This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

1. Understand basic theories, concept and knowledge in medical science, acupuncture, Oriental medicine and Chinese herbology and ethics
2. Demonstrate basic skills required for a 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. Demonstrate basic skills for managing acupuncture clinic or facilities alike and herbal dispensary 
8. 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 BS 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 BS 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.

Students must meet the following academic requirements prior to graduation:

• completed at least 68 quarter units or equivalent in General Education Courses
• completed 103 quarter units in Acupuncture, Basic Science, Oriental Medicine, Herbology and other related Courses prescribed by the program
• complete at least additional 9 quarter units in general education or advance studies in Acupuncture, Basic Science, Herbology, Oriental Medicine, Clinical Science or Professional Development
• maintained a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 or better

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