Professional diploma programs in Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Designed for entry into the acupuncture profession in Canada (and provincial examination); may fulfill requirements in other countries, including the UK

FULL TIME PROGRAM

Four academic years over 36 calendar months: eight semesters of 15 weeks each

Attendance predominantly for 2 days per week during semesters 1-5 (Fri-Sat) and 3 days per week during semesters 6-8 (Thurs-Sat)

Total 120 credits (2,137 ½ credit hours) including 675 supervised clinic hours

Tuition:
$3,000 per semester (Canadian students)
$4,000 per semester (International students)

EXTENDED PROGRAM

Four academic years over 42 calendar months: five semesters of 5 months each followed by three semesters of 15 weeks each

Attendance predominantly for 6 contiguous days per month during semesters 1-5 (Thurs-Tues) and 3 days per week during semesters 6-8 (Thurs-Sat or Sun-Tues)

Total 120 credits (2,137 ½ credit hours) including 675 supervised clinic hours

Tuition:
$3,500 per semester (Canadian students)
$4,500 per semester (International students)

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum overall average of 65% on six OAC or Grade 12 ‘U’ or ‘M’ courses

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

Academic standing equal to 12 years of primary and secondary education; and
The secondary school qualification(s) required for admission to internationally recognized colleges/universities in the student’s home country; and
Proof of English Language Proficiency

MATURE STUDENT ELIGIBILITY: applicants must

be 21 years of age or older at the start of the first academic year; and
have been away from formal education (secondary school, college etc.) for at least the previous two years; and
not meet the normal academic requirements for admission; and
satisfy Ongiara College that you have the potential to undertake the professional diploma course through an Assessment of Prior Experience and Learning process (APEL Portfolio); or
complete an Academic Bridging Program offered by Ongiara College during the six months leading up to the start of the first academic year of the diploma program

NOW accepting applications for September 2010 and March 2011
Details will be posted shortly…………email or telephone for information

CURRENTLY RUNNING

Professional advanced diploma program in Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Designed for entry into the acupuncture profession in the USA (and NCCAOM examination); may fulfill requirements in other countries, including the UK

INTENSIVE PROGRAM

Four Academic Years over 37 calendar months

Attendance predominantly for 6 contiguous days per month over 24 calendar months (Thurs-Tues) and 3 days per week during the following 13 calendar months (Fri-Sun or Sun-Tues)

Total 136 credits (2850 credit hours) including 900 supervised clinical hours and 180 clinical observation hours

Tuition:
$11,000 per academic year (US and International students)
$9,000 per academic year (Canadian students)

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR US STUDENTS (AND CANADIAN STUDENTS CHOOSING THIS PROGRAM):

a minimum of two academic years (60 semester credits) education at baccalaureate level, with a grade of 70% or higher; and
a further 6 credits total in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, with a grade of 70% or higher; and
a further 15 credits (225 hours) in General Science/Human Science courses, with a grade of 70% or higher (these can be taken concurrent with Academic Years 1-2); and
Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR level ‘C’ Certification or Standard First Aid and Health Care Provider CPR level ‘HCP’ Certification

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

Academic standing equal to the requirements for North American students; and
Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR level ‘C’ Certification or Standard First Aid and Health Care Provider CPR level ‘HCP’ Certification; and
Proof of English Language Proficiency

NOW accepting applications for September 2010 and March 2011
Details follow on the website…………………………….