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Got natural healing appeal? The American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) introduces students to a whole new world of combined ancient and innovative medicines in the fields of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Located in the heart of Texas in Houston, ACAOM extends an in-depth Oriental medicine program that is both practical and flexible in nature. Many of the courses at the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine are provided during the evenings to meet demanding schedules of working professionals.
Hwan Jan, dean of student affairs at the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is proud to tout the college's high academic standards. "And we have really nice teachers who are experts," he adds. The main draw to ACAOM, Jan explains, is the fact that the college teaches Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, and integrates Western medicine into its broad curriculum.
The Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine degree program at the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine involves comprehensive studies over four years. In the first year alone, students learn about the history of medicine, the philosophies and physiology of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), an introduction to acupuncture and herbology, anatomy, psychology, and more. Years two, three and four are followed up with rigorous training in advanced anatomy, acupuncture and point energetics, needling techniques, Tai Chi, Qigong, herbology, TCM diagnosis, among other relevant subject matter.
"The American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is the only acupuncture school accredited by the American Academy of Pain Management," says Jan. "We cooperate with a lot of clinics and hospitals, and we also do a lot of research with other colleges, which is unique from any similar school." ACAOM is currently partnered with Memorial Hermann and Methodist Healthcare Systems, as well as Rice University, University of Houston Clear Lake, Legacy Community Health Center, and Baylor College of Medicine.
Continuing education programs offered at ACAOM include training in TCM theories and philosophies, Art of Wellbeing, Drug/Herb Interaction, Herbal Alternatives to the Top 50 Drugs, Wrist and Ankle Acupuncture, Korean Hand Therapy, among numerous other courses.
In addition to institutional scholarships, the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine participates in Federal PELL grant programs, as well as other federally subsidized and unsubsidized loan programs. With certification granted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, ACAOM is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, and its educational program is approved by the California Acupuncture Board.
With an opportunity to complete your Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in three to four years, what's stopping you from moving forward? Applying online has never been easier, and with the prospects of achieving a lucrative health career in the satisfying and rewarding field of complementary medicine, why not visit the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. Start learning today and fulfill your professional aspirations as an Oriental medicine practitioner!
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