Doctor of Acupuncture Completion Program Overview
This 27-hour program is completely online in an asynchronous format which allows students to adapt the program in a more convenient schedule to finish each term in the allotted time frame, to stay on track and complete in one year. The program also includes a preceptorship requirement that can be completed with a local practitioner.
NUHS Alumni Benefits
NUHS graduates of the acupuncture or oriental medicine master’s programs, will be eligible to receive advanced standing for two courses (Doctoral Advanced Seminar 1 & 2) in the DAc-C curriculum. This will reduce the total credits for the program to 23 hours.
Our Program Stands Out
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capstone research project
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field observation hours
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didactic and lab instruction hours
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DAc-C Observational Preceptorship Requirement
Doctor of Acupuncture students are required to complete a 75-hour preceptorship. This requirement allows students to develop communication and collaboration skills that promote collegiality with Western medical professionals. Students may work with any medical professional in practice who holds a professional doctorate (DC, ND, DAOM, MD, DO, etc.).
Students may select a medical professional in their area for a preceptorship experience. Those needing assistance locating a preceptor will be provided guidance and support from NUHS.
Doctor of Acupuncture Completion Program Benefits
Acquire Advanced Skills in Research and Analysis
The DAc-C provides the opportunity to advance skills in writing, reading, research and analysis, which can benefit you academically and professionally. Our case-based teaching method consistently delivers knowledge and wisdom you can take back to your practice and begin using immediately
Enhance Patient Confidence with a Terminal Degree
Further enhance patient care and confidence that their care and treatment is handled and administered by a practitioner with a terminal degree
Expand Your Employment Opportunities
Opens employment opportunities for finding positions in hospitals, integrative medical clinics, pain management clinics, and women’s health-OB/GYN offices. DAc-C graduates may be more qualified for top-level positions, which can increase lifetime earnings and potentially provide more career opportunities
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Campus Location and Facilities
National University is conveniently located 15 miles from the city of Chicago and its diverse neighborhoods, including the bustling Chinatown area with its rich tradition of herbal medicine shops and practitioners. The Chicagoland area is also home to one of the largest health care communities in the country with over 120 hospitals and hundreds of area clinics.
Our large integrative care clinic and extensive herbal dispensary ensures outstanding clinical training. The gross anatomy laboratory allows you to learn western anatomy and eastern meridian theory through hands-on dissection of a human cadaver. In the Training and Assessment Center (TAC), you’ll learn, practice and be assessed on your diagnosis and patient interaction skills. You will also have access to the on-campus James F. Winterstein Library, one of the region’s largest health science libraries, and modern classrooms utilizing state-of-the-art technology such as interactive video and SMART boards.
Accreditation
National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) has institutional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and its acupuncture programs are accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), the recognized accrediting agency for programs preparing acupuncture practitioners. ACAHM is located at 500 Lake Street, Suite 204, Excelsior, MN 55331; 952-212-2424; www.acahm.org. Detailed information on National University of Health Sciences institutional and programmatic accreditation is available on the accreditation page.