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Online Full-Time Programs
Online full-time programs are offered as either Daytime, or a combination of Evenings and Saturdays. Check your program Dates and Times to see what the program commitment will be.
Program Overview
The Advanced Diploma in Acupuncture is a specialized program designed to meet the educational requirements set by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). This 3-year program combines traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles with modern biomedical science to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to treat a wide range of health conditions.
Students will gain a solid foundation in TCM theories, research and clinical practice, ensuring they can safely and effectively apply acupuncture and other TCM modalities. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and hands-on training to prepare graduates for professional practice.
Work-Integrated Learning
The mandatory professional practicums provide students with progressive practice experience in diagnosing, preparing and executing treatment plans, inter-professional collaboration, and safe practices. Mandatory professional practicums occur throughout the year at community clinics within the Greater Toronto Area, as well as at our North Campus clinic. This program's robust clinical component ensures our students meet the regulatory body’s requirements for clinical education and are well-prepared for successful careers.
Learners enrolled in this program will be required to travel off‑campus to complete a portion of the work‑integrated learning. Learners are also required to have up‑to‑date vaccinations and a clear Vulnerable Sector Check prior to beginning any WIL experience. These requirements support the safety of both learners and patients in clinical environments.
Visit Future Students > Work-Integrated Learning > to learn more about your WIL power and other success stories.
Also take time to explore the digital Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness Student Handbook to learn foundational WIL concepts, plus requirements specific to this program.
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at Humber
Work-Integrated Learning
Work-integrated learning opportunities prepare you for your future career. You will apply what you’ve learned in class and in real-world environments through a wide range of academic, community and industry partnerships. These work-integrated learning opportunities may include field experiences, professional practicums and co-operative education.
Field Experience
A field experience offers students an opportunity to engage in intensive experiences related to their field of study or career goals to build their skills, knowledge and abilities. Field experiences may be paid or unpaid.
Professional Practicum
Programs requiring a professional practicum offer practice-based experience or work hours for a professional license or certification. Students work under the direct supervision of an experienced professional. Placements are unpaid.
Co-operative Education
Students in co-op programs gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study that become progressively more complex as their skill level increases.
Optional Co-operative Education
Students in co-op programs gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study that become progressively more complex as their skill level increases. The co-op portion of this program is optional.
If you would like to learn more about work-integrated learning at Humber, visit WIL AT HUMBER
PGWP-Eligible Programs at Humber
International students interested in applying for a post-graduate work permit (PGWP) to potentially work in Canada after graduation must ensure their chosen program(s) align with the most current PGWP-Eligibility requirements outlined by Immigration, Refugees, & Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
To help you make an informed decision about your studies at Humber, you can review the provided list of PGWP-Eligible Programs including the (Classification of Instructional Programs) for each program as well as a PGWP-Eligible check to more easily identify programs that align with IRCC PGWP-Eligibility criteria*. While this list is meant to support your experience, be sure to verify the CIP code with the most current information on the IRCC website. A reminder that there is no field of study (or CIP code) requirement for Bachelor\'s Degree programs. All degree programs are PGWP-Eligible.
*PGWP-Eligibility
The Government of Canada is responsible for determining eligibility for student visa and post-graduate work permits. By posting this information, Humber Polytechnic intends to provide assistance to prospective applicants on a best efforts basis based on the most up-to-date information we have. Federal immigration regulations (including those governing student permits) are subject to change without prior notice to Humber Polytechnic or prospective applicants. Please refer to information posted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the latest information regarding your application. Humber Polytechnic makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees with respect to the information provided on this page. We thank you for your understanding and invite you to contact us with any other questions that you might have regarding our programs.
Your Career
After completing the program, graduates are eligible to write the Pan-Canadian Examinations in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncturist class). Upon successfully passing these national exams, they may apply for registration with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO) to practice in Ontario.
Ontario has a growing demand for acupuncturists, with strong employment and self-employment opportunities. Graduates of the Acupuncture advanced diploma are prepared to:
- register as an acupuncturist with the CTCMPAO
- join inter-professional and collaborative health-care teams
- establish or enhance a private clinical practice
- contribute to community health programs and hospital-based services
- become leaders and advocates in integrative health care
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Program Delivery Types
Block-based: Students select a pre-set weekly schedule of courses that best meets their needs. Block-Based schedules may include in-person, hybrid and online courses.
Course-based: Students create their own schedule of courses from among in-person, hybrid and online options.
Condensed Week - Courses requiring students to come to campus are scheduled over 2-3 days per week. Online courses are scheduled on other days.
Online - Courses are scheduled only online and may be delivered asynchronously, where students study independently or synchronously, where students attend the online class on a specified time and day.
Twilight - In-person, online synchronous and hybrid courses are generally scheduled after 3:00pm.
Twilight-Online: Online synchronous courses are generally scheduled after 3:00 pm.
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Additional information will be made available to students from their program before the beginning of the Winter term. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
You can find a complete list of programs with downloads including program and course details at Current Student Resources
Students in programs marked as online/in-person will have a combination of those two types of delivery. Additional information will be made available to students from their program in the first week of June. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
Acupuncture
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Integrate biomedical assessments to support traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic processes and treatment planning for the safe practice of acupuncture.
- Implement safe and ethical practices in compliance with relevant regulations and legislation in the field of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.
- Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure clear understanding and enhance patient-centered care outcomes.
- Create and implement personal and professional development plans to improve clinical skills and maintain professional standards in acupuncture practice.
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset to address emerging business opportunities in adherence to CTCMPAO standards of practice and guidelines.
- Integrate a variety of acupuncture techniques and traditional Chinese medicine modalities into treatment plans to address patient health conditions and goals.
- Conduct traditional Chinese medicine assessment, diagnostic and treatment methods to address the patient's condition and therapeutic goals.