CHI INSTITUTE Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

FAQ'S ( FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS)

1. ¿Why should I choose the Chi Institute ?

• Learn from the Master, Dr. Huisheng Xie, ("The leading authority in the animal acupuncture.", quoted from CBS News Early Show, Dec 28th, 2005). Dr. Xie's twenty-two years of TCVM teaching experience (over 3000 students) has provided him with a clear vision of how to aid a student
• The size of classes is limited to provide extended wet-lab hours for hands-on experience.
• Teaching Assistant/Student ratio is 1/5. The number of each wet-lab group is around 5.
• Chi Institute offers in USA a serie of TCVM training courses ,that can be continued by any student cerftified by Chi Institute Europe.
• Certified by the Chi Institute and China National Society of TCVM, China, and endorsed by South China Agricultural University College of Veterinary Medicine
• Free TCVM discussion group, where you can communicate with TCVM practitioners all over the world.
• 1 year free subscription of the American Journal of TCVM
• Free online consultation with senior TCVM practitioners including Dr. Xie.
• Free online post at www.tcvm.com to promote the student acupuncture practice.
• Balanced Learning Environments: Qi-gong/Tai-ji Practice at the start of each day.
• Unbeatable location: Hotel Rural hacienda Los Robles, in Guadarrama Mountains(Madrid), with natural and peaceful surroundings.

2. ¿Do I have to be licensed veterinarian to take the Course?

• This course is offer only to licensed veterinarians

3. ¿The Chi Institute recognized by Academic Authorities?

• Yes. The Chi Institute is a leading school to teach Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) in the USA. All TCVM Programs are endorsed by the China National Society of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and the College of Veterinary Medicine South China Agricultural University.

4. ¿Do I have to stay at Hosting Hotel?

• No, you don´t have to. You choose and make your own reservations for lodgings. We suggest you to stay at hosting Hotel,to make it easier for you. Hotel Los robles offers special Chi Students rates. Please mention to make your reservations
• We suggest you a list of hotels and restaurants nearby to help you

5. ¿What are the requirements for Certificate of Acupuncture?

• Requisiti:
  
  
• Attendance of four training modules
• Take three quizzes with scores above 70
• Final written exam with scores above 70
• Final clinical acupoints exam with scores above 70
• One veterinary acupuncture case report approved
• 30-hour advanced TCVM program training or internship with a certified veterinary acupuncturist /li>

6. ¿How long does the Acupuncture Course take?

• The Acupuncture Course is held in 4 sessions (3.5 days per session) spread over a period of 6 months
• Each module is scheduled 3.5 days (Thursday to Sunday). An extra day is added to the final session to accommodate the final written and clinical exams. Three quizzes are given with each scheduled at module 2, 3, 4. After finishing the coursework, students may take a couple of months to complete a case report and a 30-hour internship or advanced TCVM program. However, some students complete the course report and advanced course/30-hour internship during the acupuncture training period

7. ¿Do I have to pay for everything in a lump sum?

• No. We offer the student the chance to pay tuition on a module-by-module basis. There is a one time application fee of 100€ for all new students..
• Hay un solo cargo de gastos de Matriculación de 100€ para cada nuevo estudiante.
• El único modo de pago aceptado es transferencia bancaria.

8. ¿Will I be able to use the Acupuncture and Herbal Technique in my practice with confidence and success?

• Like any other fine art, practice is a very important adjunct to studying the scientific theory and the application you will be taught. The more you integrate these disciplines into your Western practice, the more you will want to, as you see results where none could be produced before.
• You stand before a wide vista of possibility, and with frequent practice, you will become more confident and successful. You will be provided with enough hands-on experience and demonstrations to feel comfortable to put it all to use, and to experiment as you see fit.
• You will also learn from the sharing of success stories by other students in your class, and from participating in our on-line chat group.

9. ¿What Do I have to do to enroll the Course?

• Registrazione:
  
  
• Download the registration form of the course.
  
  
• You also can call us at +34600777182, fax at 965127167 or e-mail us at admin@mvtc.es , info@mvtc.es,
  for more information
• Fill the registration form (all registration forms downloaded from our web site can be filled out on your computer), print out and sign it.
• Write a brief biography of your background, special interest areas, and your goals for taking the course. We also require a small, recent headshot picture of you
• Mail the signed registration form along with your bank transfer receipt and all required materials to us. Upon receipt, we will send you a welcome packet which includes general information, a required reading list and accommodations info.
• We suggest to make the bank transfer 15 days before class starts, to avoid extracharge.
• Mailing address to:
  
  Chi Institute of Europe (Lorena Lloret, admin.)
  
  Apartado de Correos 10239 .
  
  28080 MADRID- SPAIN