Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the year, with the next scheduled intake for September 2025. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible. If you need assistance with your application, please contact the KCC Registrar.
**Important Notice**: KCC will only be offering the Acupuncturist program for the upcoming academic term. Applicants interested in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner program or the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program, or those with any questions, are encouraged to contact the Registrar.
1. Personal Information
2. Education
Please list the secondary and, if applicable, post-secondary schools you have attended, along with any degrees or diplomas obtained. Official transcripts are required from both high school and post-secondary institutions.
3. Two Letters of Recommendation
Please provide two letters of recommendation. Letters should be from teachers and/or other professionals (exclude relatives and close personal friends) who can comment on your potential as a health-care provider and on your ability to succeed in the program. You may download a template here or the writer may provide their own letter. Letters of recommendation must be sent directly to the KCC Registrar from the writers via email at registrar@kootenaycolumbiacollege.com.
4. Related Training / Transfer Students / Upgrading Students
5. Work Experience
Submit your current resume indicating volunteer and paid work.
6. Interests
7. Finances
8. Personal Essay
Tell us why you wish to study the subject you are applying for.
9. Physician’s Certificate of Health
Ask your physician to complete the form below. Please make sure the physician makes note of any allergies. You can choose to upload the Statement of Health below, or send it to the Registrar.
10. Government ID
I.e. Drivers License, Passport, Permanent Residency Card
A. Review Your Application
B. Sign
I am aware that as a student of the Kootenay Columbia College, I will be required to become a student registrant with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) and that CCHPBC requires all registrants to undergo a criminal record check.
I am aware that, if I am planning to be licensed by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC, two (2) years of liberal arts and sciences (comprised of not less than 60 credits) in an accredited college or chartered/approved university acceptable to the CCHPBC registration committee will be required to write the registration examinations (in addition to having completed the program at KCC). This work is independent of my studies at KCC, and courses at KCC will not count towards this requirement.
I hereby attest that all information provided in this application is true.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The application fee may be paid through the following methods:
- E-transfer: Send to financeoffice@kootenaycolumbiacollege.com. Please include "name – KCC Nelson TCM Application Fee" in the description.
- POS System: Available at the Rosemont campus (credit/debit cards accepted).
- Personal check or money order: For Canadian residents only.
- International applicants: Please submit the application fee via money order in Canadian funds. If you encounter difficulties obtaining Canadian funds, contact KCC for assistance. International applicants may also pay by wire transfer (an additional $50 bank processing fee applies).
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