Doctor of Acupuncture
Become a holistic healer with a competitive edge. The Doctor of Acupuncture (DAc) program at National University of Health Sciences offers a comprehensive curriculum that treats the whole person.
In the DAc program, you will learn to balance Eastern and Western medicine. Learn to master therapies like acupuncture needling, moxibustion, cupping, herbal medicine, and more. As an NUHS DAc graduate, you’ll be able to treat the whole patient, not only the symptom.
At a Glance
Locations Offered
Illinois
Cost Per Credit Hour
$655
Program Length
8 Trimesters
Credentials Earned
Doctor of Acupuncture (DAc)
Already have a Master’s degree in Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine?
The Doctor of Acupuncture Completion program (DAc-C) may be better suited for you.
Why NUHS
Integrated Learning Environment
At NUHS, you will learn in an integrative environment. You’ll share classes, labs, and clinical experiences with students in the DC and ND programs. This prepares you for a future in integrated health care settings.
Intensive Clinical Training
Students receive a traditional apprentice-style learning with clinical observation classes. In the on-campus integrative medical clinic, you’ll work in a diverse setting with access to a large herbal dispensary.
Unique Anatomy Experience
NUHS is one of the few DAc programs in the world that incorporates human cadaver dissection into the curriculum. Gain a deeper understanding of the anatomical structures that the acupuncture needle is stimulating and which depths can be accessed.
Dual Degree Advantage
Students in the Doctor of Acupuncture program at NUHS have the option to earn a second degree. Through the dual enrollment program, you can also earn your DC or ND. Save time and money while expanding your career options and increasing your earning potential.
Geographical Advantage
The Lombard campus is located 15 miles from Chicago, home to a rich tradition of herbal medicine shops and practitioners. The Chicagoland area also offers a very diverse patient population, and one of the largest health care communities in the country
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Acupuncture Licensure
To practice as an acupuncturist or an Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, students must pass the licensing examinations conducted by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM). Currently, 47 states plus the District of Columbia require the passage of the ACAHM examinations or ACAHM certification as a prerequisite for licensure.
Students must also apply for licensure in the state in which they plan to practice. Each state regulatory board carries unique requirements for licensure. Students are responsible to become familiar with the state licensing requirements through their state licensing board. Visit http://www.nccaom.org/state-licensure/ for more information. Additionally, licensed practitioners must also check continuing education requirements for license renewal with their state licensing board.
The professional organizations representing acupuncturists and oriental medicine practitioners include the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM).