Refresher Training Program

Program Overview

The Refresher Training Program at Royal Pacific Institute is designed to meet the needs of two groups of students:

  • Licensed Practitioners (R.Ac., R.TCM.P, R.TCM.H, Dr.TCM): To fulfill the Continuing Competency Requirements (CCR) mandated by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC), licensed practitioners must complete professional development activities on a regular basis. Specifically, CCHPBC requires registrants to complete at least 50 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain active registration.
  • Prospective Examinees: Individuals who have graduated from a TCM or acupuncture program more than three years ago and wish to challenge the Pan-Canadian Examinations must complete refresh training courses to ensure their knowledge and skills remain current.

The program offers flexible scheduling and course selection based on individual academic and professional needs. Students can choose the courses they require to meet the regulatory or examination readiness standards.

Program Structure

  • Total Hours: Flexible, depending on the student’s assessment and needs
  • Duration: Flexible, customized according to course selection
  • Credential Awarded: Certificate of Completion (specifying completed hours and subjects)
  • Schedule: Part-time, flexible

Students engage in:

  • Review of core TCM theories and diagnostic methods
  • Review of acupuncture techniques and safety protocols
  • Herbology refreshers (for R.TCMP and Dr.TCM levels)
  • Clinical assessment skills update
  • Professional ethics, patient communication, and regulatory compliance

Delivery Method

In-person, but some courses can be taken both in person or live online, depending on course availability and student’s choice.

Instruction is available in English or Chinese to accommodate diverse student needs.

Academic Requirements

  • Complete all assigned coursework
  • Attend scheduled classes (in-person or live online)
  • Successfully pass course assessments (if applicable)

Admission Requirements

  • Licensed practitioners seeking to fulfill CCHPBC Continuing Competency Requirements
  • Graduates of TCM or acupuncture programs who completed their studies more than three years ago and are preparing for licensing examinations

Program Fees

  • Tuition per credit: CAD $240
  • Total tuition depends on the number of credits required by the student’s professional or academic needs.
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