Graduate Certificate of Chinese Medicine (Tuina Massage)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
The aim of this programme is to prepare people who hold a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture or Herbal Medicine or both) or equivalent to extend the scope of their practice in the field of Chinese medicine (Tuina Massage) and to enable them to work independently, safely, ethically and competently within New Zealand healthcare environment by integrating both Chinese Medicine diagnostic and treatment skills, especially Tuina Massage skills with Western Medicine Diagnostic skills for the clinical management of various disorders.
This course enables students to master the application of manipulation in Tuina, prepare students to be clinical practitioners, by further developing their practical and diagnostic skills use din Tuina as they prepare for their supervised practicum experience. Prepare students for taking on responsibilities of patient care in clinical practice, support and guide them through clinical decision making, and strengthen their clinical capability and competency by using Tuina skills. Acquire and critically apply and examine the theoretical and practical understanding of musculoskeletal conditions, internal disorders, and gynaecological and paediatric problems for diagnosis, differentiation, and clinical management by using Tuina therapy in Chinese Medicine.
On completion of the programme, graduates will have the knowledge, practical skills, and
behavioural attributes, within the Chinese medicine world view, to practise within safe,
lawful, and professional boundaries in a manner that is culturally appropriate in Aotearoa NZ
. They will have enhanced ability to acquire relevant new skills in a rapidly changing
healthcare environment. Graduates will have the ability to expand their scope of practice as
an acupuncturist or herbalist to encompass Tuina Massage Therapy and the academic base
required for further tertiary study in a variety of health sector policy fields dependant on the
requirements of each educational institute.
Entry requirements
General Requirements: Applicants must be able to demonstrate the appropriate motivation, attitudes and attributes
required to successfully study in this programme. Applicants must be physically capable of
completing the programme. Applicants must also be independently mobile and not require
assistance from another person or device to undertake clinical practice experience.
Academic Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with either a major in Herbal Medicine or
Acupuncture with at least 360 credits or equivalent (equivalent means a level 7 Diploma in
Acupuncture or Chinese Medicine with at least 360 credits with minimum recent continuous
five years of relevant working experience) from institutions either in Aotearoa New Zealand
or abroad.
* The minimum age to enter this programme is 20 years.
* Applicants must supply names and contact details for two referees who are not
family or next of kin
About the provider
The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) is registered and accredited by NZQA. The College was founded on the realisation that Acupuncture and Chinese herbal training in New Zealand have been developed well but would be improved with greater input from Chinese-trained professionals and courses more closely related to the standard syllabus used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) colleges and universities. Such practices have been developed, tried and proven over thousands of years.