The curricula for all diploma programs in the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine meet or exceed the licensing standards set by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia. Registered Acupuncturist and Practitioners of Chinese Medicine in BC are permitted to practice throughout Canada.
Pacific Rim College is a Registered School of the Yoga Alliance at the 200- and 500-hour level. The Yoga Alliance is the national education and support organization for yoga in the United States. Graduates of the Foundations of Yogatherapy Certificate Program and of the Diploma of Eastern Therapies and Bodywork are recognized yoga teachers.
IAYT
Pacific Rim College is a member school of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. IAYT supports research and education in Yoga and serves as a professional organization for Yoga teachers and Yoga therapists worldwide.
CPP
The Diploma of Phytotherapy is recognized by the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy, a professional membership organization of phytotherapists that sets the highest standards of practice in herbal medicine.
AHG
Graduates of the Diploma of Phytotherapy are eligible for membership into the American Herbalists Guild, a non-profit educational organization representing herbalists and providing peer-review in US for professional herbalists specializing in the medicinal use of plants.
Canada Student Loans
Canadian students are eligible to apply for Canada Student Loans for all programs at PRC except for the Japanese Acupuncture Certificate Program. Please visit www.hrsdc.gc.ca for information about Canada Student Loans. Students must submit either an online application or a paper application for student loans. Please print an application from the Canada Student Loans website or pick up an application from PRC or any other academic institution registered with Canada Student Loans.
Awards
2011
Victoria's Young Entrepreneur of the Year The Chamber of Commerce named PRC's president Todd Howard Young Entrepreneur of the Year. more>>
Innovative Business of the Year - Runner-Up The Chamber of Commerce named PRC the runner-up for Business of the Year in Innovation. more>>
2009
10 to Watch Douglas Magazine names PRC one of the Victoria's 10 to Watch amongst Victoria's new businesses. more>>