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When it comes to the CALE exam, no one knows the history of the exam and how to best prepare for it better than Bina. She has had her finger on the pulse of the CALE exam since 2008. Studying with Bina makes studying for the CALE exam so much simpler. She will let you know exactly what you need to know for the test, what information is irrelevant, explain how clinical knowledge differs from exam prep and give you exam tips that will make studying and testing so much easier. The focus of the course is to create an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing learning environment where all students can excel. Bina's specialty is helping students to adapt board prep to their learning styles. She makes herself available for one-on-one support to all students.
The current pass rate for the CALE course is 98%.
After a long, expensive education, why leave passing the CALE Exam to chance? Experience counts! 5000 + students successfully pass the CALE exam on the first try. Partner with Bina to be One and Done! on your CALE exam.
CALE Course Membership includes:
All topics relevant to the CALE exam are covered in this course from Basic Foundations all the way through California Laws and Regulations.
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When it comes to the CALE exam, no one knows the history of the exam and how to best prepare for it better than Bina. She has had her finger on the pulse of the CALE exam since 2008. Studying with Bina makes studying for the CALE exam so much simpler. She will let you know exactly what you need to know for the test, what information is irrelevant, explain how clinical knowledge differs from exam prep and give you exam tips that will make studying and testing so much easier. The focus of the course is to create an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing learning environment where all students can excel. Bina’s specialty is helping students to adapt board prep to their learning styles. She makes herself available for one-on-one support to all students.
The current pass rate for the CALE course is 98%.
After a long, expensive education, why leave passing the CALE Exam to chance? Experience counts! 5000 + students successfully pass the CALE exam on the first try. Partner with Bina to be One and Done! on your CALE exam.
SELECT YOUR COURSE MEMBERSHIP BELOW
Get exclusive discounts on course books when you purchase them together with your course membership.
Offer valid only at the time of course membership purchase.
Books are print-on-demand and may take 5–7 days to produce + shipping time.
All products are non-refundable.
BENEFITS OF THE CALE COURSE MEMBERSHIP
- 50 hours of recorded video
- 6, 9, or 12-month access to the course
- 16 Live classes to help hone your skills for case study questions/ homework schedule
- Robust online quiz platform with over 5000 test questions
- 2 mock exams and 4 full-length practice tests
- Free 15-minute zoom meetings with Bina as needed
- Weekly class schedule and homework schedule included
SELECT YOUR COURSE MEMBERSHIP BELOW
Get exclusive discounts on course books when you purchase them together with your course membership.
Offer valid only at the time of course membership purchase.
Books are print-on-demand and may take 5–7 days to produce + shipping time.
All products are non-refundable.
CALE COURSE MEMBERSHIP CURRICULUM
Foundations
- Diagnosis
- Zang Fu pattern differentiation
- The “10 Asking Questions”
- Tongue and Pulse
- Shanghan lun
- Wenbing
- 5 Element
- Case Studies I
- and more…
Herbology
- Single herbs
- Formulas
- Formula kings
- Contraindications and cautions
- Modifications
and more…
Acupuncture
- Acu-anatomy
- Big picture / point location
- Single point functions
- Extra points
- Needling depth
- Ear acupuncture
- Scalp acupuncture
- Acupuncture contraindications
- Moxa
- Cupping
- CAM RX and Macciocia RX
and more…
Biomedicine
- Common diseases
- Vitamins, minerals and supplements
- Lab tests
- Dermatomes
- Orthopedic tests
- Ethics, laws, and practice regulations
- Clean needle technique
and more…
SELECT YOUR COURSE MEMBERSHIP BELOW
Get exclusive discounts on course books when you purchase them together with your course membership.
Offer valid only at the time of course membership purchase.
Books are print-on-demand and may take 5–7 days to produce + shipping time.
All products are non-refundable.
BENEFITS OF THE CALE COURSE CLASSES
CALE Foundations / Diagnosis I
This class covers the essential material relating to questions on foundations and diagnosis. Diagnosis I goes over the 10 Asking Questions, Shanghan lun, Wen Bing, 5 Element, tongue and pulse.
CALE Diagnosis II/Tongue and Pulse
Clear comprehension of Zang Fu pattern differentiation is an essential part of the information needed to pass the CALE exams. We examine and identify the symptoms, making diagnosis options clear and simple. There are extra classes on tongue and pulse, a topic often a struggle for students.
CALE Diagnosis III
This class explores memorization strategies, teaching you how to gain command of the vast amount of information needed to pass your exam. The second part of this class teaches students how to logically take a multiple choice exam, focusing on methods to eliminate the tendency to guess an answer. This class finishes with the TCM Review Seminars method for the dissection and critical thinking about cases.
CALE Case Studies I
This class explores memorization strategies, teaching you how to gain command of the vast amount of information needed to pass your exam. The second part of this class teaches you how to logically take a multiple choice exam, focusing on methods to eliminate the tendency to guess at the correct answer. This class completes with the TCM Review Seminars method for the dissection of Case Studies.
CALE Single Points I
This class discusses the important points of the first 7 channels, including functions, needling depths, and correlations to both herbs and diagnostic parameters. In this class, we clarify choosing accurate point prescriptions, using single points I and II as your base of knowledge.
CALE Single Points II
In this class, the important points of the last 7 channels are covered, including functions, needling depths, and correlations to both herbs and diagnostic parameters. This class clarifies choosing accurate point prescriptions, using single points I and II as your base of knowledge.
CALE CAM Point RX
This 3 hour class takes you through all the essential CAM point prescriptions, including explanations of why each point is included in the prescription. Additionally, diagnosis, herbs and biomedicine correlations are discussed to clarify point prescriptions where applicable.
CALE Maciocia Point RX
Did you know that Maciocia point prescriptions are built like herbal formulas? This 3 hour class takes you through the essential MAC point prescriptions and explains why each point is included in the prescription. Additionally, diagnosis, herbs and biomedicine correlations are discussed to clarify point prescriptions where applicable.
CALE Channel Theory and Acupuncture Modalities
In this 3 hour class, we have condensed the essential material for channel theory, ear acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, acupuncture cautions, contraindications, moxa, cupping, point location, landmarks and organ pathways.
CALE Acupuncture Modalities, Point location and Nutrition
In this class, we continue reviewing ear acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, acupuncture cautions, contraindications, moxa, cupping, point location, landmarks and organ pathways. For an hour of the class, we review the essential nutrition information for the CALE exam. This portion of the class includes material from Paul Pitchford’s “Healing with Wholefoods” and Maoshing Ni’s “Tao of Nutrition,” which have been condensed down into the golden nuggets that will get you through the test.
CALE Biomedicine I
This class provides an overview of the uses of biomedicine knowledge essential to passing the CALE. We outline and discuss the basics, including hormones, dermatomes, vitamins, and lab tests. We cover the major biomedicine diseases, discussing their symptoms, tests and key red flags.
CALE Biomedicine II
This class expands the principles of biomedicine, reviewing key signs, symptoms and tests for common biomedical western diseases. In completion, the uses of pharmacology and orthopedic testing are discussed as well.
CALE Formula I (Single Herbs)
This class is a detailed review of each of the CALE formulas. Includes comparisons, key symptoms, tongue and pulse, contraindications, and hierarchies.
CALE Formula II
This class completes the review of the remaining CALE formulas. Includes comparisons, key symptoms, tongue and pulse, contraindications, hierarchies, King herbs and the uses in biomedicine.
CALE Formula III (CNT, Laws and Regs, Nutrition)
This class covers essential Orthopedics, CA Laws and Regulations, HIPAA and CNT for the CALE Exam.
SELECT YOUR COURSE MEMBERSHIP BELOW
Get exclusive discounts on course books when you purchase them together with your course membership.
Offer valid only at the time of course membership purchase.
Books are print-on-demand and may take 5–7 days to produce + shipping time.
All products are non-refundable.
CALE COURSE MEMBERSHIP SCHEDULE
Full Course and Modules
The CALE Basic, Premium and Ultimate are self-guided courses with 8 weeks of live online case study classes. Live online classes are held on Monday and Wednesday nights from 5 – 7 pm Pacific
• Upcoming Case Studies Classes:
📅 Current and Upcoming Class Times for Monday and Wednesday Night Live Case Studies Classes (2026):
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Week 1 Case Studies: April 6 and 8
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Week 2 Case Studies: April 13 and 15
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Week 3 Case Studies: April 20 and 22
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Week 4 Case Studies: April 27 and 29
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Week 5 Case Studies: May 4 and 6
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Week 6 Case Studies: May 11 and 13
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Week 7 Case Studies: May 18 and 20
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Week 8 Case Studies: May 25 and 27
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This 8-week mini-course applies what you have learned in the recorded course. Bina goes through each case study giving you the best answer and reviews why the other questions are wrong. To get the most out of these sessions, make sure to complete the case studies before class each day. Class recordings and case study answer keys are located on the CALE Case Studies class page.
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▶️ Recordings of all live classes are uploaded within 24 hours after each session
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You can join multiple sessions as long as you have an active membership.
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🕓 5 pm – 7 pm Pacific
🕓 6 pm – 8 pm Mountain
🕓 5 pm – 7 pm Arizona
🕓 7 pm – 9 pm Central
🕓 8 pm – 10 pm Eastern
🕓 4 pm – 6 pm Alaska
🕓 1 pm – 3 pm Hawaii
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SELECT YOUR COURSE MEMBERSHIP BELOW
Get exclusive discounts on course books when you purchase them together with your course membership.
Offer valid only at the time of course membership purchase.
Books are print-on-demand and may take 5–7 days to produce + shipping time.
All products are non-refundable.
CALE COURSE MEMBERSHIP TECHNICAL
INTERNET CONNECTION
Most modern computers can stream videos and live events with no problem. In order to participate in the TCM Review exam prep courses, please consider your internet speed.
We use Vimeo to stream our class videos. Watching a YouTube video with no problem is not a good indicator of whether you will be able to participate in the course (especially live webinars) without interruption – the quality of YouTube videos is much lower.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Recorded videos – at least 2-3 mbps download speed
- Live webinars – at least 4-6 mbps download speed and 6-10 mbps of upload speed
To determine your internet speed, check with your internet service provider (Comcast, Verizon, etc.) or run a test at speedtest.net.
SELECT YOUR COURSE MEMBERSHIP BELOW
Get exclusive discounts on course books when you purchase them together with your course membership.
Offer valid only at the time of course membership purchase.
Books are print-on-demand and may take 5–7 days to produce + shipping time.
All products are non-refundable.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
❝ I passed the California Acupuncture Licensing Exam before the new year, on my first attempt!
I am incredibly grateful for your program.
The Online support and the live classes were instrumental in helping me feel confident and prepared, and I truly couldn’t have done it without your guidance.
I just want to say also that I’ve been genuinely raving about your program and referring so many of my peers to it because of how positive my experience has been.
Thank you again for everything you do and for creating such a
supportive and effective learning environment. I truly appreciate it
and look forward to continuing with your program. ❞
❝ I passed!! THANK YOU so much for your caring, attentive, and knowledgeable teaching.🙌
I would love to leave a great review, and I will also cherish all the additional and important information I learned during this journey.
I’m really excited and looking forward to what comes next, and I am always grateful to you.
I will definitely refer my colleagues to you ❞
“I used Bina’s course to pass the CALE exam and the Nationals as well.
I cannot recommend TCM Review enough. I am so grateful for the technical and emotional support throughout this stressful process. Her patience and quick communication made my learning process much more manageable. Her lectures and quizzes helped guide my learning, and I felt like I was studying smarter, not harder.
Her Website is beautifully organized and set up for students to be prepared for their exams. She gives you the tools to pass your boards the first time!
Don’t think twice, Bina’s course is the best strategy to achieve your Board Exam Goals!”
“I am so glad I chose Bina and TCM Review for my CALE prep. Not knowing what to expect at all when walking into my test and feeling nervous,
As soon as I started answering the questions, I had the confidence that Bina had more than prepared me to pass, and I did! When I felt doubt about my studies, my one-on-one meetings with her guided me back on course.
CALE prep is a mental AND emotional ordeal, and using this course gave me real test-taking tools, while also alleviating my anxieties.
I followed all of her advice, felt her and her team’s encouragement, stuck with her study schedule, took all the quizzes so many times, and gleaned new ways of looking at the material from her lecture videos. All of that felt integral to passing CALE. She pares down what you need to know, and you no longer feel like this mountain of material is insurmountable. As I was taking the test, I knew and felt that I was going to pass, and I wish that confidence for everyone who takes it;
Bina will help you get there! I cannot express my gratitude enough!”
SELF-PACED STUDY
Find your own rhythm and create your own schedule based on your busy life of work, school, and family. We'll provide the structure and guardrails.
CHOOSE YOUR PREP COURSE MEMBERSHIP
Choose from 6, 9, and 12-month options to complete the CALE Board Exam prep course. The course is designed with your busy life and learning aptitude in mind.
50 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION TIME
We offer 50 hours of video instruction for the CALE module, in addition to a robust online quiz bank, downloadable study materials, tutoring, and a student support forum.
MEMORIZATION & TEST TAKING STRATEGIES
Use the TCM Review Seminars proven methodology for passing your exams. With over twenty years of experience teaching students to pass their board exams, our strategies work!
EXTENSIVE ONLINE QUIZ BANK
A robust online quiz platform filled with thousands of relevant questions is available. Track your progress in the student dashboard and improve your scores!
TUTORING & STUDENT SUPPORT
Get support and your questions answered in the online course forum. Tutoring is also available!
STUDY AND HOMEWORK SCHEDULE
We guide you in what and when you should study during your CALE Board Exam prep course. Our proven methodology helps you build on your knowledge base and set successful study strategies to pass your exam.
DOWNLOADABLE COURSE MATERIALS & RESOURCES
We offer a plethora of tables, charts, study strategies, and other documents that cover a wide range of topics you'll need to take the CALE Board Exam.
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