Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine

The purpose of the Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine (CCHM) is to provide the licensed acupuncturist the fundamental principles of herbology, extending the scope of practice to include both herbology and acupuncture. Designed with the busy professional in mind, the Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine is organized into three distinct phases, and can be completed within six semesters.

In the first academic phase, fundamental theories are presented, along with learning the functions, indications and unique properties of individual Chinese medicine herbs. As Clinical Associates in this phase, reinforcing their classroom studies, students assemble bulk herb formulas designed for patients by clinical interns under the supervision of licensed supervisors.

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In the second phase, courses present the full range of herbal formulas and their modifications while the student enters the internship and works in conjunction with a licensed supervisor to write formulas for patients.

In the third and final phase of the program, courses present case studies and advanced topics in internal medicine, while in the clinic, students are managing patients and following their progress.

The Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine (CCHM) is a three-year program consisting of 450 didactic hours and 240 clinical hours that qualify the student to complete the NCCAOM exam in Chinese Herbology.

Pacific College gave me a foundation for a limitless future in the field of Chinese medicine. I learned Chinese medicine to a degree that my Chinese colleagues really appreciated. I feel that I gained an authentic and deep understanding of Chinese medicine during my time at Pacific College, and I now feel that I have a lifetime of fascinating opportunities ahead of me in both Asia and the West. – Eric Brand, LAc

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Pacific College of Health and Science is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The college is registered with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and approved by the Board of Regents. The college’s acupuncture programs are accredited by ACAHM. For important information on program costs, completion and placement rates, median debt incurred, etc., please reference the course catalogs. For important information on program costs, completion and placement rates, median debt incurred, etc., please see the program disclosure documents.