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MASTER OF ACUPUNCTURE WITH CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
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PROGRAM PURPOSEList Item 3
The purpose of the Master degree program in Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine is to prepare graduates to practice in the field of health care as acupuncture or herbal medical professionals within a culturally diverse community that is increasingly acknowledging the importance of, and need for alternative medicine. The program, taught by experienced professionals and actual practitioners, is a combination of theoretical and practical instruction with hands-on experience in an on-site clinic, enabling graduates to offer affordable care for general wellness and advanced specialty care for patients facing health challenges.
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
By the time a student graduates from this program, he/she will:
● Acquire professional competency in acupuncture and oriental medicine in order to sit in the licensing examination administered by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine (NCCAOM).
● Acquire competent diagnostic and treatment skills in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
● Be able to communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals
● Acquire practical experience and knowledge essential for setting up and managing an Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine practice.
● Be able to serve communities by providing affordable and effective health care.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to graduate from Atlanta University of Health Science, all students must comply with components of AUHS’ Residency Requirement. First, they must successfully complete all didactic and clinical course work in no less than three (3) calendar years and not more than eight (8) calendar years. Correspondingly, all transfer students must complete a minimum one (1) calendar year of instruction (three trimesters) as full-time students at AUHS.
In terms of residency, a trimester is defined as a minimum of nine units or more. For transfer students, the minimum residency requirement is three trimesters as full-time students.
Satisfactory completion of all required course work requires a cumulative G.P.A. 2.0/4.0. Students must complete the Comprehensive Graduate Exam with a score of 70% or above. They must complete an intern training of 870 hours which includes 350 patient visits.
Students must apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial balances. Students must return all library books borrowed.
Curriculum
Students study the full range of traditional diagnostic techniques such as tongue and pulse analysis. They learn point location and correct needle techniques under licensed practitioners. They go deeply into the philosophical basis of the Asian medicine so that you can fully understand the causes of imbalance in your patients and how to treat them.
Acupuncture
The main focus in addition to the formulas should be modifications and substitutions of formulas for patient individualization. Students learn methods of herbal formulation, preparation and application, as well as modification and preservation. Students are expected to study the major formulas (over 80 ancient, traditional, and modern), including the herbal components, significance, explanation, indication and clinical use.
herbal medicine
We integrate biomedicine into our curriculum so that you can better meet your patients’ needs. You will also be better prepared to co-manage cases with DCs, L Acs, and take advantage of new career opportunities in nature medicine venues.
biomedicine
Students in the Acupuncture program at Atlanta University of Health Science will receive early clinical exposure with experienced clinicians. Our integrative clinic affords students the opportunity to work within a diverse clinic setting and have access to a large herbal dispensary.
Internship
This course provides methods for developing listening/communication skills and establishing rapport with patients. Effective and efficient communication with patients is emphasized.
This course will give practical applications of how to manage an Oriental Medical clinic. (i.e. Georgia State Acupuncture Rules, Scope of practice, Office management, Billing & Coding, insurance, HIPPA, Corporate structures,
practice management
Students will learn how to use autoclave requirements; Communicable diseases (hepatitis, HIV, etc.), Needle shock, CPR/AED, Trauma, Fainting, Routes of infection (and intact skin is the best defense), Infection control and precautions, Acupuncture emergencies (moxa burns, organ puncture, stuck needles), (pneumothorax is red flagged for NCCAOM exams), Risk factors of clotting disorders, internal hemorrhage, blood thinners, diabetes), OSHA requirements. The main herb/drug interactions and patient allergies to herbs/diet.
clean needle technique
road to natural healthcare practitioner
The acupuncturist
Director of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Dr.
Gloria Kim, Ph D
