Train in a fully-functional onsite clinic.
PCU College students gain invaluable experience during the practical components of their programs. All students work under the supervision and guidance of licensed practitioners.
The TCM Practitioner, Acupuncture, Tuina/Anmo and Doctor of TCM programs contain several clinical internships that range from observation and patient evaluation to supervised practice and proximal supervised practice. Internships allow students to observe how licensed clinical practitioners interact with, counsel and treat patients. Internships also provide insight into the day-to-day operations of a TCM clinic and expose students to a wide range of patients with various conditions.
Supervised and proximal supervision clinical internships prepare students to become caring and competent health care professionals by applying knowledge and skills that they have acquired throughout their training. Interns will learn to take patient histories, make supervised diagnoses, recommend and formulate herbal prescriptions as well as eventually create, conduct and evaluate the TCM treatment. The practical experience gained during this time will be invaluable as students move on to establish their own practices.
Spa Practitioner program students have a four-week practicum placement in the Holistic Healing Center as well. This period allows students to apply the theory and treatments learned in the classroom and lab settings to clients in a spa setting under the supervision of a practicing and licensed spa therapist.
For more information on the clinical internships and practicum placements at PCU College, contact an Admissions Representative at the campus.