Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine

Intensive 3-year part-time course leading to an accredited qualification in CHM

Diploma in CHM

This is our flagship diploma course that attracts students from around the world. The course leads suitably qualified students on the pathway to becoming a clinically competent and confident Chinese herbal medicine practitioner.

Our 3 year course covers herbs, formulae and 18 months of weekly supervised clinical practise and is accredited by the European Herbal & Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (EHTPA). Notable benefits of qualifying from an accredited course include wider recognition of your qualification and eligibility for membership of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM), as well as eligibility for appropriate insurance cover.

Our diploma course in Chinese herbal medicine takes 3 years to complete. We have assembled a first class team of highly experienced practitioners, lecturers and experts, many of whom hold PhD's in different aspects of Chinese medicine and other related specialities. This means each teaching session is delivered by a subject matter expert.

We strongly recommend that you read this article "How long does it take to grow a herbalist?", in which Andrew Flower discusses the course and explains how it differs from some of the shorter courses out there.

You will find extensive documentation about this course including prospectus, syllabus and fees on our Resources page.

Who should join?

Acupuncturists, shiatsu practitioners, medically qualified professionals, etc.

Award

Diploma

Prerequisites

A qualification or working knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Type of course

Mixed online and in-person

Duration

3 year, part-time

Good to know

This is a fully accredited intensive course designed to give acupuncturists and other practitioners with a TCM background the skills they need to practice Chinese herbal medicine

How is the course structured?

One 3-day weekend every month for 9 months, with the option of some in-person teaching. In-person teaching is streamed for those who cannot attend.

How much does the course cost?

Course prices are published in our Fee Schedule document available for download on the Resources page.

How does clinical supervision work?

In the first year of the course students are required to do a minimum of 15 sessions of online clinical observation. In Years 2-3 students are assigned to small groups under a qualified supervisor. Students will have three 6 month rotations with different supervisors, all of whom have been practising in the UK for a minimum of 20 years. Cases and treatment strategies are shared and discussed online.

How much home studying is required?

To some extent this depends on how quickly you learn, but previous students usually estimate they spend between 5-15 hours per week on course material

Key facts

Hybrid approach

The course is delivered both online and in-person. Meet ups are both educational and social.

Fully accredited qualification

The WCA Chinese herbal medicine diploma course is fully accredited in the UK by the EHTPA.

Clinical competence

The course we offer has clinical competence as its central focus. We are confident that the quality of our lectures and the ongoing clinical supervision combine the best of academic and apprenticeship style learning to enable you to graduate with the kind of experience and expertise to enable you to start your herbal practise at a very high level.

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Everyone is different and has a unique starting point. Whether you're a healthcare professional looking to augment your skills, or a recent graduate looking for a fulfilling career path, we'd love to hear from you.

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