Southern California University School of Oriental Medicine
and Acupuncture is a candidate for (ACAOM) accreditation with
the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
ACAOM is the recognized accrediting agency for the approval of
programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners.
ACAOM is located in the Maryland Trade Center
#3, 7501 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 760, Greenbelt, MD 20770,
telephone 301.313.0855, FAX 301.313.0912
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In California, a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) is a primary
care practitioner, able to practice independently and to encompass
acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, Oriental massage, acupressure,
and breathing techniques into their scope of practice. The California
Acupuncture Board (CAB) regulates licensure, and can be contacted
at 444 N. 3rd. St., Suite 260, Sacramento, California 95814-0226,
(916) 245 3021 or via their website at www.acupuncture.ca.gov.
Every student preparing to sit for the licensing examination
is advised to contact the CAB before applying for specific information
about licensure needs. Since licensure requirements may change
without notice, every student is advised to request current information
prior to application. The University may not always have the most
recent changes available and may not know how specific changes
will affect individual students. The University will recommend
courses to be taken and procedures to be followed based on the
best information available. |
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SCUSOMA has been fully approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary
and Vocational Education as a degree granting institution (M.S.
in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture). On November of 2002, the
University received a permanent approval from the Acupuncture Board
of State of California as an Acupuncture School.
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