Professional Doctor Completer Track Program

The Professional Doctor Completer Track Program at Colorado Chinese Medicine University (CCMU) offers a pathway for eligible graduates to complete a professional doctorate in acupuncture (DAc) or acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine (DAcCHM). This program comprises 330 instructional hours and 17 academic credits designed to build advanced clinical competence following completion of a qualifying master’s degree.

Program Overview

This track serves students who have completed an ACAHM-accredited entry-level master’s program in Chinese medicine. The completer track allows students to fulfill additional requirements for their chosen professional doctorate through structured coursework and clinical instruction.

Eligibility and Admissions Requirements

In compliance with the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM) standards, students entering the Professional Doctorate programs – DAc and DAcCHM – must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Has completed an ACAHM-accredited or pre-accredited entry-level Master’s program in Chinese medicine. For the DAc program the degree must minimally be an Acupuncture Degree and for the DAcCHM program, the student must have achieved a Master’s degree that included full herbal training.
2. Has completed 90 undergraduate college level credits from an accredited institution; or
3. Has completed education in foreign countries where credits earned at a foreign educational institution has been validated by a recognized educational credentials evaluation service so to validate that the applicant has achieved professional competencies equivalent to an ACAHM-accredited or pre-accredited master’s- level program in Acupuncture and the 90 additional undergraduate level credits required.

Curriculum

The completer track consists of academic and practical coursework totaling 330 hours and 17 credits.
This includes advanced theoretical content as well as clinical instruction designed to extend students’ mastery of acupuncture and integrative care practices.

Overview of Course Components

Coursework includes advanced acupuncture treatment topics, integrative collaborative medicine, professional development, research literacy, and supervised clinical experiences. The exact distribution of didactic and practical hours follows CCMU’s academic standards.

Program Structure and Format

The completer track may be completed in two trimesters to four trimesters, depending on the student’s learning pace and scheduling preferences. Instruction include a 100% online flexible learning and clinical practice development.

Contact and Next Steps

For additional information about admission requirements, curriculum specifics, and application procedures, prospective students should contact the CCMU Admissions Office. Detailed guidance and support for the completer track enrollment process are provided by CCMU academic advisors.

Tuition and Fees