Registered TCM Practitioner Bootcamp
Streamline your studies and pass your exams, the first time around!
Need to know
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Who is this course for?
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TCM and Acupuncture students looking to pass their Pan-Canadian exams with confidence.
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Course length (start & watch when you want)
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58+ hours of self-paced step-by-step board exam preparation videos, PLUS over 2,000 flashcards and 2,400+ quiz questions in the exact format as your exam.
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Extras
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Instructor moderated discussion boards — have all your questions answered.
10-months access and free extensions until your board exams are behind you.
A detailed 5-month study schedule.
Optional printed guidebooks hand-tailored to your online lessons.
The Now What? Parts 1-3 online courses for FREE [valued at $343 CAD, and 19.5 CEU/PDAs].
Bundle discount pricing on select Bootcamps and courses.
PLUS a 40% off discount code for your first purchase of online Acupuncture/TCM CEU courses with PRCO (live workshops not included), valid for one year after you pass your exams.
Your path to success
This is a full prep program for both your written and clinical case study exams. Take the guesswork out of studying. Follow along with the detailed study schedules, video lessons, and prepare for your exams using our proven Bootcamp study method and pass the first time around.
Full Pan-Canadian Exam Preparation
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Study ScheduleCalm
Match our day-by-day study schedule with your own life schedule and ensure that you have everything covered before exam day.
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Watch VideosEase
Watch your self-paced videos online and follow along in your printed guidebooks. As much as possible, we focus on key concepts over pure memorization in addition to relatable clinical comparisons to help cement the knowledge in your memory.
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QuizClarity
Find clarity in exactly where you need to focus your studies by going through over 2,000 flashcards and over 2,400 quiz and exam questions. Pin-point your weaker areas and turn them into your strengths with a clear and focused study.
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ReviewConfidence
Review and recap your prior day of study before you start your new session of the day. Through our proven Bootcamp formula, you will step into your board exams with confidence!
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Herbal Bootcamp
Section I – Welcome & Exam Overview
*please note that each of your teaching units have a quiz at the end of them to enforce your knowledge.
- Bootcamp introduction: 5 course-taking tips
- How to use your herbal bootcamp for success
Section II – Introductory Herbal Theory
- Chinese Herbal Theory
- Preparing Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Dosages, Cautions, and Contraindications
Section III – Chinese Materia Medica
- Herbs which release the Exterior
- Herbs which clear Heat
- Herbs which drain downward
- Herbs which dispel Wind-Dampness
- Herbs which aromatically transform Dampness
- Herbs which drain Damp and promote urination
- Herbs which warm the Interior
- Herbs which regulate Qi
- Herbs which promote digestion
- Herbs which Eliminate Parasites
- Herbs which stop bleeding
- Herbs which move blood to remove Blood Stasis
- Herbs which treat cough, asthma, and Phlegm
- Herbs which anchor and calm the Spirit
- Herbs which calm Liver Yang and Wind
- Herbs which open the orifices
- Herbs which tonify
- Herbs which astringe
- Herbs for external use
- Materia Medica Summary Part I
- Materia Medica Summary Part II
Section IV – Chinese Herbal Formulas
- Chinese Herbal Formulas
- Formulas which release the Exterior
- Formulas which drain downward
- Formulas which harmonize
- Formulas which clear Heat
- Formulas which dispel Summer-Heat
- Formulas which warm the Interior
- Formulas which relieve Exterior-Interior
- Formulas which tonify
- Formulas which calm the Spirit
- Formulas which astringe
- Formulas which regulate Qi
- Formulas which regulate Blood
- Formulas which expel Wind
- Formulas which treat Dryness
- Formulas which eliminate Dampness
- Formulas which dispel Phlegm
- Formulas which reduce Food Stagnation
- Formulas which expel parasites
- Formulas which treat abscess and sores
- Formulas Summary Part I
- Formulas Summary Part II
- Formulas Summary Part III
Section V – Chinese Herbal Pairs
- Herbals pairs which release the Exterior
- Herbal pairs which clear Heat
- Herbal pairs which purge downward
- Herbal pairs which resolve Dampness
- Herbal pairs which stop pain
- Herbal pairs which stop coughing and resolve Phlegm
- Herbal pairs which descend Stomach Qi
- Herbal pairs which harmonize
- Herbal pairs which move Qi to relieve pain
- Herbal pairs which regulate Blood
- Herbal pairs which tonify
- Herbal pairs which astringe
- Herbal pairs which calm the spirit
- Herbal pairs which calm Liver Yang and Wind
- Dui Yao Herbal Pairs Part I
- Dui Yao Herbal Pairs Part II
- Dui Yao Herbal Pairs Part III
Section VI – Herbal Practice Examinations – Multiple Choice
- Practice Exam: If you can pass this exam, you can pass your board exam #1
Section VII – Herbal Practice Examinations – Clinical Case Studies
- Clinical Case Studies #1
- Clinical Case Studies #2
- Clinical Case Studies #3
- Clinical Case Studies #4
- Clinical Case Studies #5
- Clinical Case Studies #6
- Clinical Case Studies #7
Acupuncture Bootcamp
Section I | Welcome & Exam Overview
- Bootcamp introduction: 5 course-taking tips
- Understanding your exams
- Occupational Competencies General Overview
- Points Chart / Brain Dump Study Chart
Section II: Foundations
- Pre-Study Mock Exam
- History of Chinese Medicine
- Yin and Yang: Correspondences, Principles & Four Laws
- 5-Elements: Main Correspondences
- 5-Elements: Sequences
- 5-Elements: Mother, Son, Father, and Natural Points
- 5-Elements: Points & Techniques
- 5-Elements: Comparing to Zang Fu
- Qi: Functions, Dysfunctions & How It’s Made
- Blood: Functions, Dysfunctions & How It’s Made
- Body Fluids: Functions, Organs, & Transformation and Transportation
- Qi, Blood, & Body Fluids: Relationships
- Essence: Functions, Dysfunctions, and How It’s Made
- Jingqishen: The Three Treasures
- Yin Organ Relationships: The Key to Successful Case Studies
- Zang-Fu Organ Pairs: Interior-Exterior Related Pairs
- Zang-Fu Organs: Interrelationship
- Etiology: The Cause of Disease
- Principles of Treatment & Yang Shen
- Quiz: TCM Foundations
Section III: Diagnosis
- 4 Pillars of Chinese Medicine
- 8 Principle Diagnosis: Informing & Directing a Treatment
- Tongue Diagnosis: Introduction
- Tongue Diagnosis: Comparisons
- Tongue Diagnosis: Individual Tongues
- Pulse Diagnosis: Floating
- Pulse Diagnosis: Deep
- Pulse Diagnosis: Rapid
- Pulse Diagnosis: Slow
- Pulse Diagnosis: Abnormal Forms
- Pulse Diagnosis: Force
- Quiz: Tongue & Pulse
- 6 Stages, 4 Levels & Triple Energizer Diagnosis
- Cardinal Symptoms of Zang-Fu Diagnosis: One Word can Make a Difference
- Channel Diagnosis: Dysfunctions of the Channels
- Quiz: Jing Luo Case Studies
- Extraordinary Vessels: Functions & Clinical Applications
- Ben & Biao: Treatment Strategies
- Quiz: Ben & Biao Case Study
- Quiz: TCM Diagnosis
Section IV: Acupuncture Points, Channels & Techniques
- Creating Acupoint Prescriptions: The Selection of Acupoints
- Quiz: Acupuncture Point Flashcards
- Quiz: Acupuncture Points & Meridians
- Acupuncture Techniques & Modalities: Needle Manipulations & Adjunctive Therapies
- Auricular Acupuncture: A Microsystem
- Quiz: Auricular Acupuncture
- Scalp Acupuncture
- Quiz: Scalp Acupuncture
- Quiz: Acupuncture Techniques
Section V: Jurisprudence & Safety
- Clinical Safety: Clean Hands, Clean Field, Clean Needle
- Quiz: Jurisprudence
Section VI: Clinical Case Studies
- How to Break a Multiple Choice Case Down Quickly: 8 Principle Breakdowns
- 4-Step Point Prescription Building
- Quiz: 15 Practice Cases with 45 Multiple Choice Questions and Video Answer Keys
- Quiz: Case Studies
Section VII: Practice Examinations — Multiple Choice
- Practice Exam: If you can pass this exam, you can pass your board exam #1
- Practice Exam: If you can pass this exam, you can pass your board exam #2
- Practice Exam: If you can pass this exam, you can pass your board exam #3
- Practice Exam: If you can pass this exam, you can pass your board exam #4
- Practice Exam: If you can pass this exam, you can pass your board exam #5
Section VIII: Practice Examinations — Clinical Case Studies
- Practice Exam: Clinical Case Studies #1
- Practice Exam: Clinical Case Studies #2
- Practice Exam: Clinical Case Studies #3
- Practice Exam: Clinical Case Studies #4
- Practice Exam: Clinical Case Studies #5
- Practice Exam: Clinical Case Studies #6
- Practice Exam: Clinical Case Studies #7
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Registered TCM Practitioner Bootcamp
Full Pan-Canadian Exam Preparation
- Acupuncture Bootcamp | 17+ hours of video
- Herbal Bootcamp | 23+ hours of video
- Clinical Case Studies | 20+ unique case studies
- TCM Quizzes & Exams Bootcamp | 2,000+ multiple choice & case study questions woven into your courses
- Acupuncture & Herbal Print Guidebooks purchase option
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Biomedical Bootcamp
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Virtual workouts
6 extra classes with extra lessons, live quiz answer explanations, and answers to your questions
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October 2022 Exam$90 |
Modalities & Points Bootcamp
(AB & NL only)
Memorize each of your practical exam stations by watching your instructor teach them first slowly, and then to the exact time of the exam. By the end, you will be able to do your stations in your sleep!
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10-month accessto materials
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Free extensions until your
exams are behind you -
100% secure
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Meet your instructors
Three expert instructors and Acupuncturists / TCM Practitioners have come together to bring you the highest quality online Pan-Canadian exam prep course. Organize your studies with our proven methods.
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Kylie RodgerRTCMP
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Kenton SefcikDip.Ac, Dip.TCM, RAc
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Gillian MarsollierRAc, CCII
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In her early twenties, Kylie immersed herself in a lineage of medical qigong where she trained with her teacher at her home or in the woods, and offered by-donation clinics and meditations around the city of Vancouver. During this time, she was managing a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic. Every day she saw patients come into the clinic, receive an acupuncture treatment, then leave with a renewed vigour of body and spirit. She began to fall in love with Chinese medicine while watching the physical, mental, and emotional changes that the medicine had on patients of the clinic. This experience stoked a burning desire to continue her studies of medical qigong by pursuing formal training in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She graduated with summa cum laude honours from the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine diploma program at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, B.C. Today she is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley.
Kenton’s passion for Chinese culture began at age of 14 when he began training in Kung-Fu – martial arts still being a sincere interest to this day. In 2007, he graduated from the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with a diploma in Acupuncture and diploma in TCM. Kenton holds the license of Registered Acupuncturist in both Alberta and Nova Scotia, Canada. He serves on the board of the Nova Scotia Association of Acupuncturists as president and digital communications liaison.
Kenton has taught for two Chinese medicine colleges, was a guest lecturer at Acadia University, and has been requested for seminars by acupuncture associations and Naturopathic Doctor conferences across Canada. Through social media, podcasts, and online courses, Kenton has reached students and practitioners from around the world – helping them prepare for provincial or state examinations, and gain more confidence in the skills they went to school for.
He believes everyone should feel confident in their knowledge of the foundations of Chinese medicine.
Gillian Marsollier has been a Registered Acupuncturist in British Columbia since 2001, and an instructor of acupuncture for more than 15 years. After completing a 4-year Masters Program in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, she began her teaching career in Newfoundland. There she wrote the bulk of the curriculum for a 3-year acupuncture program and served as the Acupuncture Program Director. Gillian was then transferred to Halifax, where she successfully gained approval by the Board of Education in Nova Scotia for an acupuncture program. In addition to teaching, she practiced at a very successful multi-faceted alternative treatment centre while residing on the East Coast. In 2008 Gillian went to Nepal to teach acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities at a medical facility. They are still using the modalities to this day to treat the locals from the Himalayan hills. For the last 5 years, Gillian has been pursuing the media side of acupuncture and natural healing through the creation of LIFT Education Academy. Through this online education platform, she has created many popular courses including bootcamps that have become the national gold standard for preparation for TCM registration exams.
What do you get with the program?
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100+ self-paced step-by-step tutorials totaling 58+ video hours covering the full RTCMP Pan-Canadian exam.
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Full instructor moderated discussion boards so you can ask your questions anytime.
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Over 2,000 herbal flashcards to help cement your herbal knowledge in your memory!
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Optional virtual workouts for 4 months before your exam - includes important review lessons, strategic quizzing, and answering all of your questions, live (optional and currently acupuncture lessons only).
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3 printed guidebooks so you can follow along with your videos and study offline (optional to purchase).
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Private Facebook group invite to connect with your Bootcamp student community.
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Free course renewals until your exams are behind you.
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Original LIFT Bootcamp 1 online course with sign-up, for a limited time only.
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20% OFF discount code for any PRCO continuing education courses valid for one year after passing your exam!
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3 BONUS courses worth 19.5 CEU/PDAs that will guide you through the beginning of your clinical practice - how to get the job, set up for the job, and be with your patient (a $349.00 CAD value).
Virtual Workouts
Optional Bootcamp Add-on: +$90
If you are looking for extra motivation, accountability, extra quizzing, and want to get your questions answered live by your instructor, then consider adding the virtual workouts to your Bootcamps!
During your virtual workouts, you will receive monthly live sessions for 4 months before your exam, and weekly sessions for the final month leading up to your exam.
Each 1.5 hour session including extra lessons, quizzing, and a live question and answer period. Here is what your general schedule will look like (the timing before your exam is not exact as it will depend on which exam designation you are writing):
- ~4 months before your exam: Foundations | Practice exam handed out | Live Q & A
- ~3 months before your exam: Diagnosis | Live practice exam review | Live Q & A
- ~2 months before your exam: Acupoints | Live practice exam review | live Q & A
- ~1 month before your exam: Meridians, Techniques & Prescriptions | Live practice exam review | Live Q & A
- ~2 weeks before your exam: Biomedicine | Live practice exam review | Live Q & A
- ~1 week before your exam: Case studies | Live practice exam review | Live Q & A
*Please note that lesson topics and dates may adjust slightly, in accordance with the instructors discretion.
**Please also note that herbs are not currently included in the Virtual Workout sessions.
Virtual Workouts
Optional Bootcamp Add-on: +$90
If you are looking for extra motivation, accountability, extra quizzing, and want to get your questions answered live by your instructor, then consider adding the virtual workouts to your Bootcamps!
During your virtual workouts, you will receive monthly live sessions for 4 months before your exam, and weekly sessions for the final month leading up to your exam.
Each 1.5 hour session including extra lessons, quizzing, and a live question and answer period. Here is what your general schedule will look like (the timing before your exam is not exact as it will depend on which exam designation you are writing):
- ~4 months before your exam: Foundations | Practice exam handed out | Live Q & A
- ~3 months before your exam: Diagnosis | Live practice exam review | Live Q & A
- ~2 months before your exam: Acupoints | Live practice exam review | live Q & A
- ~1 month before your exam: Meridians, Techniques & Prescriptions | Live practice exam review | Live Q & A
- ~2 weeks before your exam: Biomedicine | Live practice exam review | Live Q & A
- ~1 week before your exam: Case studies | Live practice exam review | Live Q & A
*Please note that lesson topics and dates may adjust slightly, in accordance with the instructors discretion.
**Please also note that herbs are not currently included in the Virtual Workout sessions.
The Bootcamps are completely self-paced. Start at any time and watch whenever you like!
Sign up now to pass your exams, the first time around.
Enroll todayBootcamp Companion Guides
Print Version
Follow alongside your video courses and expert instructors with these beautifully printed guidebooks full of wisdom. Turn off your devices and learn without distraction. Take notes, and carry your books with you for on-the-go reference. These are the most comprehensive curriculum guidebooks that you will find anywhere.
Take a look inside
Enroll Today
Registered TCM Practitioner Bootcamp
Full Pan-Canadian Exam Preparation
- Acupuncture Bootcamp | 17+ hours of video
- Herbal Bootcamp | 23+ hours of video
- Clinical Case Studies | 20+ unique case studies
- TCM Quizzes & Exams Bootcamp | 2,000+ multiple choice & case study questions woven into your courses
- Acupuncture & Herbal Print Guidebooks purchase option
Recommended Add-ons
Bundle & Save
Biomedical Bootcamp
Learn ways to remember common Western Medical conditions, red flags for referral, TCM Illnesses with patterns, acupuncture points, formulas, and Pharmacology.
Virtual workouts
6 extra classes with extra lessons, live quiz answer explanations, and answers to your questions
Learn more-
October 2022 Exam$90 |
Modalities & Points Bootcamp
(AB & NL only)
Memorize each of your practical exam stations by watching your instructor teach them first slowly, and then to the exact time of the exam. By the end, you will be able to do your stations in your sleep!
-
10-month accessto materials
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Free extensions until your
exams are behind you -
100% secure
checkout
Biomedical Bootcamp Companion Guide
Printed Guidebook
Follow alongside your video courses and expert instructors with this beautiful printed guidebook filled with the essential teachings you’ll need for your board exams. Turn off your devices and learn without distraction, take notes in the margins, and keep this book on a shelf nearby for easy reference.
Take a look inside
Herbal Bootcamp Companion Guides
Printed Guidebooks
Follow alongside your video lessons and expert instructors with these beautifully printed guidebooks. Written by expert practitioners and filled with essential information and key clinical insights, you’ll highlight, mark up, and refer to these books for years to come.
Take a look inside
Acupuncture Bootcamp Companion Guide
Printed Guidebook
Follow alongside your video courses and expert instructors with this beautifully printed guidebook containing the essential teachings you’ll need for your board exams, or your key clinical insights, right in your hands. Turn off your devices and learn without distraction, take notes, and carry your books with you for on-the-go reference.
Take a look inside
Bootcamp Companion Guides
Print Version
Follow alongside your video courses and expert instructors with these beautifully printed guidebooks full of wisdom. Turn off your devices and learn without distraction. Take notes, and carry your books with you for on-the-go reference. These are the most comprehensive curriculum guidebooks that you will find anywhere.
Take a look inside
FAQ
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How long do I have access for?
You will have access to your course videos for 10 months.
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What if I need more time?
If your exams are still ahead of you, then you can email us at any time for free video access extensions. We want to be able to accommodate students who start studying at all different times.
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When should I start my study?
Students start at all different times, depending on their life and school schedules, and it depends on how they like to structure their individual study (some students need a long and slow study, while some need more of a cramming type of study). We HIGHLY recommend that you consider starting your studies in your 2nd year of college. We have 100% pass rates for students that start then, as it is truly a massive study! Either way, please be sure to start at least 5 months before your R.TCM.P. exam so that you can follow the study schedule and be sure that you get everything in before your exam.
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Do I need to be graduating college when I take the Bootcamps?
No! In fact, we encourage students in their 2nd year to get started as it is truly a massive study. We have a 100% pass rate with students who start early, so please consider starting early, as you own your Bootcamps until your exams are behind you!
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Do I need to be writing a board exam in order to take the Bootcamps?
You don't! MANY practitioners take the Bootcamps to refresh their knowledge. Being a strong practitioner is all about a strong grasp of your foundational knowledge. We encourage practitioners to join the Bootcamps to increase their clinical confidence.
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Do I have access to the instructors if I have questions?
Absolutely! We have both a virtual classroom option where you can ask your questions to the instructor and have them answered live, OR, you can always post your question on the discussion boards to receive your answer at any time.
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Do I need to purchase the printed guidebooks?
This isn't a necessity, but we highly recommend it. Not only are they incredibly comprehensive and perfect for following along with your videos and taking notes, but you will also refer back to them in your clinical practice for many years to come!
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What our students are saying…
“Amazing! 11/10 recommend. I loved the way everything was broken down and easy to follow. This course was amazing and I would recommend it to any student in acupuncture!”
“This course was extremely helpful and comprehensive! It really helped me to understand what I know and what I don’t know yet so I could review. The videos were a great way to learn and made studying so much easier and fun!”
“Very impressed with the course and I’m thankful that it provided me with a focused and goal-oriented study heading towards boards. The way the course is set up you can track how much progress you’ve made as you work your way through the assignments and videos – it helped lead my weekly and daily study goals.”
“I made the right decision getting into this bootcamp/course. It’s very informative and made the TCM theory easier to understand. I am forever grateful, I aced my written Pan-Canadian Exam. Highly recommend!”
“Videos help with confidence when you feel hopeless despair. Organizing the course material was helpful. Quality of teachings: best ever. Excellent and much needed course.”
“Sadly, when I first started practice a couple of decades ago, I didn’t work in a clinic that had Chinese herbs so I have barely used them for all of my years of practice. I took this course to refresh my memory in herbs, and wow, I am so happy that I chose to do this. It has stoked my passion for TCM and I am excited to use herbs in clinic again!”
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“Amazing! 11/10 recommend. I loved the way everything was broken down and easy to follow. This course was amazing and I would recommend it to any student in acupuncture!”
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“This course was extremely helpful and comprehensive! It really helped me to understand what I know and what I don’t know yet so I could review. The videos were a great way to learn and made studying so much easier and fun!”
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“Very impressed with the course and I’m thankful that it provided me with a focused and goal-oriented study heading towards boards. The way the course is set up you can track how much progress you’ve made as you work your way through the assignments and videos – it helped lead my weekly and daily study goals.”
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“I made the right decision getting into this bootcamp/course. It’s very informative and made the TCM theory easier to understand. I am forever grateful, I aced my written Pan-Canadian Exam. Highly recommend!”
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“Videos help with confidence when you feel hopeless despair. Organizing the course material was helpful. Quality of teachings: best ever. Excellent and much needed course.”
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“Sadly, when I first started practice a couple of decades ago, I didn’t work in a clinic that had Chinese herbs so I have barely used them for all of my years of practice. I took this course to refresh my memory in herbs, and wow, I am so happy that I chose to do this. It has stoked my passion for TCM and I am excited to use herbs in clinic again!”