
Applicant is required to pass the SARE for :
• Acupuncturist Registration Certificate
• Singapore Acupuncturist Practicing
  Certificate

 Both certificates will be issued by Singapore
 TCM Practitioners Board
IMPORTANT
• Applicants 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 revoked
Others
Pre-Course briefing
Date: 16 August 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: Singapore College of TCM
       640 Lorong 4, Toa Payoh Singapore 319522
       3rd floor Auditorium
Reservation Form: Visit to
         Application Form
• Login www.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
 Q & A

Thank You!
2006 GDA Graduation