The Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is a Halifax, Nova Scotia college dedicated solely to acupuncture and TCM education.
The Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (CCATCM) is dedicated solely to acupuncture and TCM education. Its mission is to preserve and promote the traditions of Traditional Chinese Medicine while integrating modern healthcare approaches. The college's vision is to be a globally recognized leader in TCM education. CCATCM has sister colleges in Ontario and British Columbia, where it collaborates to meet high educational standards.
CCATCM builds on a 40-year legacy in education, with the past 17 years dedicated specifically to advancing acupuncture and TCM training. Dr. Diana Tong Li is a co-founder and President of the college.
The Acupuncture Diploma includes more than 668 hours of clinical experience in the college's busy student clinic. The Blended Delivery Acupuncture Diploma Program allows students to complete their first year online, in evenings or on weekends, and their second year onsite, so they can work and study at the same time. Through an affiliation with Guangzhou Chinese Medicine University in China, graduates are eligible to continue study for a Master's or PhD degree.
The campus is located in the heart of Bedford, overlooking the Bedford Basin, and is more than 16,000 square feet. It includes four classroom spaces, clinic rooms, a student lounge, and a herbal store. Listed facilities include a Student Clinic, Community Outreach Clinic, Classrooms, Clinic Rooms, Herb Room & Dispensary, Student Lounge & Kitchen, and Lockers. The address is 1306 Bedford Hwy., Bedford, NS, B4A 1C8.
CCATCM is fully recognized as a Private Career College by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education. The college is accredited by numerous provincial, national, and international organizations, including the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada (CMAAC). The college reports nearly 1,000 graduates.