Emperor's College Curriculum
What is the focus of the curriculum? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has the longest history and is emphasized in most college curriculums. Japanese acupuncture uses abdominal palpation to diagnose and palpation to locate acupuncture points. Needles stimulation is typically gentler. Korean acupuncture focuses on needling of the hands. Medical acupuncture is practiced by physicians and other licensed health practitioners and is based on anatomical structures and physiology to treat Western medical diseases. A multi-disciplinary approach often translates into success in the clinical setting. Emperor's College offers training in all three types of acupuncture.
Does the curriculum include classes in anatomy, physiology, and pathology? It is important to understand Western medical pathology so that you can communicate with other health care providers, take necessary precautions when treating complicated disease, and know when to refer to a medical doctor or hospital.
Does the school's mission statement appeal to you? Acupuncture schools might appear similar on the surface but they each have a unique guiding philosophy. Emperor's College mission is to cultivate brilliant healers, teachers, and leaders in Oriental medicine who create the future of health care by word, deed, and through partnerships.
Is the college accredited? Is it approved by the California Acupuncture Board? This is very important for licensure and certification. Graduates of an ACAOM accredited school can become nationally licensed. Only graduates of California Acupuncture Board approved schools are eligible to sit for the California acupuncture licensing exam and hence able to practice acupuncture and Oriental medicine in California. Emperor's College has full accreditation with the ACAOM and is approved by the California Acupuncture Board.
What are the required textbooks? A good program will include both traditional texts translated from Chinese and textbooks written by English-speaking acupuncturists. Many theoretical concepts are more easily understood when explained by a native English speaker. One of the most popular textbooks is written by acupuncturist Giovanni Maciocia.
Are the instructors able to communicate the material well? Try to meet as many instructors as you can. Even the greatest acupuncture doctor will not improve your ability if you cannot understand him or her. This can sometimes be a concern if the instructor can not speak English well.
Does the curriculum include adjunct therapies? Moxibustion, cupping, electro acupuncture, and auricular acupuncture are examples of adjunct therapies. Learn more about Emperor's College's curriculum at http://emperors.edu/masters-program/acupuncture-school-program-overview/
How extensive is the library's collection? Ask about the college library collection of textbooks, videotapes, audiotapes, and journals.
Is the college clinic busy? Ask how many patients each student sees in the clinic on average. Remember that you are paying tuition to be in the clinic, so be sure that you will be busy. Some rural colleges may have fewer patients.
What will your involvement in the clinic be? Will you have a chance to assist with office management and learn practice management skills? How many patients will you be treating and how many will you be observing?
Does the program offer externships? In today's day and age it is crucial to be able to communicate with other medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, chiropractors and the like. Externships are a great opportunity to gain experience working alongside western medical providers. Years 3-4 at Emperor's College requires students to practice what they learn through externships.
What are the accomplishments of the college's alumni? How many of them have gone on to provide practice, teaching, research, writing or publishing? Alumni success is a great measure of the program's success. Go here http://emperors.edu/alumni/distinguished-alumni/ for a list of distinguished Emperor's graduates.
Does the school offer a doctoral program? Only the most established and respected acupuncture schools offer post-graduate doctoral training. This is where acupuncturists pursue medical specialty training and set themselves apart as specialists in the field. Emperor's College offers a full doctoral program.
Does the curriculum include classes in anatomy, physiology, and pathology? It is important to understand Western medical pathology so that you can communicate with other health care providers, take necessary precautions when treating complicated disease, and know when to refer to a medical doctor or hospital.
Does the school's mission statement appeal to you? Acupuncture schools might appear similar on the surface but they each have a unique guiding philosophy. Emperor's College mission is to cultivate brilliant healers, teachers, and leaders in Oriental medicine who create the future of health care by word, deed, and through partnerships.
Is the college accredited? Is it approved by the California Acupuncture Board? This is very important for licensure and certification. Graduates of an ACAOM accredited school can become nationally licensed. Only graduates of California Acupuncture Board approved schools are eligible to sit for the California acupuncture licensing exam and hence able to practice acupuncture and Oriental medicine in California. Emperor's College has full accreditation with the ACAOM and is approved by the California Acupuncture Board.
What are the required textbooks? A good program will include both traditional texts translated from Chinese and textbooks written by English-speaking acupuncturists. Many theoretical concepts are more easily understood when explained by a native English speaker. One of the most popular textbooks is written by acupuncturist Giovanni Maciocia.
Are the instructors able to communicate the material well? Try to meet as many instructors as you can. Even the greatest acupuncture doctor will not improve your ability if you cannot understand him or her. This can sometimes be a concern if the instructor can not speak English well.
Does the curriculum include adjunct therapies? Moxibustion, cupping, electro acupuncture, and auricular acupuncture are examples of adjunct therapies. Learn more about Emperor's College's curriculum at http://emperors.edu/masters-program/acupuncture-school-program-overview/
How extensive is the library's collection? Ask about the college library collection of textbooks, videotapes, audiotapes, and journals.
Is the college clinic busy? Ask how many patients each student sees in the clinic on average. Remember that you are paying tuition to be in the clinic, so be sure that you will be busy. Some rural colleges may have fewer patients.
What will your involvement in the clinic be? Will you have a chance to assist with office management and learn practice management skills? How many patients will you be treating and how many will you be observing?
Does the program offer externships? In today's day and age it is crucial to be able to communicate with other medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, chiropractors and the like. Externships are a great opportunity to gain experience working alongside western medical providers. Years 3-4 at Emperor's College requires students to practice what they learn through externships.
What are the accomplishments of the college's alumni? How many of them have gone on to provide practice, teaching, research, writing or publishing? Alumni success is a great measure of the program's success. Go here http://emperors.edu/alumni/distinguished-alumni/ for a list of distinguished Emperor's graduates.
Does the school offer a doctoral program? Only the most established and respected acupuncture schools offer post-graduate doctoral training. This is where acupuncturists pursue medical specialty training and set themselves apart as specialists in the field. Emperor's College offers a full doctoral program.
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