American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Doctor of Acupuncture With a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (Dacchm)

Houston, USA

DEGREE TYPE

PhD

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (Dacchm) offers an in-depth education in acupuncture techniques and traditional Chinese herbal medicine. This program equips students with comprehensive skills needed to address various health concerns through holistic methods and practices.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as licensed acupuncturists, herbal medicine specialists, or integrated healthcare providers. A Dacchm can lead to opportunities in private practice, wellness centers, and interdisciplinary medical teams.

The goal of the Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (DAc) and Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAc) programs is to train individuals to become a licensed acupuncturist. Students who complete the prescribed course of study at the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) will be awarded a Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (DAc) and Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAc) degrees upon completion of its requirements. The states that regulate and license professional acupuncturists recognize this degree as meeting requisite academic credential requirements for sitting for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) licensure exam. The degree program is a 4-year degree program emphasizing traditional Chinese medicine, integrative approaches, and evidence-based research.

Master’s degree holders in Chinese medicine could upgrade their degrees to a Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Specialization (DAc) with as little as 21 credits. Transcript mapping will be conducted to evaluate deficiency. More courses may be required if deficiencies are identified.

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