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New to Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine?

This ancient form of medicine is a highly effective, affordable, low-risk treatment option for a multitude of health issues and chronic conditions. It is one of the most requested complementary and alternative medicine choices in the U.S. today.

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Clean Needle Technique (CNT)

Both courses within the Clean Needle Technique Program are 100% online! The Council's full CNT course, the nationally recognized standard in acupuncture safety, is a requirement for NCCAOM certification and licensure in most states. The Council's CNT Review course can be completed for PDA/CEU credits for both the NCCAOM and California Acupuncture Board. Details about both courses and how to register can be found by clicking the "Learn More" button below. 

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Find an Accredited College

Over 50 accredited & pre-accredited acupuncture & herbal medicine colleges in 22 states offer Master's and Doctorate degree programs. Accreditation status (by the ACAOM) represents the highest level of educational program quality assurance in the U.S.

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Top News Headlines

Message From CCAHM after Hurricane Helene

As you may know, Hurricane Helene recently made its way through the Southeast United States, causing widespread damage, power outages, and disruptions to communities along its path. On behalf of the Executive Committee, we extend our heartfelt support to any of our member schools that may have been impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Jenny Yu, DACM, LAc Appointed as Member-at-Large on CCAHM Executive Committee

[Centennial, Colorado] – The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenny Yu, DACM, LAc, Dean of the Eastern Medicine Department at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS), as the new Member-at-Large on the CCAHM Executive Committee. This appointment comes as a result of a vacancy created by the resignation of the previous Member-at-Large, Chad Egresi.

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POSTPONED (new date TBD): Faculty Development Virtual Workshop: Testing & Assessing our Students

Maryanne Travaglione, DAOM, L.Ac., NCCAOM (OM) will deliver a tailored workshop for faculty of CCAHM member schools on the topic of educational theory and best practices in creating student assessment tools.

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Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine Remembers Beloved Founder, Dr. Johanna Chu Yen

It is with great sadness that ATOM shares the news that its beloved founder, Dr. Johanna Chu Yen passed peacefully on July 21, 2024, at the home of her son in Palo Alto, California.She was 91 years old.

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