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New Zealand Qualifications Authority-recognised Bachelor of Health Science, with majors in Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, or HerbalMedicine; further study options in affiliation with Chinese medical universities in China.New Zealand College of Chinese MedicineStudent Handbook July 2013Learning together to provideexcellent health services for New Zealand and the worldusing acupuncture and traditional Chinese Medicine.
CONTENTSWelcomeOur VisionMissionGoalsValuesNZCCM CommitmentTreaty of WaitangiOrientationTeaching FacilitiesCampus Floor PlanTeaching Staff, Professional and Clinical AdvisorsManagement & Support StaffLibrary FacilitiesComputer useAcademic Terms and HolidaysFull-time Study, Diploma and BachelorStatutory Holidays 2013Entry RequirementsEnglish CoursesFee Payment PolicyCross Crediting Previous StudyCross Credits (CC)566666777891010111212121213141414Credit Transfer (CT)14Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), & Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) 14RPL/RCC Application Procedure15Cross-Credit Procedures (Internal)15Course-Related Costs15Course-Related Costs (Estimations)16Withdrawal and Refund PolicyFee ProtectionAcademic ResultsAttendance and Achievement Monitoring16171717Attendance and Absence - General Lectures18Attendance and Absence – Clinical Practice18 New Zealand College of Chinese MedicinePage 2 of 49Student Handbook – July 2013
Special Leave18Absence and Leave Procedures18Academic Achievement20Graduation20Rules and Regulations20Code of Conduct20Academic Regulations21Alterations or Cancellations24Car Parking24Classroom Agreement24NZCCM COPYRIGHT statement25Student Representatives Policy25Academic Regulations for Bachelor of Health Science (NZQA CODE 7282)26Academic Progress26Attendance27Withdrawals28Assignment: Summative Assignments other than Examinations29Assessment: Examinations29Impaired Performance29Pass Marks and Grades30Suspension of Studies30Appeals by Students Undertaking the Programme31Clinical Practice31Research32Completion of the Programme32Professional Codes of Ethics32 New Zealand College of Chinese MedicineStudent Handbook – July 2013Page 3 of 49
Disciplinary ProceduresStudent Welfare and SupportGuide for Students - Where to Go for HelpComplaints32333438Concerns, suggestions, complaints38Health and Safety39First Aid40Emergency Evacuations40College closure due to a natural disaster40Accidents and Hazards41Appendix I: Student Leave Application FormAppendix II: Conceded Pass PolicyAppendix III: Re-sit PolicyAppendix IV: Aegrotat Consideration and Impaired performanceAppendix v: Student Handbook Form4243444748 New Zealand College of Chinese MedicineStudent Handbook – July 2013Page 4 of 49
WELCOMEThe New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) extends a very warm welcome to allstudents enrolled in our programmes. The College was founded on the realisation thatacupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine training in New Zealand has been developed well butwould be improved with greater input from Chinese-trained professionals and courses moreclosely related to the standard syllabus used in Chinese TCM colleges and universities. Suchpractices have been developed, tried and proven over thousands of years.Our programme seeks to give students an in-depth knowledge of this vast and fascinating fieldof natural medicine and ensure they acquire practitioner skills that are of the highestprofessional standards. In adapting acupuncture to suit the Western medical model, it is easy toforget that China is both the source of traditional practice as well as the leader in modernteaching methods and scientific research into all aspects of Chinese Medicine (CM). WhileNZCCM welcomes the relatively recent acceptance in New Zealand of acupuncture as arespected and widely-used healing modality, we want to ensure that ancient fundamentals andrecent refinements of authentic CM are accurately and thoroughly taught.In keeping with our professional and long-term approach to our undertakings, we will be activelypromoting the value of our qualifications to industry and the general public to add instantrecognition of your Diploma or Bachelor qualifications. The place of herbal medicine as a highlyeffective component of CM is recognised in the NZCCM syllabus. Students can choose eitherAcupuncture or Chinese Medicine and qualify for a separate major of the Bachelor degree.We respect and appreciate that you have entrusted your professional education to us, and thatin undertaking this programme you are prepared to commit significant time and effort toachieving the best results you can. In return, we undertake to do our best to fulfil yourexpectations of NZCCM as a provider of the highest quality education in Chinese Medicine andto enable you to gain the knowledge and skills to reach your potential as a qualified practitioner.NZCCM welcomes international students, and has developed an English programme and facilityto assist those international students whose English is not yet at the required level for entry toNZCCM’s Bachelor of Health Science programme.Please read this handbook carefully. It informs you of the standards of study and behaviourrequired of you to succeed, and sets out the role of the College in supporting you through yourtime with us.We sincerely wish you all the best for the coming academic year.Stephen XuCEO/Managing Director New Zealand College of Chinese MedicineStudent Handbook – July 2013Page 5 of 49
OUR VISIONA centre of excellence for Chinese Medicine training, treatment and research.MISSIONBringing Chinese Medicine into the health care community, to benefit the health and wellbeingof all in New Zealand.GOALS1.2.3.4.Powerful Knowledge: Teach the best theory and practice of CMHealthy Economy: Provide affordable treatment and healing to the people in NZRobust Business: Ensure quality management to support students, staff and patients.Excellent Skills: Treat people to restore balance and resolve conditions including someconditions that may be seen as untreatable5. Strong Commitment: Promote and demonstrate the benefits of CM as a completemedical speciality6. Vibrant Community: Work in partnership with community groups and other entHonestyIntegrityDiversityRespectNZCCM COMMITMENTIn the delivery of its programmes and services, NZCCM undertakes to ensure that studentsbenefit from: Excellent education, in courses offering recognised qualifications Academic freedom, within the framework of College regulations Personal freedom from prejudice and harassment of any kind Appropriate services and facilities, of a high standard Accurate and open information Fair assessment and evaluation of work Timely resolution of problems The opportunity to participate in the revision of systems and policies.Further to this, NZCCM has clear responsibilities to the government agencies that monitor thestandard of education service delivery in New Zealand, particularly the New Zealand QualificationsAuthority (NZQA) and the Ministry of Education’s Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). All coursesdelivered at NZCCM meet NZQA’s requirements, and all management procedures meet theprinciples of TEC. Compliance with all guidelines and directives from these agencies is examinedregularly, and any issues are dealt with directly. New Zealand College of Chinese MedicineStudent Handbook – July 2013Page 6 of 49
TREATY OF WAITANGINZCCM recognises the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti O Waitangi) as the founding document ofNew Zealand. NZCCM addresses the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through supporting TinoRangatiratanga, providing opportunities for our students (tauira), to develop mana andsovereignty through individual career pathway plans, guided by our staff, and providing learningoptions for tauira to achieve their desired goals.The College is committed to working with the three guiding principles of the Treaty of Waitangi: Partnership Participation ProtectionORIENTATIONDuring your first week of study at NZCCM, we will provide a copy of the Student Handbook andinformation about the College’s administrative operationsteaching programmes and assessment schedules, including clinical classescomplaints and appeals proceduresstudent fee protectionwithdrawal and refund policy and procedurehealth and safety proceduresstudent welfare and support services.English language students will be provided with placement tests to establish the appropriatecourse level for them.TEACHING FACILITIESOur Campus facilities are located at 321 Great South Road, Greenlane. The classrooms arelocated on Level 1 in Units B1 and C. The administration staff offices can be found in Unit B2. Anon-site student clinic with 11 treatment rooms, the Chinese Herb Dispensary and Clinicallearning Centre are located on the ground floor.NZCCM has two faculties: the Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Faculty, and the LanguageFaculty.A surveillance camera system is operational throughout the college. New Zealand College of Chinese MedicineStudent Handbook – July 2013Page 7 of 49
CAMPUS FLOOR PLAN321 Great South Road, GreenlaneUnit C, Level 1StorageRoomUnit B Ground Floor - ClinicsClinicClinicRoom 9Room10RearFire ExitClass ClinicClinicRoom 7Room 8Front Fire Exit HEREClinicClinicClinicClinicClinicClinicRoom 6Room 5Room 4Room 3Room 2Room 1 New Zealand College of Chinese MedicineStudent Handbook – July 2013FrontFire ExitHEREPage 8 of 49
TEACHING STAFF, PROFESSIONAL AND CLINICAL ADVISORSCollege Teaching Staff: Dr Jessica Li Feng Xue Hui Cao Bob Wang Jay Jing Dr Dandan Yu Feng Gao Gay Chapman Bala Duraisamy Craig Rhodes Yueping Li Linda Tian Richard Wu Susan Wang Dr Yong Zhi Zhou Sarojini Santhrasergaran Paul-Buchanan-Jones Samantha NorthResearch: Dr Jens Hansen Asmita PatelAcademic Support: Asmita Patel Clive Standen Jessica Li Feng Jay Jing New Zealand College of Chinese MedicineTraditionalChineseMedicineAcupuncture Lecturers: Dr Jessica Li Feng Xue Hui Cao Jay Jing Dr Dandan Yu Bob Wang Richard Wu Feng Gao Linda Tian Susan WangAcupuncture Tutor assistant: Samantha North&Western Medical Science Lecturers: Bala Duraisamy Paul-Buchanan-Jones Dr Yong Zhi Zhou Sarojini SanthrasergaranEthics, Culture & Communication Tutor: Gay ChapmanTuina Tutor: Bob Wang Dr Dandan YuBusiness Development Tutor: Craig RhodesClinical Supervisors: Dr Jessica Li Feng Yueping Li Feng Gao Jay Jing Susan Wang Mary Zhang Dr Dandan Yu Bob WangStudent Handbook – July 2013Page 9 of 49
MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT STAFFCEOStephen XuPrincipalJessica Li FengAcademic DirectorClive StandenQuality Assurance ManagerScarlett CooperRecruitment OfficerDavid CarruthersAccountantJoanna SetoPrincipal’s AssistantAcademic Co-ordinator – Academic recordsJay JingLibrarianData base trainingLinda PlattsResearch OfficerAcademic supportAsmita PatelClinic AdministrationAcademic AdministrationTimetable–AttendanceandYvonne YuanCampus Administration - EnrolmentAnya LiaoClinic AdministrationFui Chin KuhClinic ReceptionSu-Mei (Iris) ChenClinic ReceptionWe-Chieh (William)LIBRARY FACILITIESThe College library has collections of lending books, reference books, multimedia and printedjournals available to the students and teaching staff of the College. In addition, the College providesaccess to 3 databases specifically dedicated to Chinese medicine, Western medicine and alternativeand complementary therapy journals. Many of the journals of these databases are available in fulltext, so should be used to support both study and research.The library is open between the hours of 9.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed for lunchbetween 1:00pm and 2.00pm). Should the librarian be unavailable, library materials due to bereturned should be left with Reception. If you wish to renew items you have borrowed, you maycontact the librarian by phone or email (lindaplatts@chinesemedicine.ac.nz) requesting a renewal(i.e. an extension), but if another borrower has placed a hold on any item you have, you will not beable to renew and you will be asked to return the item immediately.All books must be returned or renewed at the end of each term.The full Library Membership and Lending Policy, and other pamphlets describing library services areavailable from the library, including information on how to access the online Journal databases. New Zealand College of Chinese MedicineStudent Handbook – July 2013Page 10 of 49
If you would like any extra help with finding information for your studies or research, or forimproving your information literacy skills, contact the librarian to discuss this. Email:lindaplatts@chinesemedicine.ac.nz or telephone: 580-2376.The library has scheduled data base training workshops please contact Linda to find details of thedates and times. Alternatively you may book a one-to-one training session. Email:lindaplatts@chinesemedicine.ac.nz or telephone: 580-2376.COMPUTER USEStudent use:The computer lab is located in Unit B1 and there are also three computers in the library. These arefor NZCCM students’ use only. Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the campus. Please be aware that it isunsecured and students are advised against using campus Wi-Fi for any banking facilities.Please be aware that Wi-Fi can become unstable if all student’s smart phones and tablet devicesautomatically seek and go on line at the same time.Students are asked to report any non-student or non-college computer user or any inappropriateuse of this equipment to Reception or Management.User Duration and accounts:To ensure that all those wishing to use a computer are granted fair access a maximum of twenty(20) minutes applies for any one person. This means that, in busy periods, a student must vacatethe computer he/she is using and offer it to another student after twenty minutes. A student maycontinue using a computer after twenty minutes if no other student is waiting. No booking ofcomputers is required or p
New Zealand Qualifications Authority-recognised Bachelor of Health Science, with majors in Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, or Herbal Medicine; further study options in affiliation with Chinese medical universities in China. New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine Student Handbook July 2013 Learning together to provide excellent health services for New Zealand and the world using acupuncture
