Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Graduate Certificate in Chinese Medicine (Tuina Massage) | |||
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Qualification Type | Graduate Certificate | |||
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Level | 7 | |||
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Credits | 60 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
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 the Aotearoa 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.
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Graduate profile |
On completion of the programme, graduates will have the knowledge, practical skills, and behavioural attributes, within the Chinese Medicine worldview, to practise within safe, lawful, and professional boundaries in a manner that is culturally appropriate in Aotearoa New Zealand. They will have an 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 and/or policy fields (education outcome) dependent on the requirements of each educational institute
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Education pathways |
Professional Master in Chinese Medicine.
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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. * Applicants must declare any health issues or disability in order to enable NZCCM to consider whether appropriate support can be provided and the likelihood of the applicant's ability to meet professional requirements and practice independently on completion of the programme. * Applicants must consent to the completion of a Police Vetting check. * Applicants will be required to consent to the disclosure of criminal convictions and safety checks required by the Children's Act 2014 (VCA Act). |
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Education Organisation | New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine Limited | |||
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Developed By | New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine Limited | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 4853 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | December 2023 | |||
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Next Review | December 2026 | |||
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Content |
Enable students to master the application of manipulation in Tuina; prepare students to be clinical practitioners, by further developing their practical and diagnostic skills used in Tuina as they prepare for their supervised clinical practicum experience.
Prepare students for taking on the 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. English Language Entry Requirements for International Students An applicant whose first language is not English shall produce evidence to show that they have English Language Competency at least equivalent to the New Zealand University Entrance requirements and of a level of proficiency and capability to enable them to be successful in their studies. Show English Language Competency to a minimum of 6.0 overall with no band score lower than 5.5 on the IELTS academic test with test results being current, obtained from one test and taken within 2 years of the application date or equivalent (any other NZQA recognised international test) is a requirement. |
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