Program Learning Outcomes School of Acupuncture

Master’s Program Goals: Our master's programs prepare entry-level acupuncturists who:

Think critically, synthesize knowledge, and access research and scholarly literature to support patient care.
Demonstrate professional judgment, and compassion while delivering high quality, traditional East Asian medical care.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients, their caregivers and all members of the healthcare team while promoting patient-centered care.
Understand multiple business models to support successful professional practice.

Doctoral Program Goals: Our doctoral programs prepare acupuncturists who:

Think critically, synthesize knowledge, and access research and scholarly literature to support patient care.
Demonstrate professional judgment and compassion while delivering high quality, traditional East Asian medical care.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients, their caregivers and all members of the healthcare team while promoting patient-centered care.
Understand multiple business models to support successful professional practice.
Recognize disparities in healthcare due to socioeconomic factors and understand their role within the system.
Commit themselves to professional development and lifelong learning.
Utilize evidence to inform patient care.

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, 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.

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, 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.
Utilize biomedical diagnostic studies to inform patient care.
Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing self-reflection, professional development, and lifelong learning.
Critically appraise evidence and utilize scholarship and research to improve patient care.
Collaborate as part of an integrative healthcare team.
Recognize disparities in healthcare and take responsibility for their role in advocating for equity in access and outcomes.

Program Learning Outcomes