This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

1. Understand subjects related to basic theories, concept and knowledge in medical science, acupuncture, Oriental medicine and Chinese herbology and ethics
2. Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills required for an competent assistant in complementary medical facilities such as acupuncture, chiropractor and pain management offices and herbal pharmacy or business organizations
3. Become knowledgeable in health and well-being practice and capable of performing hygiene routines with respect to OSHA compliance
4. Perform Oriental therapeutic treatments by employing Tuina, acupressure, Taichi and Qi Gong technique in a clinic setting and treat patients with respect, compassion and dignity and observe strict HIPPA and patient confidentiality at all time
5. Recognize how the practice of Oriental medicine work in synergy to enhance the community wellbeing with quality care service
6. Understand and communicate with other healthcare professionals with professional terminology
7. Become competent for continuing advance studies in acupuncture, Oriental medicine and herbology leading to a higher level of academic degrees and/or professional licensure qualification

Students may be admitted to the AS program after they have completed General Education courses or be enrolled, concurrently, in General Education courses, which must be completed prior to completion of the AS program, and with a minimum G.P.A. attained must be of 2.0 or better. General Education courses are designed to give each student a breadth of experience in various academic disciplines. These learning experiences provide an introductory base to different fields of study and discuss how each disciple conducts its research, thus adding to general knowledge. GE courses are offered at community/city colleges.

To meet the graduation unit requirements, students are required to complete at least 90 quarter units which include a minimum of 25 quarter units or the equivalent in General Education Courses and 65 quarter units in Oriental Medicine concentration courses.

The courses are listed below:

Students must meet the following academic requirements prior to graduation:

• completed 25 quarter units or the equivalent in General Education Courses
• completed 65 quarter units in Acupuncture, Basic Science, Oriental Medicine, Herbology and other related Courses
• maintained a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 or better

Upon completing the academic requirements for graduation and fulfilling the financial obligation for the program, students will be awarded the Associate in Science, Oriental Medicine degree.