Research and Practice of Chinese Medicine Geriatrics (Classroom and Asynchronous e-learning) (Chinese)
About This Course
This course offers an advanced exploration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories and their clinical application in geriatric healthcare. Learners will gain a sophisticated understanding of aging mechanisms, body constitution changes, age-related physiological changes, and geriatric disease patterns, from both classical TCM principles and contemporary research. The curriculum is designed to develop proficiency in formulating comprehensive, evidence-based prevention and treatment plans for common geriatric conditions, utilizing both TCM and integrative methodologies. This course prepares practitioners for advanced clinical, research, and leadership roles within the TCM and integrative healthcare fields.
What You'll Learn
1. Explain the physiological and pathological characteristics of aging using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories of Qi, blood, essence, and spirit.
2. Analyse the etiology and pathogenesis of common geriatric diseases based on classical and contemporary TCM frameworks.
3. Apply TCM diagnostic and treatment principles to manage cardiovascular, metabolic, neurodegenerative, and musculoskeletal diseases in the elderly.
4. Integrate classical theories with modern biomedical research to develop evidence-informed treatment and prevention strategies.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of TCM and integrative approaches in improving geriatric health outcomes.
6. Design personalised, holistic care plans that integrate both TCM and modern therapeutic methods to support healthy aging.
Entry Requirements
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Medicine or equivalent, OR
2. Singapore Registered TCM practitioners, OR
3. An MBBS (recognised by the Singapore Medical Council) or a bachelor’s degree in an Allied Health discipline recognised by the Allied Health Professions Council (Singapore) (e.g. Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography/Radiation Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dietetics, Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent, with demonstrated Chinese (Mandarin) proficiency sufficient to read classical and modern TCM texts and communicate in Chinese (Mandarin).
* Shortlisting will be carried out and applicants will be required to undergo an interview (conducted in Mandarin).