Accreditations

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We are very proud to announce that our College received 10 commendations of excellence following our recent successful BAAB 

re-accreditation:

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BAAB Commendations

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1. Excellent paperwork and online resources to support both students and staff.

2. Integration of theory and practice throughout the course.

3. Introduction of needling for the student so early in the course.

4. Extent of evaluation by staff and students of all parts of delivery leading to continuous enhancement.

5. Looking outside the course best practice to further enhance and strengthen the clinical components of the course.

6. Strength of the business principles running throughout the course.

7. Invitation to prospective students to attend the clinic giving them a clear picture of the course and how it is delivered

8. Induction and support for new staff and for staff moving roles.

9. Extent to which CCA listens to students.  It is clear that there are excellent mechanisms for keeping students informed.

10. Openness and collegiality of all staff, engendered by the empowering college leadership.

 

BAAB accreditation guarantees excellence in training, safe practice and professional conduct.

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The rigorous BAAB accreditation process includes:

 

• Assessment of all course documentation

• Discussions with the course team and students

• Verifying the appropriateness of students’ assessed work

• Scrutiny of the External Examiner’s reports

• Observing teaching in the classroom, in the Student Clinic, and online

• Ensuring that accredited courses are taught at degree-level, and that they embody the critical awareness and academic rigour equivalent to other professional healthcare programmes at this level

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BAAB accredited courses offer a thorough grounding in Chinese Medicine theory along with anatomy, physiology, and appropriate Western medical sciences in order to promote an integrated understanding of both traditional Chinese and modern Western approaches to healthcare.

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BAAB is the accrediting body, and your Licentiate Diploma in Acupuncture will be awarded by The City College of Acupuncture.

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Graduates of BAAB accredited courses are automatically eligible to join the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), which is the UK’s main registering body for Traditional Acupuncturists.  Graduates are offered reduced membership rates.

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Tui Na

There is currently no accrediting body for Tui Na Courses in the UK. Your Dip.Tui Na will be awarded by The City College of Acupuncture.