Doctor of Acupuncture Completion
Have you completed a Master’s degree in Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine? Enhance your credentials with the Doctor of Acupuncture Completion (DAc-C) program. At National University of Health Sciences, you can complete your DAc-C within three terms or one year. Offered completely online, you’ll be able to grow your career and follow a schedule that works for you.
At a Glance
Locations Offered
Online
Cost Per Credit Hour
$655
Program Length
3 Trimesters
Credentials Earned
Doctor of Acupuncture (DAc)
Why NUHS
Quick and Convenient Program
The DAc-C program can be completed in three terms or one year of study. Offered online in an asynchronous format, you can adapt the program to your schedule. If you finish each term in the allotted time frame, you’ll stay on track to complete the DAc-C in one year.
Apprentice with Expert Faculty
Faculty at National University of Health Sciences are international leaders, committed to training students in the treatment methods and philosophies of the field of Acupuncture.
NUHS Alumni Benefits
Graduates of NUHS’s acupuncture or oriental medicine master’s programs will be eligible for advanced standing in two courses (Doctoral Advanced Seminar 1 & 2) in the DAc-C curriculum. This will reduce the program’s total credit hours to 23.
Begin Your Journey
Doctor of Acupuncture Completion Students Succeed at NUHS
At NUHS, students are not just learning how to treat a disease or a symptom; they’re looking for ways to restore health and help the body heal itself, restoring the healing process.
Operating a practice and going to school can be very manageable especially if it's online. NUHS faculty also provide great support. — Dr. Douglas Valdez
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).