Chinese Herbal Medicine
What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Chinese Herbal Medicine is one of the great herbal systems of the world, with an unbroken tradition going back to the 3rd century BC.
Yet throughout its history it has continually developed in response to changing clinical conditions, and has been sustained by research into every aspect of its use. This process continues today with the development of modern medical diagnostic techniques and knowledge.
Because of its systematic approach and clinical effectiveness it has for centuries had a very great influence on the theory and practice of medicine in the East, and more recently has grown rapidly in popularity in the West. It still forms a major part of healthcare provision in China, and is provided in state hospitals alongside western medicine. Chinese medicine includes all oriental traditions emerging from Southeast Asia that have their origins in China.
Practitioners may work within a tradition that comes from Japan, Vietnam, Taiwan or Korea. It is a complete medical system that is capable of treating a very wide range of conditions.
It includes herbal therapy, acupuncture, dietary therapy, and exercises in breathing and movement (tai chi and qi gong). Some or several of these may be employed in the course of treatment.
Chinese Herbal Medicine, along with the other components of Chinese medicine, is based on the concepts of Yin and Yang. It aims to understand and treat the many ways in which the fundamental balance and harmony between the two may be undermined and the ways in which a person's Qi or vitality may be depleted or blocked. Clinical strategies are based upon diagnosis of patterns of signs and symptoms that reflect an imbalance.
However, the tradition as a whole places great emphasis on lifestyle management in order to prevent disease before it occurs. Chinese medicine recognises that health is more than just the absence of disease and it has a unique capacity to maintain and enhance our capacity for well being and happiness.
How to gain ANTA Accreditation in Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Here are a few tips to help you gain accreditation with ANTA as a Chinese Herbalist.
- Review our recognised courses to obtain information on colleges and courses ANTA recognises for accreditation
- Download a Membership Application form, fully complete and post into ANTA
- Ensure you have certified copies of your qualifications and academic records
- For Victorians - ensure you have a certified copy of CMRB registration
- Use the applicants checklist within the application to ensure fully completed
ANTA Recognised Chinese Herbal Medicine Courses
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New South Wales
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Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ANTA code MAC, MCH, MCM)
Contact Details
Address: Level 5, 25 Dixon Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: 02 9281 1173
Fax: 02 9212 0712
Email: administration@sitcm.edu.au
Web: www.sitcm.edu.au
(91133NSW): This course is aimed is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine with the therapeutic delivery methods of Chinese herbs and acupuncture (including needling, moxibustion and cupping techniques). The course delivers TCM units in theory and diagnosis, internal and external medicine, paediatrics, gynaecology, traumatology, practical training in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and supervised clinical practicum.
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University of New England
Postgraduate courses: Bachelor of Health Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine) (ANTA code MAC, MCH, MCM)
Contact Details
Address: School of Health, University of New England, Armidale NSW 2351
Phone: 02 6773 2547
Fax: 02 6773 3666
Email: yoni.luxford@une.edu.au
Web: www.une.edu.au
No course information available.
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University Of Technology, Sydney
Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (ANTA code MAC, MCH, MCM)
Master of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (ANTA code MAC, MCH, MCM)
Contact Details
Address: College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, UTS
PO Box 123, Broadway NSW 2007
Level 4, 645 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
Phone: 02 9514 2500
Fax: 02 9514 7866
Email: chris.zaslawski@uts.edu.au
www.uts.edu.au
This full time 4-year course equips you to enter a career as a qualified health professional. The course focuses on Traditional Chinese medical theory and therapies including acupuncture, Chinese massage (Tuina), and herbal medicine. Students also benefit from a solid foundation in western bioscience, gaining a firm understanding of the role traditional Chinese medicine plays as a complementary health care system. Important to the learning environment of this course is the working clinics where students gain first hand practical experience treating patients under the guidance of qualified health professionals. The course can be combined with a Bachelor of International Studies (China Major).
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University Of Western Sydney (School of Biomedical & Health Sciences)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine) (ANTA code MAC, MCH, MCM)
Contact Details
Address: Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South DC NSW 1797
Phone: 02 4620 3232 or 02 4620 3485
Fax: 02 9678 7160
Email: v.mortimer@uws.edu.au or i.breakspear@uws.edu.au
Web: www.uws.edu.au
Applicants must also supply with their Membership Application, a letter from the Head of School confirming completion
of a minimum of 400 hours of clinical training.
» Victoria
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RMIT University
Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) (ANTA code MAC, MCH, MCM)
Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) (ANTA code MAC, MCH, MCM)
Double Bachelor degree program: Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine/Human Biology) (ANTA code MAC, MCH, MCM)
Master of Applied Science (Chinese Herbal Medicine) (ANTA code MCH)
Contact Details
Address: PO Box 71, Bundoora VIC 3083
Phone: 03 9925 7596 or 9925 7746 (Chinese Medicine)
Fax: 03 9467 2794 or 9925 7178 (Chinese Medicine)
Email: noelene.anderson@rmit.edu.au or sandy.ebell@rmit.edu.au (Chinese Medicine)
Web: www.rmit.edu.au/compmed
RMIT Chinese Medicine offers a series of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Chinese medicine including acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine. These programs have also been approved by the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria (www.cmrb.vic.gov.au).
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Southern School of Natural Therapies
Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) (ANTA code MAC, MCH, MCM)
Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ANTA code MAC, MCH, MCM)
Contact Details
Address: 25 Victoria St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone: 03 9415 3333
Fax: 03 9415 3334
Email: ssnt@ssnt.com.au
Web: www.southernschool.com
The four-year degree was the first degree in naturopathy to be accredited by the Victorian government and represents a benchmark in naturopathic training in Victoria. It is Austudy-approved and has been running since 1988. The course is offered both full-time and part-time and is broadly-based encompassing relevant biological sciences, social sciences, research studies and the major naturopathic modalities of herbal medicine, clinical nutrition and homoeopathy in a holistic clinical framework.
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Victorian University
Bachelor Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture) (ANTA code MAC, MCH, MCM)
Contact Details
Address: School of Health Sciences-Chinese Medicine Unit, PO Box 14428, Melbourne City MC VIC 8001
Phone: 03 9365 2765
Fax: 03 3397 6511
Email: hong.xu@vu.edu.au
Web: www.vu.edu.au
In 1992, Victoria University became the first government funded university in the Western world to offer a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Medicine. Our Chinese medicine program is based on strong traditional and contemporary philosophical foundations. It draws upon the Oriental traditions of Daoism and Buddhism as well as such contemporary disciplines as Holism, Systems Theory and Consciousness Studies. Those who choose to study Chinese medicine at Victoria University will study Chinese medicine as a “Chinese art/science” that includes studies in meditation, qi gong and other health enhancing practices, presented from a traditional and holistic perspective.
» Western Australia
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Perth Academy of Natural Therapies
Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ANTA code MAC, MCH, MCM)
Note: The above information is for past graduates only - this college is no longer operating.
ANTA's Scope and Standards of Practice
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Scope and Standards of Practice - Traditional Chinese Herbalism
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