What type of training do Oriental medical practitioners have?
Currently, there are about 46 accredited schools (by ACAOM – Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). These schools are entitled by the Department of Education to receive Title IV financial aid. Oriental medical colleges offer curricula anywhere from 2 500 to 3 200 hours of training. The training lasts three to four years. Currently, practitioners graduate with a Master’s level degree. Beginning in 2003 a new doctoral program will be instated increasing the number of total hours to 4,000. Current training includes Oriental medical curriculum and an understanding of sciences, western diagnosis and research. For a complete list of all accredited schools please visit www.acaom.org.
