Curriculum
Doctor of Acupuncture Program
DOCTOR OF ACUPUNCTURE PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Year 1
Term 1:
NTR 550 – 2 credits – Nutrition and Food Energetics
AM 501 – 3.5 credits – Acupuncture Medical Theory I
AM 545 – 2.5 credits – Point Location and Energetics I
AM 545L – 1.5 credits – Point Location and Energetics I LAB
Ob-A 551 – 1.5 credits – Clinical Observation I
BMS 580 – 1.5 credits – Surface Anatomy
BMS 590 – 2 credits – Physiological Medicine I
CP 510 – .5 credits – Moving Meditation I
CE 400 – non-credit – New Student Online Orientation
Term 2:
AM 502 – 3.5 credits – Acupuncture Medical Theory II
RES 515 – 3 credits – Research in Acupuncture Medical Theory
AM 546 – 2.5 credits – Point Location and Energetics II
AM 546L – 1.5 credits – Point Location and Energetics II LAB
Ob-A 552 – 1.5 credits – Clinical Observation II
BMS 581 – 1.5 credits – Surface Anatomy II
BMS 591 – 2 credits – Physiological Medicine II
CP 551 – 0.5 credits – Sitting Meditation
Term 3:
AM 503- 3.5 credits – Acupuncture Medical Theory III
Ob-A 553 – 0.5 credits – Clinical Observation III
AM 565 – 1 credit – Asian Bodywork Therapy I (Tuina)
BMS 592 – 3 credits – Physiological Medicine III
BMS 592 – 3 credits – Physiological Medicine III
and Neurological Testing for Acupuncture
CE 500 – non-credit – AcS Year One Comprehensive Exam
Year 2
Term 1:
AM 611 – 4 credits – Differentiation of Disease I
AM 630 – 2 credits – Diagnostic Techniques (Tongue, Pulse)
AM 631 – 1 credit – Needle Technique Practicum I
OB-A 654 – 1.5 credits – Clinical Observation IV
BMS 601 – 3 credits – Disease Management and Prevention I
CT-A 641 – 2 credits – Clinical Skills/Mentor Group I
CP 620 – 0.5 credits – Moving Mediation II
Term 2:
AM 612 – 4 credits – Differentiation of Disease II
BMS 602 – 3 credits – Disease Management and Prevention II
AM 632 – 1 credit – Needle Technique Practicum II
CT-A 642 – 2 credits – Clinical Skills/Mentor Group II
AM 690 – 3 credits – Acupuncture Medical Theory IV
CH 670 – 2 credits – Intro to Herbs
CP 671 – .5 credits – Sitting Meditation
CPR 600 – (non-credit) – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)*
CNT 600 – (non-credit) – Clean Needle Treatment (CCAHM CNT)*
Term 3:
LAN 605 – 1 credit – Chinese Medical Language
BMS 603 – 3 credits – Disease Management and Prevention III
CTA 651 – 4 credits – Clinical Internship I
EPM-A 673 – 2 credits – Medical Ethics
As Available:
Elective – 3 credits – WBS, CC Elective
Year 3
Term 1:
AM 748 – 1 credit – Five Element Point Energetics and Treatment Planning I
BMS 704 – 3 credits – Disease Management and Prevention IV
CT-A 752 – 6 credits – Clinical Internship II
AM 765 – 4 credits – Asian Bodywork Therapy II (Advanced Tuina)
AM 791 – 4 credits – Acupuncture Medical Specialties I
CP 721 – 0.5 credits – Moving Medication III
Term 2:
AM 749 – 1 credit – Five Element Point Energetics and Treatment Planning II
AM 720 – 2.5 credits – History of Asian Medicine
CT-A 753 – 6 credits – Clinical Internship III
EMP-A 782 – 3 credits – Practice Management I
AM 792 – 3 credits – Acupuncture Medical Specialties II
CP 781 – 0.5 credits – Sitting Meditation
Term 3:
BMS 705 – 1 credit – Issues in Primary Care Medicine
CT-A 754 – 4 credits – Clinical Internship IV
EPM-A 784 – 2 credits – Practice Management II
EPM-A 791 – 2 credits – Mental Health: Special Topics
CE 700 – (non-credit) – AcS Year Three Comprehensive Exam
Year 4
Term 1
EPM-A 820 – 3 Credits – Leadership in Integrative Medicine
RES 825 – 3 Credits – Medical Research Methodology
BMS 821 – 3 Credits – Biomedical Diagnostics: Imaging Studies and Laboratory Values
CE 800 – (non-credit) – 4th Year Online Orientation Training
Term 2
AM 860 – 3 Credits – Nourishing Life: Integrative Medicine for Community Health and Wellness DAC
CT-AM 861– 3 Credits – East meets West: Clinical Collaboration and Cooperation -75 hours**
RES 865 – 3 Credits – Research Proposals: From Creation to Publication
Term 3
EPM-A 880 – 3 Credits – Career and Professional Development: Advancement & Options
EPM-A 885 – 3 Credits – Healthcare Systems and Systems-Based Practice
Additional Resources
- How to Become an Acupuncturist
- The Benefits of Getting an Acupuncture Degree
- How Much Can I Make As An Acupuncturist?
- 10 Steps to Become a Doctor of Acupuncture
- Acupuncture Points: Charts and Meanings
- Acupuncture for Fertility
- Acupuncture for Whole-Body Pain Relief
- Which Acupuncture Technique is Right for You?
- Can Acupuncture Help With Weight Loss?
- The Benefits of Acupuncture
- What Is “dry needling” acupuncture?
- How to Transform from Master to Doctor of Acupuncture In 8 Steps
- The Top 4 Reasons to Become a Doctor of Acupuncture
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