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New York Chiropractic College
http://www.nycc.edu
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Main Campus
2360 State Route 89
Seneca Falls,
NY
13148
United States
800-234-6922 - toll-free
800-234-6922 - phone
315-568-3087 - fax
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Programs Offered at New York Chiropractic College
- Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Herbal Medicine
- Oriental Bodywork
- Masters Degree
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About New York Chiropractic College
- Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (M.S.A.O.M.)
- Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture (M.S.A.)
Purpose and Educational Objectives
NYCC’s Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Master of Science programs provide comprehensive study in traditional acupuncture and oriental medicine that, combined with instruction in conventional Western medicine and other contemporary healthcare approaches, prepares graduates to practice in a wide range of clinical settings. The programs emphasize an integrative and holistic approach to healthcare that views healthcare within the context of the whole person: body, mind and spirit.
Educational Objectives
Graduates of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Programs will –
- Be solidly grounded in traditional Oriental medical theory, and able to apply theory to clinical practice
- Be able to use Oriental medicine assessment and diagnostic techniques in order to develop treatment plans for patients with a diverse range of medical conditions, and help patients maintain and enhance wellness and vitality
- Be able to utilize acupuncture, moxibustion - and where appropriate - Chinese herbal medicine as primary treatment modalities, as well as incorporate into practice elements of tuina, nutritional counseling, exercise and breathing therapies, and other related modalities
- Understand the significance of qi (life energy) in Oriental medicine, including how the practitioner’s qi affects clinical practice
- Be familiar with the historical and philosophical foundations of Oriental medicine, as well as the diversity of Oriental medical theories and clinical approaches
- Be conversant in Western medical terminology, pharmacology, diagnostic procedures, and conventional treatment options in order to communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare practitioners, as well as make timely and appropriate referrals for emergency conditions and conditions not readily treatable by Oriental medicine
- Be able to practice integratively and collaboratively in a wide range of healthcare settings, including hospitals and multidisciplinary medical clinics, and to work safely and effectively with patients undergoing conventional medical treatment
- Understand basic scientific research methodology, and have the ability to critically assess research literature on Oriental medicine
- Be conversant in the ethical, legal and professional requirements of licensed acupuncture practice, and have the practice management skills necessary for entering practic
Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (M.S.A.O.M.)
- 160 credit (2,955 contact hour) program
- Primary focus on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine
- Covers theory, history and philosophy of oriental medicine
Addresses various Oriental medicine modalities, including –
Extensive clinical training, including –
- Practical skills instruction
- Year-long clinical internship under guidance of expert practitioners
Students also study Western sciences and biomedicine to develop skills needed for collaborative medical practice within hospitals and health centers, practice management, and understanding of scientific research. This program is ideal for students interested in a comprehensive education in Oriental medicine that includes Chinese herbal medicine, or plan to apply for licensure in a state requiring training in herbal medicine.
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