New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NYCTCM) Student Services
NYCTCM offers the following services to its students:
New Student Orientation
During the first week of classes, new students are introduced to NYCTCM, its staff and faculty, and its policies and procedures.
Clinic Orientation
Before entering the clinic as an Observer, students are introduced to clinic procedures and expectations, including patient intake, record keeping, different clinic levels and attendant responsibilities, and general rules of cleanliness and deportment. After passing the Clinic Entrance Examination, new interns must attend an Intern Orientation focusing on Clean Needle Technique as well as policies and procedures which apply specifically to interns.
Advising / Counseling
Staff and faculty are available on an appointment basis for academic advising and career counseling. Students are encouraged to make use of available expertise before making difficult academic or career choices.
Financial Aid
NYCTCM has been approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education to participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program. In connection with this, we provide a full range of financial aid advising and administrative services to students.
Licensing Information
The school provides students with information on professional licensing regulations and procedures of New York State. This is also available directly from The University of the State of New York, The State Education Department, Office of Professional Credentialing, Professional Licensing Services, 89 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12234 (telephone 518-473-0221).
Library / Bookstore
NYCTCM’s library space is small, but quiet and bright. Our growing collection includes books, journals and videos covering both Eastern and Western medicine. Students can check books out of the library for up to two weeks for personal reference, and internet access for student use in the library is available. Students can also purchase books required for courses in the school bookstore, which is located in the library.
Clinic
Students are welcome as patients in NYCTCM’s clinic. All students can receive three treatments per trimester at the clinic free of charge; subsequent treatments are available at $10 per treatment.
Communications
We are a small school, and probably word of mouth is still the prevalent means of official communications. However, bulletin boards and student and faculty mailboxes are also available.
School Store
NYCTCM keeps an inventory of textbooks, patent herbs, and acupuncture supplies, which are available for student purchase.
Copy Machine
A photocopy machine is available for student use.
Cafeteria
Tables for eating, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, and hot and cold bottled water are available for student use.