The program's 2,200 hours may be completed in two and two-thirds calendar years. Graduates of the Oriental Medicine program are eligible to take the certification examinations in both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. Graduates of the Professional Acupuncture program qualify to take the acupuncture certification examination. Students are urged to inform the College of their scores on the certification examinations so that the College can assess the quality of its programs. Clinical Resources A clinic serving the community is attached to the College.
Students work under direct supervision of experienced, licensed clinical faculty.
Students also have the opportunity to work under supervision at other community health clinics, and they have the opportunity to observe other practitioners working in their own clinics in the Twin Cities area. Schedules Classes are held days, evenings, and occasional weekends. Clinic hours are scheduled days and occasional evenings. A full-time student is expected to spend fifteen hours per week in classes during the first year, and somewhat more in the second and third years, especially when clinic hours are included. There are 7 weeks of vacation per calendar year, including a 4 week break in August.