Oriental Medicine, as with any other education, should be accredited. Accreditation reassures students that the program was evaluated and lived up to the criteria established by Oriental Medicine professionals. Additionally, it provides confidence in knowing that the education is considered pertinent to their employment by professionals in Oriental Medicine.
The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) is the acknowledged by the U.S. Department of Education as a reliable authority for accreditation of master's degree level programs in Oriental Medicine. The ACAOM works to promote excellence in Oriental Medicine education. Currently, more than 50 schools and colleges have been accredited by the Commission.
Six regional accrediting bodies exist along with the ACAOM. These are as follows:
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
- Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Resources related to the accreditation of Oriental Medicine education are:
- Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)
- AOMAlliance
- Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM)
- Federation of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Regulatory Agencies (FAOMRA)
- National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
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