The Diploma in Oriental Medicine program of Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts is a candidate for accreditation with the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). Daoist Traditions is in the process of seeking accreditation.
ACAOM is the recognized accrediting agency for the approval of programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental Medicine practitioners. ACAOM is located at Maryland Trade Center #3, 7501 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 760, Greenbelt, MD 20770; (301) 313-0855; fax (301) 313-0912.
Daoist Traditions offers a four-year graduate level Oriental Medicine diploma program which includes comprehensive training in both the ancient traditions and modern TCM teachings. The program is schedule on with a compact class schedule. The total program consists of 3062 hours and has been designed to be in compliance with state and national legislative requirements.
We offer a compact class schedule with most classes scheduled two days per week with an average of 16 class hours per week. As students progress in the program, additional hours are required, particularly for the clinical portion of the program. Each semester, two additional weekend class sessions are held; one four-day session (Friday through Monday) with Jeffrey Yuen and a second two-day class (Saturday and Sunday). Exact schedules of all classes are available at registration. Daoist Traditions reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient class size.
The first year of study begins in July, during which students take History of Chinese Medicine, Introduction to Herb Cultivation and Herbal Dispensary I. All subsequent academic years begin in August. The fall semester consists of fifteen instructional weeks. It begins in late August and ends in mid-December with a mid-semester break. The spring semester also consists of fifteen instructional weeks. It begins in mid-January and ends in early May with a mid-semester break.
Completion of the full-time program takes 4 years. The program must be completed within 6 years and cannot be completed in less than 3 years. Daoist Traditions reserves the right to adjust and change the academic calendar and operating schedule if necessary.
For more information, view our Curriculum [pdf] and Course Offerings [pdf].
Licensing and Certification Requirements
A. State Licensure
Licensing requirements vary from state to state. Individual states in the U.S. regulate licensure to practice acupuncture and herbal medicine. The program is designed to comply with North Carolina state and national legislative requirements. A diploma from the college is not a license to practice in North Carolina. For information about North Carolina licensing requirements, contact the North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board at PO Box 10686, Raleigh, NC 27605, (919) 821-3008, Fax: (919) 833-5743 or www.ncalb.state.nc.us.
If you plan to practice in another state, consult the board of medicine or other licensing agency in that state for specific requirements. For information about other U.S. state requirements, consult the publication, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Laws, available from the National Acupuncture Foundation at (860) 455-4424 or from their website: www.nationalacupuncturefoundation.org.
B. National Certification
Graduates of Daoist Traditions are eligible for the national certification examinations given by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Passing certification exams is the responsibility of the individual graduate. Daoist Traditions cannot guarantee results on certification exams. The NCCAOM acupuncture exam is used by North Carolina and many other states as part of their statewide licensing requirements.
