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TCM and Acupuncture Foundation 6 Months Diploma Course
Contact Dragomir on
dragomirl@btinternet.com or 0797 6253 682
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Aims
The course's aim is to promote practical understanding of the specific terminology used in TCM and to provide theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology that is essential for understanding the causes, mechanisms, clinical features and diagnosis of disease from TCM perspective. To install correct understanding of the acupuncture meridian system and the precise location and action of commonly used acupuncture points. To serve as a foundation for students who wish to deepen their TCM knowledge or as a preparation for practitioner level of TCM and acupuncture training.
Successful graduates of this course will be awarded a TCM Foundation Course Diploma and will be entitled to use the initials Dip FTCM after thier names and will be accepted as a members of the Acupuncture Society. (annual membership £50 and student and proffessional indemnity cover cover can also be arranged)
Members of the Acupuncture Society, and are entitled to use the initials MAcS FTCM after their names.
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Course Structure
The course is taught part-time in 12 lecture days running over 6 months - four 3-day blocks (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The lecture days are 9.30am – 5pm. It has 252 study hours, out of which 84 are contact hours and 168 are home study.
Admission RequirementsReturn to Top ↑
The course is designed for both working and prospective therapists. It is also open to anybody with an interest in TCM and acupuncture. As this is a foundation course, anatomy and physiology is recommended.
FeeReturn to Top ↑
The cost of the course is £ 750.00*. It includes:
- 12 7-hour lectures
- school textbooks (electronic version)
- exam fees
- College Diploma
- minimum for students required
(Please note that course fees are non-refundable)
Fees are directly payable by chq's made out to your course tutor account
CCM cannot accept payment on behalf of each individual tutor
TutorReturn to Top ↑
Dragomir Lubomirov FAcS MPCHM
Vice Principal of the College of Chinese Medicine
Chair of the CCM Academic board 
Dragomir studied with Dr Lee at Fook Sang College and later at The College of Chinese Medicine with Paul Robin he has been teaching and practicing TCM for over 15 years.
He practiced at the Gateway clinic at Brixton hospital and worked with John Tindall gaining experience in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis C and other chronic conditions.
He has wide experience with arthritis, back, neck, shoulder, hip and knee problems; treating menopausal symptoms; varicose veins and other blood circulation problems; heart disease; high blood pressure and stress related conditions. He has a special interest in the use of Chinese medicine and acupuncture for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, which has shown encouraging results in his practice.
Dragomir lectures at the College of Chinese Medicine and is also a specialist TCM consultant at the Clinic of the College of Chinese Medicine
Application FormReturn to Top ↑
Please submit this form and the course tutor will respond to your email to inform you of whether you have been accepted. If you have any queries about this course please contact
Dragomir on 07976253682 or email: dragomirl@btinternet.com
Acupuncture Society membershipReturn to Top ↑
Successful graduates from this course can apply for membership of the Acupuncture Society are entitled to use the abbreviations MAcS FTCM after their names the society can also arrange professional indemnity insurance at a very competitive members preferential rate
all members must be insured and log 15 hours of CPD per year (8 hours courses/seminars/workshops and 7 hours home study/research)
Acupuncture Society Application Formif they join the Society and adhere to its code of ethics rules and regulations and supply copies of their insurance.
Acupuncture Society members are exempted from Local Authority Licensing in many areas including Greater London please check with your local authority.
The annual membership to the Acupuncture Society is £50
Thank you for your application!
Your course tutor will contact you as soon as possible.
If you do not receive a reply within the next few days please call the course tutor.