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Welcome to College of Integrated Chinese Medicine
Created in 1993, this College rapidly became one of the largest of its kind in the UK. Initially our reputation was founded on the quality and unique nature of our acupuncture course. It brings together the strengths of Five Element and TCM theory in a style known as integration, pioneered by co-founders Angela and John Hicks. Soon after we added Chinese herbal medicine to the training we offer CICM students now an MSc CHM course. More recently we have also introduced an innovative and flexible MSc CM(PS), allowing Chinese medicine practitioners to acquire a higher degree alongside their professional practice. We also offer a one-year diploma in tui na.
We have been training people as practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine since 1994. Recent restructuring means we are now offering three courses which can be studied individually or in combination, leading to an MSc (subject to validation). View options for an MSc in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
We are also extending our postgraduate programme to include an MSc by Learning Agreement to allow practitioners of Chinese medicine to further their interests, expertise and knowledge whilst working from their practice.
Another reason for our success is the quality of our teaching staff and our commitment to staff development. Ever mindful of ways to improve teaching and learning processes, we have an ongoing teacher development programme and all teachers are engaged in regular clinical practice.
We occupy two beautiful adjoining grade 2 listed Georgian buildings providing a flexible, spacious and attractive environment for learning, making attendance at the Reading Acupuncture College a pleasure. Excellent transport connections make travel from many areas easy.
Above all, our students speak of the enjoyable and satisfying time they have studying at the College. As graduates, many of them keep in touch by returning to take advantage of our programme of continuing professional development. They are inspired and prepared to become excellent practitioners of acupuncture who help many patients to enjoy better health. See details of our CPD programme.
Chinese & Acupuncture Courses
Our highly-acclaimed acupuncture courses have been in existence since 1993. Graduates receive a BSc (Hons) Acupuncture degree validated by Kingston University as well as their Licentiate in Acupuncture (Lic Ac).
Our training in Chinese herbal medicine as also been evolving over many years. Our new director Tony Booker is now taking that development a step further and we are relaunching the training as three courses (subject to validation): a Postgraduate Certificate, a Postgraduate Diploma and an MSc in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
In response to demand, we are also introducing an MSc by Learning Agreement (LA) Chinese Medicine Professional Studies for practitioners who want to broaden their knowledge and expertise in parallel with their practice.
Please contact us for further information on any aspect of the acupuncture courses or training we offer. You are also warmly invited to come to one of our introductory sessions where you can put questions to staff and students, look round our buildings and hear more about what the training entails.
The Profession
Both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are working towards statutory state regulation (SSR) and each is at a slightly different stage. In both cases, the government requires initial self-regulation as a preliminary phase before acts of parliament can be passed.
point locationA graduate of the College's acupuncture degree course enters a profession that has been creating its own regulation and its own structure for over thirty years. There are currently over 2,800 acupuncture practitioners belonging to the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). The Council, along with another body called the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB), has set ethical, safety and education standards for acupuncturists.
A House of Lords report published in 2000 recommended that acupuncture and herbal medicine should be fast-tracked towards statutory regulation. State regulation of acupuncture will be a major step forward, and it is expected to take place in the next few years. The profession will come under the umbrella of the Health Professions Council (HPC). In order to prepare for regulation the Department of Health is working with the acupuncture and herb professions to establish a system that will safeguard the public interest.
The College is fully committed to the accreditation process under the auspices of the BAAB. The BSc Honours Acupuncture degree was re-accredited by the BAAB from July 2004 for a period of five years, for intakes up to and including the academic years 2008-09. This means that students are eligible to join the BAcC when they graduate.
Watch the videos: Students and graduates share their experience
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
 | Our acupuncture courses are accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB) |
Service Categories
Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
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