CCAHM Strategic Plan 2026-2028
Building a Stronger, More Unified Profession
Strategic Framework
Two interconnected pillars defining our core areas of focus
Promote & Unify
the Profession
Strengthen professional identity and expand recognition of our graduates' competencies among students, public, and healthcare community
Strengthen & Equip
the Practitioners
Improve teaching quality and support graduates through enhanced educational standards and workforce readiness
Three Strategic Cross-Sections
Value Proposition
Enhance perceived and actual value to students, public, and healthcare community through professional identity and teaching quality improvements
Organizational Effectiveness
Improve operations through consortium approaches, clinical partnerships, and centralized support systems that reduce redundancy
Organizational Capacity
Build infrastructure for long-term success through legislative advocacy, member collaboration, and research development
Nine Strategic Priorities
Comprehensive framework for 2026-2028
Strengthen and Improve Public-Facing Identity for the Profession
Advance Educational Excellence Through Nationally-Aligned Competencies
Develop Consortium Approach for Supplementary Topics
Expand Legislative Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement
Harmonize Clinical Curriculum and Provide Clinical Faculty Training
Continuously Populate Centralized Digital Resource Hub
Build Year-Round Member Collaboration Infrastructure
Support Member Compliance Through Targeted Training
Establish Joint Mentorship Program
Implementation Timeline
Strategic Plan 2025-2028
2025
Foundation & Planning
Develop strategic plan while building and piloting digital systems and improvements. Establish groundwork for major initiatives.
2026
Launch Year
Implement top four initiatives: public identity, educational competencies, shared academic consortium, and legislative advocacy. Build momentum across member institutions.
2027
Expansion Year
Advance standards, partnerships, and CNT® evolution. Build capacity and enhance infrastructure across all priority areas. Deepen member engagement.
2028
Sustainability Year
Consolidate systems, refine metrics, and report on member school and student impact. Ensure long-term viability of all initiatives.
Critical Success Factors
Four foundational elements that underpin all strategic work
Membership Strength, Value, and Engagement
Strengthen and secure membership by providing tangible value and continuous engagement opportunities through exclusive resources, cost savings, networking, and advocacy.
Clean Needle Technique® (CNT®) Program
Continue to lead the nation in acupuncture safety by maintaining and evolving the CNT® course and manual—a cornerstone of CCAHM's value proposition and regulatory influence.
Technology Infrastructure
Enhance digital platforms and communication systems to support member collaboration, resource sharing, and operational efficiency across all strategic initiatives.
AHM Coalition Building
Build and strengthen collaborative relationships with professional organizations, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to amplify CCAHM's advocacy and influence.
These factors are integrated throughout the strategic priorities and are essential to CCAHM's sustainability and impact in advancing Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine education.