Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM)
For professionals with a master's degree in Chinese medicine, the completion program is an opportunity to earn the Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) degree in just 315 hours. Graduates are prepared to excel as an independent acupuncturists and to collaborate effectively with Western medical doctors, physical therapists, and other health-care professionals.
| Duration: 1 year (18 units / 315 Hours) |
| Program Highlights: integrative care, high quality and convenient path to Dr. title |
| Program Tuition: $8,000, estimated |
| Financial Aid: Yo San Alumni Scholarships |
| Other Degree Names: DAcCHM Bridge program, Transitional Doctorate |
| Classes held: in-person and online (hybrid) weekdays and evenings |
| Admission Requirements: graduates with a Master's level degree from an accredited school of Chinese Medicine. |
Why a practicing acupuncturist should consider the program
In the DAcCHM Completion Program, you develop proficiency in integrative medicine terminology, enabling you to effectively communicate your TCM knowledge and skills within a biomedical context. Acquiring expertise in Western medicine diagnosis enhances your ability to collaborate with other medical professionals as a Primary Healthcare Provider.
After completing this 315-hour program, you will be prepared to confidently expand your practice as a primary health care provider.
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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Graduates of our DAcCHM Completion Program Doctor are able to:
- Collaborate effectively with Western medical doctors, physical therapists, and other health-care professionals.
- Utilize system-based medicine within hospital care settings
- Emphasize integrative medicine, combining traditional and modern healthcare approaches.
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Curriculum: Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Completion Program (DAcCHM)
Didactic Component
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC430 | Taoist Acupuncture | 1 | 15 |
| HM140 | Herbal Safety & Herb-Drug Interactions | 1 | 15 |
| HM410 | Herbal Pharmacognosy | 1 | 15 |
| PD210 | Medical Writing & Communication Skills | 2 | 30 |
| PD340 | Research & Evidence Based Medicine | 2 | 30 |
| PD410 | Integrative Medicine I – Overview of Patient Care Systems | 2 | 30 |
| PD420 | Integrative Medicine II – Emergency Care & Procedures | 2 | 30 |
| PD430 | Integrative Medicine III – Emerging Collaborative Care Paradigm | 2 | 30 |
| PD450 | Patient Education & Counseling | 1 | 30 |
| Total Didactic Courses | 14 | 210 |
Clinical Training Component
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL800 | Integrative Clinical Practice | 3 | 90 |
| CL811 | Integrative Case Studies | 1 | 15 |
| Total Clinical Training | 4 | 105 |
| Total Doctoral Completion Module Requirements | 18 | 315 |
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