M.S. Academy of Chinese Healing Arts Oriental Medicine 513 S. Orange Ave. The purpose of this Academy is to provide educational training in Oriental Medicine and Western Medicine designed to prepare candidates to meet the certification and licensure requirements of the National Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and the State of Florida Board of Acupuncture, respectively, and to enter the field of Chinese medicine as licensed primary health care providers. The Oriental Medicine program is four academic years in length or 36 months. Included are classes in Oriental bodywork, Qi Kung, Chinese herbs, Homeopathy, Western Science, Supervised Clinicals and many more. ATOM has designated a portion of its Master's level curriculum to be applied toward a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences in addition to the coursework that applies toward a Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine.
Classes meet one afternoon and evening per week and on various weekends.
The curriculum is based on exposing students, not only to TCM Acupuncture, but also to other styles of acupuncture. Currently taught at the school is Five Element, Japanese Style, French Meridian, and Classical Style. September and February start dates. Payment programs available. 1802 E. Busch Blvd.