Institution
Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin (AOMA), Texas, United States, United States
Contact Details
Address:
Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin
In the Village Center 2700
West Anderson Lane,
Suite 204 Austin,
TX 78757 United States
Phone: +1 512 4541188
Toll free: +1 800 8249987
Fax: Not available
E-mail:info@aoma.edu
Website:http://www.aoma.edu
Training Therapy
Acupuncture
Level Of Training
Postgraduate
Qualification Awarded
Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Duration Of Training
4 years (Full time), part time duration will depend on student’s scheduling
Entry Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must have
- a bachelor’s degree (Candidates without this qualification may refer to the website for conditional entry requirements) or higher, or the equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution; and
- demonstrated scholastic achievement at the undergraduate level evidenced by a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the last 60 hours of study
*Requirements for international students not specified
Enrollment Time
December-January, July, and September
Learning Outcome
Graduates of the AOMA Master’s degree program will:
- have the knowledge base necessary to enter the profession;
- practice professional behaviors and values;
- provide patient centered care;
- incorporate evidence and experience based practices; and
- participate in collaborative patient care.
Type Of Attendance
Full time / Part Time / Half time
Credit Hour
3210 hours
Semester
Equivalent to 8 semesters
Theory/Practical
Other than theory learning, AOMA’s program also requires Asian bodywork therapy as an integral part of the curriculum. Asian bodywork training emphasizes the connection between body, mind, emotions and spirit.
Learning Module
First Year
- Foundations of Chinese Medicine 1
- Point Location & Meridian Theory 1
- Meridian & Point Energetics 1
- Acupuncture Techniques 1
- Anatomy, Physiology & Histology 1
- Biomedical Terminology, Public Health & Biomedical Survey
- Tai Chi 1
- Clinical Theater
- Foundations of Chinese Medicine 2
- Point Location & Meridian Theory 2
- Meridian & Point Energetics 2
- Acupuncture Techniques 2
- Introduction to Chinese Herbs
- Anatomy & Physiology 2
- Survey Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
- Pathophysiology 1
- Tai Chi 2
- Clinical Observation
- Diagnostic Skills of Chinese Medicine 1
- Point Location & Meridian Theory 3
- Meridian & Point Energetics 3
- Chinese Herbology 1
- Chinese Herbal Studies Lab 1
- Anatomy & Physiology 3
- Pathophysiology 2
- Tai Chi 3
- Clinical Observation
- Diagnostic Skills of Chinese Medicine 2
- Acupuncture Special Seminar 1
- Nutrition & Dietary Therapy
- Practice Management 1
- Clinical Communication Skills 1
- CPR
- Clinical Theater 2
Second Year
- Case Management
- Acupuncture Treatment of Disease 1
- Acupuncture Special Seminar 2
- Chinese Herbology 2
- Chinese Herbal Studies Lab 2
- Biomedical Pharmacology
- Tuina 1
- Clinical Internship
- Acupuncture Clinics (2)
- Advanced Needling Techniques & Theory 1
- Acupuncture Treatment of Disease 2
- Acupuncture Special Seminar 3
- Chinese Herbology 3
- Chinese Herbal Studies Lab 3
- Biomedical Diagnostic Techniques 1
- Tuina 2
- Acupuncture Clinics (2)
- Advanced Needling Techniques & Theory 2
- Acupuncture Treatment of Disease 3
- Acupuncture Competencies
- Chinese Herbal Formulations 1
- Biomedical Diagnostic Techniques 2
- Herb/Drug Interactions
- Tuina 3
- Acupuncture Clinics (2)
- Chinese Patent Herbal Medicine
- Clinical Communication Skills 2
- Physical Assessment 1
- Acupuncture Summer Clinics (2)
- Acupuncture Summer Clinics – Community (1)
Third Year
- Chinese Herbal Formulations 2
- Syndrome-Based Herbs & Formulas
- Herbal Special Seminar 1
- Chinese Herbal Safety
- Physical Assessment 2
- Qigong 1
- Acupuncture Clinics (4)
- Chinese Herbal Formulations 3
- Chinese Herbal Treatment of Disease 1
- Research Methodology
- Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Qigong 2
- Acupuncture Clinic (1)
- Herbal Clinical (1)
- Herbal Competencies
- Chinese Herbal Treatment of Disease 2
- Chinese Herbal Classics 1
- Herbal Special Seminar 2
- Biomedicine Competencies
- Biomedical Treatment of Disease 1
- Qigong 3
- Acupuncture Clinics (2)
- Herbal Clinic (1)
- Biomedical Treatment of Disease 2
- Clinical Communication Skills 3
- Practice Management 2
- Practice Management 3
- Ethical & Legal Issues
- Acupuncture Summer Clinics (3)
Fourth Year
- Chinese Herbal Classics 2
- Chinese Herbal Treatment of Disease 3
- Herbal Special Seminar 3
- Biomedical Treatment of Disease 3
- Acupuncture Clinics (3)
- Advanced Clinical Observation
Teaching Faculty
Acupuncture Department
Source Of Accreditation
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) US Department of Education
Graduate Pathways
Graduates are qualified to sit for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) examination. Most of the states require NCCAOM certification for licentiate.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are qualified to apply for licentiate in the state of Texas.
Course Fees
USD 41,950 for the whole course
*Information for international students’ fee not available.
How To Apply
Applicants who are interested can download online application form at school’s website and submit complete application form to Office of Admissions with one-time Registration Fee of USD75 before respective deadlines and two passport size photographs.
Applicant must also attach two (2) letters of reference from non relatives/instructors and employers who know the applicant skills and ability to perform master’s studies, a copy of resume, official transcripts, reasons for applying to this course, career plans and email address.
Application may be sent to the address (refer to contact details) but directed to:
Amy Scott
Director of Admission
Applicants may also apply online (refer to links for the url)
Glossary, Abbreviations and Links
- USD – US dollar
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Sanjiao – In Chinese the sanjiao means the three cavities. The xin-heart and the fei-lung are in the upper jiao (the chest), and they transport qi and blood to all parts of the body in order to nourish the body. The pi-spleen and stomach are in the middle jiao (the epiastrium) and they digest and absorb food. The shen-kidney and bladder are in the lower jiao (the hypogastrium) and they control water metabolism and the storage and excretion of water. The sanjiao is also sometimes called the triple warmer organ. This is because the three body cavities are intended to control the body temperature.
- CNT – Clean Needle Technique
- OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- Institutions often have two semesters per year which usually last between 15 and 18 weeks
- Online Application – https://aoma.edu/prospective-students/online-application/
