Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization program, students will be able to:

• Apply the foundational knowledge of acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine to inform diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.
• Understand biomedical principles of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to manage patient care and make appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers.
• Conduct a comprehensive intake, physical exam, and objective assessment to arrive at an East Asian medicine diagnosis.
• Safely administer a patient-centered acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine treatment.
• Practice ethically and with integrity while employing critical reasoning, cultural humility, and professional judgment.
• Communicate effectively in person or through technology to provide patient-centered care and refer to other healthcare professionals as necessary.
• Implement a plan to establish and sustain a successful career in acupuncture.
• Utilize scholarship and research to improve patient care.