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The Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine Program (Non-Degree Students)

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM:

Designed for individuals who have already completed a degree in acupuncture at an ACAHM accredited school, but who need additional instruction in Chinese herbal medicine for professional licensure, the Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine (CCHM) Program offers access to AOMA’s renowned herbal studies curriculum and faculty.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Designed for individuals who have already completed a degree in acupuncture at an ACAOM accredited school, but who need additional instruction in Chinese herbal medicine for professional licensure.

EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Graduates of AOMA’s CCHM program will:

Provide eligibility for licensure in Texas and other states that require Chinese herbal medicine.
Provide traditional Chinese herbal medicine in their practice.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

CCHM graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

Collect and analyze diagnostic data, determine disease diagnoses, and distinguish syndrome patter differentiations.
Construct Chinese herbal treatment plans according to the principles of Chinese medicine, prescribe herbal and dietary remedies, and provide patient instruction.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine Program may be completed within 1 year and 6 months, depending the term of entry and course offerings each term. Students are expected to graduate within 1.5 years, with a three-year maximum limit.

Completion of all didactic and clinical instruction listed below:

	Credits	Hours
Chinese herbal studies	39	486
Biomedical clinical sciences	6	72
Herbal clinical internship	9	216
Grand Total	54	774

Satisfactory conduct and professional clinical performance
Fulfillment of all financial obligations, including return of all library materials

PROGRAM COURSES

Curriculum:

Didactic Curriculum:

Total Credits/ Hours: 45 credits/ 558 hours

Chinese Herbology I, II, III
Chinese Herbal Studies Lab I, II, III
Chinese Herbal Safety and Herb-Drug Interactions
Nutrition and Dietary Therapy
Chinese Patent Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Formulations I, II, III
Syndrome-based Herbs and Formulas
Chinese Herbal Treatment of Disease I, II, III
Biomedical Pharmacology
Biomedical Diagnostic Techniques: Body Imaging, Fluids Analysis, and Lab Reports

Clinical Curriculum:

Total Credits/Hours: 9 credits/ 216 hours

Herb Clinic 1
Herb Clinic 2
Herb Clinic 3
Herb Clinic 4
Herb Clinic 5
Herbal Dispensary

Program Total: 54 credit hours / 774 hours

TUITION FEE BREAKDOWN

In addition to our stewardship of AOMA as one of the leading schools of Chinese medicine, we are committed to providing the best possible educational experience at the most reasonable cost. AOMA reserves the right to make tuition adjustments of 4 - 8% per year that reflect changes in the cost of living and cost of education, subject to governing board approval.

TOTAL TUITION:

$100000

$348 per credit hour

PROGRAM FEES:

Application Fee, nonrefundable (US Students only) $75

$75

Facility Fee (per term) $85

$85

Practicum Insurance (per term) $95

$95

Graduation Fee $125

$125

Student ID and badge replacement $5

$5

Student ID and badge rush replacement $10

$10

OTHER FEES

Add/Drop Fee $30

$30

Returned Check Fee $25

$25

Additional Diploma $40

$40

Official Transcript $15

$15

Tuition Payment Plan Fee**/term

$50

Late Monthly Payment Fee** $25

$25

Late Tuition Payment Fee 1% of unpaid balance, added monthly

$

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