August 12, 2021

Addendum:

Southwest College is closing its doors in August 2023 and is no longer accepting any additional students.

The following Southwest Acupuncture College Catalog is for current students only, who are enrolled during the teach out, which will end August 23, 2023.

Sincerely,

Sophia Bungay

Sophia Bungay Admissions & Alumni Director Southwest Acupuncture College

Santa Fe Campus Boulder Campus 2100 Calle de la Vuelta Suite D103 • Santa Fe, NM 87505 6630 Gunpark Drive, Ste. 200 • Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: 505.438.8884 • Fax: 505.438.8883 Phone: 303.581.9955 • Fax: 303.581.9944

Since 1980

The Catalog 2019 - 2024 TO ALL OF OUR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS who constitute the identity and strength of the school & TO OUR STUDENTS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE who challenge us to provide them with the best that is in us, our promise is excellence.

2 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog DIRECTORY

ADMINISTRATION

Chief Executive Officer Anthony Abbate, D.O.M. Chief Executive Officer Executive Director Anthony Abbate, D.O.M. Skya Abbate, D.Be., D.O.M. Anthony has specialized in business management and public relations for various Chief Fiscal Officer health organizations since 1973. At that time, he also began his study of the healing arts, Piper King with a concentration in western and nutrition, which led to training in traditional Oriental medicine. He graduated from the acupuncture program of the Institute of Financial Aid Director in 1983 and completed advanced studies at Southwest Angela Anaya Acupuncture College in 1988. Anthony is a licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine in the

Director of Admissions and Alumni Relations state of New Mexico and the CEO of Southwest Acupuncture College. From 1989-1996, Sophia Bungay he served as President of the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM), the national organization that contributes to the development of Campus Directors professional programs in the field of Oriental medicine. Boulder campus Heather Lang ADVISORY BOARD Santa Fe campus Paul Rossignol, D.O.M. President Lou DellaCava Academic Deans Chair Boulder campus Ted Hall, L.Ac. Nate Mohler, L.Ac., D.A.C.M.

Santa Fe campus Vice Chairman Susan Chaney, Ph.D. Paul Rossignol, D.O.M.

Assistant Campus Director Administrative Members Boulder campus Anthony Abbate, D.O.M. Rhonda Cooper Skya Abbate, D.Be., D.O.M.

Clinic Directors Faculty Representatives Boulder campus Boulder campus Joanne Neville, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., Dipl. CH. Ted Hall, L.Ac.

Santa Fe campus Santa Fe campus Pamela Barrett, D.O.M. Paul Rossignol, D.O.M.

Professional Members Updated Clinic Manager Sandy Canzone, D.O.M. February 1, 2021 Boulder campus Maya Yu, D.O.M. Southwest Acupuncture College Theresa Sellers, L.Ac., D.A.C.M. reserves the right to make changes, Public Member additions and corrections with regards to any program, policy, Patricia Byrd requirement or regulation, tuition and fees published in this catalog. The catalog is not to be regarded as a contract.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 3 CONTENTS

2 DEDICATION 3 ADMINISTRATION 3 Dirctory/Advisory Board, 5 AFFILIATIONS/CREDITS 6 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 7 Institutional Goals, Educational Objectives 8 CALENDAR 11 THE PROGRAMS 12 THE CLINICAL EDUCATION 18 THE ORIENTAL MEDICINE CURRICULUM 20 THE BIOMEDICAL CLINICAL SCIENCES CURRICULUM 22 CONTINUING EDUCATION AND STUDY ABROAD 23 The Program 24 THE SETTING AND PHYSICAL FACILITIES 26 Student Life 28 New Mexico 29 Colorado 30 Student Services and Housing 31 Career Opportunities 32 Open House 32 Library 33 ADMISSIONS AND ACADEMIC PROGRESS 34 Admission Requirements/Additional Requirements for Foreign Students 35 Admission Procedure/Transfer Policy 36 Transfer Policy for Biomedical Clinical Sciences/Standards of Academic Progress/Time Frame/Course Load 37 Clinic/Conduct/Absence Policy 38 Progress Evaluations/Grading Policy/Tests and Comprehensive Examinations/Audit Policy 39 Core Curriculum Classes/Academic Concern/Academic Warning/Rights and Responsibilities 40 Academic Probation/Incomplete/Missed Exam Policy 41 Make-up Exams/Drop-Add/Clinic Drop Policy/Course Withdrawal/Leave of Absence 42 Program Withdrawal/Intercampus Transfer/Re-Admission 43 Graduation Requirements/Graduation/Disaility Support Services 44 THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 44 Combined Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Specialty Program 46 Master of Acupuncture Program 48 Electives and/or California Requirements 49 COURSE OUTLINE BY SEMESTER 49 The Master of Acupuncture Three Year Program-Fall 50 The Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialty Three Year Program-Fall 51 The Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialty Four Year Program-Fall 52 TUITION AND OTHER EXPENSES 52 Tuition and Other Expenses/Payment Plans 53 REFUND POLICY 53 Standard Refund Policy/Refund Policy for Financial Aid Borrowers/Refund Policy for Dropped Classes/Refund Policy for Dropped Clinics 54 STUDENT FINANCIAL AID 54 Federal Direct Loan Program/How to Apply for a Federal Direct Loan/Alternative Supplemental Loans/School Scholarships 55 Other Scholarships and Grants/Veteran’s Benefits 56 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 72 FACULTY 84 LOCATIONS, CONTACT INFORMATION AND ADDRESSES

4 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog CAMPUS INFORMATION Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Admissions [email protected] (505) 438-8884 x1009 Boulder Campus Inside 6630 Gunpark Drive, Suite 200 YOUR GUIDE TO 2019-2024 CATALOG Boulder, Colorado 80301 Administration (303) 581-9955 Clinic (303) 581-9933 Santa Fe Campus 2100 Calle de la Vuelta Suite D103 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 Administration (505) 438-8884 Clinic (505) 438-8880

SOCIAL MEDIA www.acupuncturecollege.edu Facebook.com/SWACsocial 11 Twitter.com/SWACsocial The Programs LinkedIn Student Life AFFILIATION Certified by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in Title IV Student Aid Programs 26 Approved by the New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Approved by the New Mexico Higher Education Department Approved by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education Approved for Veteran's benefits Authorized under Federal Law to enroll non- immigrant alien students Member-Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) Southwest Acupuncture College is wholly owned by Human Capital Inc. 33 Admissions

ACCREDITATION The Accreditation Commission for Academic Programs Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) granted Southwest Acupuncture College (SWAC) and its Master’s degree 44 programs continuing institutional accreditation for a period of seven (7) years, effective 11 August 2018. Accreditation status and notes may be viewed at: http:// acaom.org/directory-menu/directory/.

ACAOM is the recognized accrediting agency for programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners. ACAOM is located at 8941 Aztec Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347; phone (952) 212-2434; fax (952)657-7068; www.acaom.org 49 Course Outline by semester

CREDITS Photographs: Trip Advisor.com, Wickedly Course Descriptions Driven Mediat, Mei Lie Benink, Anthony Abbate Buddha Art Work: Anthony Abbate 56 Japanese woodblock prints and Korean art courtesy of Anthony Abbate Cover Design: Anthony Abbate Catalog Design: Anthony Abbate Editor: Skya Abbate

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 5 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Southwest Acupuncture College is a classical school of Oriental medicine offering an accredited professional degree program leading to a Master of Acupuncture (MAc) or a combined Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAC/CHMS) With the primary responsibility of educating students to become independent healthcare providers, our foremost goal is to provide excellence in the education of those prospective practitioners. A concomitant goal of the college, to cultivate service to the community in this emerging field of effective medical care, is fostered in the curriculum and the educational format as well as the life of the college community through our on-site, low-cost, public clinic and numerous off campus extern clinics that offer free services. In order to accomplish the goals of sustaining the highest quality of education, and promoting the greatest caliber and realization of professional performance, the staff and faculty are continually re- evaluating the program and supporting areas of institutional activity, seeking ways to enhance and maintain the college’s standard of excellence.

Since its inception in 1980, Southwest Acupuncture College has remained in the forefront of education in the field of Oriental medicine. These innovations continue in our newly-designed, residential program with online components. Our educational philosophy guides the program and makes us unique. This philosophy maintains that learning is best accomplished by doing. Therefore, the preponderance of the curriculum is centered around a hands-on approach where students locate points, practice techniques, develop diagnoses and treatment plans, prepare herbal formulas and observe and treat patients. Through an active teaching clinic, Southwest Acupuncture College creates an integrative environment in which classroom learning can be practically applied in an actual healthcare setting. The curriculum is designed to couple knowledge with experience, reinforcing information learned in the classroom so that it becomes a working body of knowledge that is used and applied. The educational format strives to develop professionals capable of independent thinking, collaborative learning, analytical ability, self-evaluation and self-education: skills that the students can cultivate and use throughout their professional lives. Class and clinic sizes are limited to ensure optimal student-teacher ratios as a step towards the personalized education needed to develop outstanding healthcare providers.

6 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog Institutional Goals

• To provide students with broad-based exposure to the theories and modalities in Oriental medicine including underlying philosophy, theory and clinical application of acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine with a subspecialty in traditional and modern Japanese acupuncture

• To expose students to clinical education at the juncture where they are most likely to be successful at integrating practical education with theoretical knowledge

• To maximize clinical and practical skill development through a format where these skills are cultivated in an intensive yet in structured fashion

• To develop critical thinking through engagement in reading and writing online

• To offer a variety of specialty and off-site clinical settings to maximize the exposure of our students to a variety of treatment applications in Oriental medicine

• To instill in our graduates on-going commitment to learning through post graduate education

• To participate in educational experiences with Oriental medical colleges in the People’s Republic of China

• To cultivate in our graduates a commitment to becoming a caregiver of those in need by providing the community with low-cost, effective, Oriental medical healthcare

Educational Objectives

Combined Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization Program (Mac/ CHMS) At the completion of our program, our graduates will be: • Knowledgeable in various applications of Oriental medicine, including a diverse approach to acupuncture, a classical approach to Chinese herbal medicine, with a foundation in traditional and modern Japanese acupuncture • Skillful in assessing, diagnosing, advising, educating and providing treatment to patients utilizing Oriental medicine • Proficient in recognition of biomedical clinical indicators sufficient to make appropriate referrals of patients to other healthcare professionals and participate in patient care in interdisciplinary healthcare settings • Able to utilize professional literature to inform continuing practice and educate patients Master of Acupuncture Program (MAc) At the completion of our program, our graduates will be: • Knowledgeable in various applications of Oriental medicine, including a diverse approach to acupuncture, with a foundation in traditional and modern Japanese acupuncture • Skillful in assessing, diagnosing, advising, educating and providing treatment to patients utilizing acupuncture, manual techniques, and Asian bodywork therapies • Proficient in recognition of biomedical clinical indicators sufficient to make appropriate referrals of patients to other healthcare professionals and participate in patient care in interdisciplinary healthcare settings • Able to utilize professional literature to inform continuing practice and educate patients

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 7 CALENDAR FOR ALL CAMPUSES Academic Calendar Spring 2019 through Fall 2021

SPRING 2019 SPRING 2020 SPRING 2021

New Student Registration January 2 - 3 December 30 - 31 December 29 - 30

New Student Orientation January 3 January 2 December 31

First Day of Class January 7 January 6 January 11

Spring Break April 20 - May 5 April 18 - May 3 April 24 - May 9

SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2021

First Day of Class May 6 May 4 May 10

Memorial Day May 27 May 25 May 31

Independence Day Observed July 4 July 3 July 5

Summer Break August 17 - Sept. 2 August 15 - Sept. 7 August 21 - Sept. 6

FALL 2019 FALL 2020 FALL 2021

New Student Registration August 27 - 28 September 1 - 2 August 31 - Sept. 1

New Student Orientation August 29 September 3 September 2

Labor Day September 2 September 7 September 6

First Day of Class September 3 September 8 September 7

Thanksgiving Break November 28-Dec.1 November 26 - 29 November 25 - 28

Winter Break December 14 - Jan. 5 December 19 - Jan. 10 December 18 - Jan. 9

8 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog CALENDAR FOR ALL CAMPUSES Academic Calendar Spring 2022 through Fall 2024

SPRING 2022 SPRING 2023 SPRING 2024

New Student Registration January 4 - 5 January 3 - 4 January 2 - 3

New Student Orientation January 6 January 5 January 4

First Day of Class January 10 January 9 January 8

Spring Break April 23 - May 8 April 22 - May 7 April 20 - May 5

SUMMER 2022 SUMMER 2023 SUMMER 2024

First Day of Class May 9 May 8 May 6

Memorial Day May 30 May 29 May 27

Independence Day Observed July 4 July 4 July 4

Summer Break August 20 - Sept. 4 August 19 - Sept. 4 August 17 - Sept. 2

FALL 2022 FALL 2023 FALL 2024

New Student Registration August 31 - Sept. 1 August 28 - 30 August 26 - 28

New Student Orientation September 1 August 31 August 29

Labor Day September 5 September 4 September 2

First Day of Class September 6 September 5 September 3

Thanksgiving Break November 24 - 27 November 23 - 24 November 28 - 29

Winter Break December 17 - Jan. 8 December 16 - Jan. 7 December 14 - Jan. 5

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 9 Dear Prospective Students,

Welcome to the home of Southwest Acupuncture College! In the following pages you will learn about our two, long-standing campuses in bustling Boulder, Colorado and breathtakingly beautiful, Santa Fe, New Mexico. You will also learn how longevity and time-testedness engender two programs that are both rigorous yet inspirational, the combined Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialty and the Master of Acupuncture. The programs and their specific courses are found in the centerfold of the catalog on pages 49, 50 and 51. Please note that when you enroll in the program at the Santa Fe or Boulder campuses that there is an online component to the residential program. Because you will gradually and ultimately become a practitioner of acupuncture or Oriental medicine the programs are rich in Chinese and Japanese medical theory. This infrastructure is essential in the cultivation of clinical and diagnostic skills that are taught in a forum with the teachers, classmates, and patients.

Oriental philosophy teaches the necessity of change and adaption in order to transform and fulfill our . So read on and become acquainted with how the world learns in this age of technological feasibility at the same time honoring the ancient lineage of Oriental medicine.

10 20179 - 20224 SWAC Catalog THE PROGRAMS

The programs of study at Southwest Acupuncture College are well- rounded professional degree programs designed to gradually expose the emerging practitioner to the uses of Oriental and Western medical models of the human body, as well as the underlying philosophy, theory, and clinical application of acupuncture. As a classical school of Oriental medicine, the program provides a broad yet deep historical base of diagnostic approaches. Some courses are offered online alongside the practical/clinical portion to build upon skills, mutually reinforce the material learned so it can be applied in clinic, and allow for the flexible learning that online education offers. The program is rigorous, substantive, and includes an emphasis in writing, comprehension, and assimilation of information that fosters intellectual growth, clarity of communication, reflection and critical thinking, professional skills needed for the practice of Oriental Medicine.

Students may choose from two degree programs. The combined Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization program consists of 3092 hrs. of study in the five branches of Oriental medicine—acupuncture, Chinese herbology, nutrition, Chinese physical therapies and Chinese exercise therapies. The Master of Acupuncture program does not contain the herbal component and consists of 2525.5 hrs. of study. Both programs take a minimum three years to complete. A maximum of eight years is allowed to complete the Master of Acupuncture with Diagnostic approaches range from a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization program. A maximum of Yin/Yang, Five Elements, Three six years is allowed for the Master of Acupuncture program. Shorter Treasures, Four Levels, Six Stages, timeframes are encouraged. Regardless of the pace selected by the and and Blood, to Essential student, the quality of the educational experience is always the aim of Substances, Zang Fu, and Eight Southwest Acupuncture College. Principles, versus a limited concentration in any one approach. Both programs are offered at both locations. Most students who A subspecialty in traditional and study in New Mexico go on to take the New Mexico Acupuncture modern Japanese acupuncture is Exam for State licensure. The Master of Acupuncture with a carefully woven into the programs, Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization degree is required to take and advanced studies in this rich this exam. lineage may be taken as electives. A wide spectrum of relevant Western sciences complements the Oriental Medicine infrastructure. See Licensing information on page 31

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 11 THE CLINICAL The clinical phase of the student’s education at Southwest Acupuncture College is the practical counterpart to the theoretical and technical skills acquired in the classroom or the online classes. EDUCATION This portion of the program is the of the medicine and the curriculum. Each phase of the clinical education is carefully coordinated with the didactic coursework to provide immediate utilization of knowledge gained and to promote synthesis of subject matters acquired in separate classes. In this setting the student matures as an independent practitioner of Oriental medicine. The clinical training culminates in 1263 hours in the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization program and 1042.5 hours in the Master of Acupuncture program in combined observation, practicums, and actual practice.

The entire clinical education is directly supervised by expert practitioners trained in the United States or in Asia. Clinical instruction is competency based, that is, the student must successfully demonstrate the clinical skills outlined for that level before moving to a subsequent level. In addition to attendance, students are evaluated in clinic on their performance according to a number of parameters measuring diagnostic, technical, professional, social, cognitive, and other clinical skills.

The cost of the clinical component of the program is included in the tuition. The clinics are successful in terms of treatment results and are renowned in their respective communities for delivering acupuncture and Oriental medicine healthcare.

The primary purpose of the college clinic is twofold. First, it serves as the forum in which students learn the practice of Oriental medicine; and second, it fulfills one mission of the college, to provide the community with low-cost, effective, medical healthcare. The student clinic is open Monday through Friday. The cost of treatments by students is $35.00. The college offers a 10% discount to Seniors (55+), Veterans, & Students. Lower cost treatments and a full range of services including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, exercise, diet and nutritional counseling, serve to keep the clinics well-booked, and the clinic has become the first choice of many community members for effective, affordable, quality healthcare.

12 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog EXTERNSHIP AND SPECIALTY CLINICS

BCAP Clinic: This clinic is held at the Boulder County AIDs Project. Student interns treat HIV positive/AIDs clients with acupuncture for side-effects of , wellness, and a variety of health conditions.

Classical Acupuncture: Classical Acupuncture is school of thought drawing from the Nei and other classical texts, that utilizes 5 complete and different meridian systems; Sinew, Luo, Primary, Divergent and the Eight Extra Meridians. In this clinic students explore the theories and treatment strategies behind the different meridian systems.

Channel Systems & Five-Element Specialty Clinic: In this specialty clinic students explore the classical acupuncture channel systems and/or the Five-Element acupuncture model. Students integrate eight principal pattern differentiation and physiological dynamics with mental, emotional, and spiritual gestures to touch the heart of the complex synthesis that defines Chinese medicine. Students have the opportunity to work with the divergent meridians, eight extraordinary vessels, luo vessels, cutaneous regions, sinew channels, and the primary meridians based on what specialty class(es) they have taken and which dimensions of acupuncture they want to explore. (Boulder)

Community Style Acupuncture Clinic: A clinic where several patients receive treatment in the same room, while sitting in chairs, using distal and auricular acupuncture points, needles, and herbs. (Santa Fe)

CU Boulder Sports Clinic: This externship serves the athletes of the University of Colorado, Boulder at the Dale Ward Athletic Center. Treatments are limited to acupuncture and bodywork. Due to the integrated healthcare setting of this clinic, students must complete Orthopedic Anatomy 610 and Sports Acupuncture 625 and receive a faculty recommendation before participating.

Dr. Tan Specialty Internship: The focus of this clinic is on pain conditions. Examination focuses on identifying the channels that are ‘sick’. Treatment involves needling the channel(s) that balance the sick channel(s) based on the five relationships between channels. Points on the needling channels are based upon either mirroring (foot treats hand, elbow treats knee, etc.), or imaging (hand/foot treats head, wrist treats neck, etc.). Pulse and tongue diagnosis are utilized but they are not an essential factor for a Balance Method acupuncture treatment. (Boulder)

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 13 Electro-Acupuncture Pain Management Clinic: Electro-Acupuncture (EA) is a form of acupuncture where different types of electricity are applied to needles. It can enhance the therapeutic effect of an acupuncture treatment and can provide increased efficiency when treating musculoskeletal issues. Through research EA has been found to stimulate analgesic opiates, increase local blood flow, and aid in ATP and protein production at the cellular level. In this specialty clinic students will explore the benefits and application of EA, along with the contraindications and safety issues of the therapy. The student will learn about Milliamp and Micro-current therapies and when it is appropriate to use these specific currents. The instructor will provide an Acutron multi-current machine, but students are encouraged to bring their own Milliamp and/or Micro-current machines. The first two weeks include training before students apply EA treatments to patients. (Santa Fe)

Golden West Externship: This treatment site is an independent/assisted living center for seniors who are treated in a community style setting. In this clinic students treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions in gerontology using mainly distal and auricular acupuncture points. (Boulder)

Herbal Clinics: This is a setting where traditional Chinese formulas are customized for each individual patient. It is a specialty clinic for patients with serious health concerns, and for patients who prefer herbs instead of needles. This clinic assists the students in gaining greater clinical proficiency in prescribing herbal formulas and tailoring them to the patient. (Boulder and Santa Fe)

Japanese Clinics: These are specialty clinics that emphasize bodily palpation, gentle needle techniques, and patient self-help protocols. They also provide clinical practice for the Japanese material taught within the curriculum. (Santa Fe)

Kototama Specialty Internship: This Japanese Specialty Clinic is based on the Kototama tradition of Japanese acupuncture, and is designed to provide students with an intensive immersion into this style of traditional Japanese meridian therapy. Students are provided with the primary information and techniques necessary to becoming clinically functional with the traditional Japanese art of pulse balancing, and gain solid practical experience applying much of their cumulative studies of Oriental medicine within this paradigm. Students are taught the basics of traditional Japanese pulse reading, palpatory diagnosis, and treatment planning, along with the accompanying 5-element theoretical underpinnings, and are shown how to plan treatments based on this information. Japanese needling techniques are utilized, along with Hara treatment, traditional Japanese bodywork, and techniques. The first week of clinic is reserved for introduction to the material, and students are provided with significant theoretical and technical support as needed throughout the semester so that they can make tangible progress with this style of traditional Japanese medicine. (Boulder)

14 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog OB/GYN Clinic: An advanced clinic that focuses on women’s issues such as menstrual problems, , infertility, menopause, and other healthcare issues. (Boulder)

Sports Specialty Internship: The Southwest Acupuncture College On-Campus Sports medicine clinic offers students an opportunity to apply concepts they have learned to treat pain and sports injuries. Diagnosis utilizes both traditional Oriental medical skills and orthopedic diagnoses as well. (Boulder)

Tan/Tung Acupuncture Clinic: This clinic offers the student a hands on opportunity to learn Dr. Richard Tan’s Balance method and Master Tung’s acupuncture system. Balance method utilizes Image correspondence and Meridian correspondence to provide a quick and effective means for treating pain and internal disease, both acute and chronic, with lasting results. Tung’s acupuncture system is a collection of extra points (600+) and diagnostic principles developed by the Tung family lineage. Tung’s points are extraordinary in their effectiveness particularly when used in conjunction with the balance method. At the conclusion of this clinic studentswill have a working knowledge of balance method. (Santa Fe)

*Please note: Not every externship clinic listed runs every semester. Externships run based upon sufficient enrollment and instructor availability. Updated 2-1-21

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 15 CATEGORIES OF CLINICAL EXPERINCE

The clinical education at Southwest Acupuncture College is divided into three major categories:

Clinical Observation • Clinical Internship • Clinical Coursework

CLINICAL OBSERVATION In addition to classroom work, the students begin clinical observation in their first year of the residency program. Observation consists of three successive clinics in which students spend 3.5 hours per week (one shift) in clinic. The observational period is varied in settings as well as experience. In all three observational settings, students begin cultivating professional and medical skills as well as note-taking and record-keeping proficiency. The observational phase consists of three varieties of clinics. Students observe each variety of clinic—professional, student, and specialty clinic.

Professional Clinic In this setting, the student observes skilled American and Asian faculty practice. Small groups of observers follow the supervisor on their rounds and they have the opportunity to discuss the cases in-depth with the attending supervisor. Students spend one term observing a Professional clinic.

Student Clinic In this setting, the student observes advanced second year and/or third year students performing treatments on patients in the college’s low-cost public clinic. They assist the student interns with the management of the clinic treatment room, sit in on patient interviews, case history discussions, treatment plans and observe the administration of the treatment by an intern. Students spend one term observing a Student clinic.

Specialty Clinic There are several clinical specialties available to students from which they may select. Specialty clincs have a focus in medical treatment such as Japanese clinic or sports medicine clinic. Specialty clinics may change from term to term based upon supervisor availability, student interest, community opportunities, and other variables. They likewise may vary from campus to campus for the same reasons. Specialty clinics are announced every term. Students spend a minimum of one term observing a Specialty clinic.

16 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog CLINICAL INTERNSHIP The clinical internship portion of the curriculum begins after completion of the three styles of clinical observation and passage of the clinical competency examination, and continues throughout the balance of the education. It is divided into three phases described below. It is in clincal inernship that the student evolves into a practitioner of Oriental medicine.

Phase I of clinical internship consists of learning how to treat under supervision. At this level of clinical internship, students are phased out of the observational role, complete a clinical competency exam, and now are guided in assuming patient care and treatment under supervision. Students observe diagnosis and perform the treatment under direct supervision of the attending practitioner. Added technical responsibilities are expected of the student as well as practice management skills. The tasks students are expected to complete in the first three clinical levels of Phase I are accomplished with PROMPTING and GUIDANCE from their supervisor and under direct supervision. Phase II of clinical internship requires students to continue to assume patient care and treatment under supervision. The attending supervisor confirms the diagnosis and the execution of the treatment plan. Added technical responsibilities are expected of the student as well as practice management skills. The tasks that students are expected to complete in these three clinical levels are accomplished with less PROMPTING and GUIDANCE so that the level of supervisor support shifts from continuous (>80% of the time) to frequent (>50% of the time). New skills gained in didactic and practicum classes continue to be introduced, and the concentration of supervisor guidance is on new rather than basic skills. Skills that were basic in Phase I become more advanced, and the role of supervisor guidance is to increase the depth and complexity of comprehension and application. While a student at this level is expected to need SUPERVISION, the student should never need to be prompted to keep their patients safe, to communicate appropriately, or to maintain professional ethics in achieving their competencies.

Phase III entails senior students’ assumption of the role of independent healthcare provider under the supervision of licensed practitioners. Students are given responsibility for direct diagnosis and treatment of the patient in consultation with the clinical supervisor, using the supervisor as a consultant. The student continues to increase his/her responsibilities in terms of integrating advanced skills from didactic and practicum classes. The areas of patient safety, communication and ethics are now expected to be performed at the INDEPENDENT level, with no prompting or guidance but only clarification and consultation needed from their supervisor. In the final clinic of this phase, direct supervision is provided and supervisor approval is required. However, a student should act at the INDEPENDENT level, with rare redirection needed from their supervisor.

CLINICAL COURSEWORK A moderate number of courses confer clinical credit. Clinical-style courses are group-style classes in which clinical skills, such as needle technique or Oriental bodywork skills, are cultivated. They are described in the course description section of the catalog. Volunteer patients and students are seen in these clinics.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 17 THE ORIENTAL HERBAL MEDICINE CURRICULUM

The Oriental herbal medicine portion of the curriculum is an integral part of the program which provides didactic, clinical, and hands on experience enabling students to utilize Oriental herbs in the practice of Oriental medicine. It contains the full complement of herbal classes in addition to all of the Chinese diagnostics covered in Oriental Medical Theory (OMT) classes, which are needed to appropriately understand and prescribe herbs. Students in the MAc/CHMS program take the Oriental herbal classes and clinics.

Bencao yuanshi (Origins of ) by Li Zhongli is a herbal in 12 volumes, containing 379 illustrations. It was first published in 1612. This illustration of the red-rumped swallow (huyan, hirundo daurica) is taken from the revised edition of Ge Ding, engraved in 1638 (11th year of the Chongwen reign period of the , Wu Yi year)

Credit: Chinese Materia Medica, C17: Birds, red-rumped swallow. Credit: Wellcome Collection. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

18 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog HERBAL DIDACTIC CLASSES

The Pharmacopoeia A three series course of study covering physical herbal identification, Chinese, Latin and pharmaceutical names of the herbs, the properties of over 300 individual herbs and their categories.

Chinese Herbal Materia Medica I 162 45.0 hrs. Chinese Herbal Materia Medica II 204 45.0 hrs. Chinese Herbal Materia Medica III 322 45.0 hrs.

The Formulas A two series course of study addressing a minimum of 150 classical formulas, their functions, the methods of dispensing, their contraindications and differentiations, followed by a review of these two courses culminating in another two series course, which discusses the formulas according to Zang-fu pathology.

Traditional Herbal Prescriptions I 262 45.0 hrs. Traditional Herbal Prescriptions II 311 45.0 hrs. Review I 410 45.0 hrs. Internal Medicine I 420 45.0 hrs. Internal Medicine II 421 45.0 hrs.

The Patents A one semester class on the use of prepared, over the counter preparations for internal and external conditions.

Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines 261 45.0 hrs.

The Classics A course on the study of how herbal formulas were used historically along with their contemporary applications.

Classical Herbal Theory 392 45.0 hrs.

Nutrition Class A practicum on how to use foods and therapeutically.

Oriental Nutrition 111 45.0 hrs.

Chinese Pharmacology An adjunct to Pharmacology 291, this course discusses the information pertaining to the newly emerging field of herb-herb and herb-drug interactions. Chinese Pharmacology 430 30.0 hrs.

The Pharmacy A small group tutelage of students who work with an experienced herbalist to learn how to select classical herbal formulas and tailor them to the needs of the individual patient. Additionally, students rotate to serve as the clinic pharmacist by filling formulas and making substitutions when necessary. Intermediate Clinical Herbal Prescribing 312 52.5 hrs. Advanced Clinical Herbal Prescribing 362 52.5 hrs. Total Herbal Didactic Hours 525.0 hrs.

CLINICAL HERBS

Students are exposed to herbal prescribing in virtually all clinic levels from observation through internship. In addition, a full year of focused clinical prescribing is undertaken in all Phase III clinics. Phase III clinics in the MAc/CHMS program are devoted to prescribing, adjusting and tailoring classical formulas to the needs and complexity of each individual patient.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 19 Knowledge of the biomedical clinical sciences is essential to the healthcare provider in any tradition. The Such study not only facilitates the professionalism of the profession but increases public safety and public health, provides Biomedical students with more security in their skills, increases effective interaction and communication with other healthcare providers, Clinical and enables students to recognize the strengths and limitations of their scope of practice. While the courses listed on the following page Sciences are designed to teach the students these skills and abilities, all teachers, in the context of their instruction and clinical supervision, have an opportunity and responsibility to ensure that the students develop and apply this knowledge to their every day practice of Oriental medicine.

20 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog THE BIOMEDICAL CLINICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH • A basic knowledge of biomedical anatomy and physiology. • A basic knowledge of biomedical clinical concepts and terminology. • A basic understanding of pathology and disease processes from a biomedical perspective. • A familiarity with the conceptual model of the biomedical clinical process (disease model) from intake to therapeutics. • A basic understanding of biomedical pharmacology and the effects, interactions, contraindications, and side-effects of common and nutritional supplements. • An appropriate knowledge of the clinical relevancy of available laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures and physical examination findings. • The ability to perform simple physical assessments in order to ascertain patient response to treatment. • A familiarity with the system of medical evaluations and how these exams influence delivery of Oriental medical care in integrative healthcare settings. • A familiarity of the formation of working diagnoses using disease classification systems such as ABC coding, WHO International Classification of Disease systems (ICD-10), and CPT codes. • The ability to communicate through medical report writing, expert medical testimony, and medical review. • The ability to utilize, understand, and critique research studies. • The ability to use professional literature to make informed practice decisions, stay apprised of current information, and provide patient education. • A familiarity with the range of biomedical therapeutics and referral resources. • The ability to recognize conditions, situations, and complications that necessitate referral for additional diagnosis, or treatment and determine referrals. • Ability to identify factors that contribute to a pattern of emergence of infectious disease. • Knowledge of how to protect the health and safety of the patient and the healthcare provider with regard to infectious disease. • The ability to identify critical issues that impact contemporary community health, including chemical dependency, infectious disease, disease prevention, and the promotion of wellness. • The ability to recognize emergency situations and determine and provide for appropriate care. • The ability to communicate with patients about their healthcare. • The ability to communicate and consult with other healthcare providers and • An understanding of the strengths and limitations of the scope of practice of Oriental medicine.

Clean Needle Technique 103 8.0 hrs. Medical Terminology 115 30.0 hrs. Human Anatomy and Physiology 200 A and B 90.0 hrs. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 201 and 202 12.0 hrs. Western Physical Exam and Lab Diagnosis 215 45.0 hrs. Orthopedic Anatomy 200C 45.0 hrs. Western Pathology and Diagnosis I 222 45.0 hrs. Clinical Counseling 272 45.0 hrs. Pharmacology 291 45.0 hrs. Western Pathology and Diagnosis II 301 45.0 hrs. Western Pathology and Diagnosis III 332 45.0 hrs. Public Health/Epidemiology 335 45.0 hrs. Practice Management/Medical Ethics 382 45.0 hrs. Emergency Medicine and Traumatology 401 45.0 hrs. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Trainings (OSHA) 10.0 hrs. and Clinic Training Meetings

Total Biomedical Clinical Science Hours 600.0 hrs.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 21 CONTINUING EDUCATION AND STUDY ABROAD

In addition to the degree-granting programs, Southwest Acupuncture College provides continuing education in the profession by offering various optional weekend and special engagement seminars with international authorities, classes in specialty topics, and foreign study externships.

Qualified members of the public, graduates, and licensed practitioners, as well as students enrolled in the Master’s programs may elect to take these classes and seminars. Details describing specialty workshops, visiting faculty and foreign externship programs are available in separate literature and are available upon request.

This information can also be found on the college’s website at acupuncturecollege.edu. Seminar certificates are provided to everyone who attends any workshop at Southwest Acupuncture College. Credit is only granted for attendance at an entire workshop.

22 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog CHINA PROGRAM

Advanced clinical training programs in acupuncture or herbal medicine, Qi Gong and are held annually in the summer at various renowned Chinese colleges and hospitals in the People's Republic of China. These externships are not only highly acclaimed, but represent the highest level of clinical and herbal training abroad for American practitioners. Our China externship program has operated since 1988 to the present.

Our programs are designed by Southwest Acupuncture College's China Program Director and implemented by the Chinese college. The program is supervised, on-site, by one of Southwest Acupuncture College's faculty members to ensure that it meets our standards for advanced training. Our program is known for having superb interpreters and access to large patient loads in the hospitals. The course of study is a two week long program that provides 52.5 hours of clinical training. Students may elect to complete one or two of their intern clinics (52.5 or 105 hours) in China in place of the clinics offered at the college. The cost of travel, room and board is extra, but the tuition is the same. Financial aid can be applied to the China study program for students enrolled in both Master's programs at Southwest Acupuncture College. A diploma is granted from China for the externship program.The program includes field trips to unique historical and cultural sites depending on the city selected for study as well as shopping and touring.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 23 THE SETTING AND PHYSICAL FACILITIES

Southwest Acupuncture College maintains campuses in two locations: Santa Fe, New Mexico—established in 1980 and Boulder, Colorado—established in 1997.

All campuses are housed in beautiful, new, state of the art buildings that create tranquil and healthy learning environments. They are aesthetically decorated with contemporary furniture and a symbiotic combination of Southwestern and Oriental motifs.

Each campus has ample classroom space, complete clinical facilities that include numerous treatment rooms, consultation areas, herbal pharmacies and patient reception rooms.

Boulder

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Whether you choose to study in Santa Fe, or at our Boulder campus, your world-class SWAC education will be earned in a spectacular living environment

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Its paradoxical ruggedness, juxtaposed with the fragility of rarefied mountain air and sparse desert terrain, hones the intellect to discern the essential nature of things, a skill that is indispensable to a medical education founded upon a naturalistic outlook of the world.

In Santa Fe the high mountain desert offers 300 days of year-round sunshine that alternate through seasons from crisp and clear, to hot and dry. Luminous skies and interminable mountain ranges surrounding the city of Santa Fe make access to outdoor sports enticing, while the arts, opera, and blend of indigenous ethnic cultures creates an intriguing social milieu that counterbalances the tranquility of the surrounding wilderness.

The relative smallness of Santa Fe (approximately 86,000 people) is perhaps the secret to its spectacular beauty—a city set apart from mainstream America. Likewise, its natural beauty is only enhanced by the rich cultural blend of Hispanic, Native American Indian, and Caucasian cultures. With the wilderness bordering the entire city, outdoor life sits at the city’s gate for either an active sports life or unobtrusive observation and contemplation. The lack of heavy industry serves to safeguard this powerful geographic area, and the popularity of Santa Fe as a tourist center contributes to the flourishing of its culture.

Without exaggeration, Santa Fe is one of the most magical places in the world. This uniqueness makes it a natural magnet for the finest artists, teachers, healthcare practitioners, students, and people searching for a certain quality of life.

Boulder, Colorado

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado, over a mile high, is a spectacular small city often cited as one of the best places to live in the United States—population 105,000.

Boulder is world renowned for achievements in the sciences and is at the pinnacle of the Sports Medicine community. A variety of visual and performing arts such as a resident symphony and outdoor Shakespeare Festival have helped Boulder become a center for culture as well as a haven for sports enthusiasts. In addition, Boulder has a diversified, and vibrant economy based on “clean industries” and has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Colorado.

Over 300 sunny days a year (more than San Diego or Miami!) make it one of the most enjoyable climates in the country. With an average annual snowfall of 83 inches, the climate changes in Boulder are pleasant, and major ski slopes are within an easy driving distance.

The Boulder, Colorado campus—as well as the Santa Fe, New Mexico campus—have made Southwest Acupuncture College two of the most popular locations to study Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine medicine in the nation.

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If landscape possesses the ability to influence consciousness, then few places can parallel the formative of New Mexico as an environment in which the body/mind can study and mature, expand and develop.

28 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog With its breathtaking scenery and progressive spirit, Boulder, Colorado offers a lifestyle unequaled in most modern cities. Its unique park system, managing more than 97,000 acres of open space, includes 56 parks, 200 miles of hiking trails, campgrounds, and bike paths providing an exceptional quality of life for its residents.

Boulder, CO

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 29 STUDENT SERVICES AND HOUSING

The student services provided by Southwest Acupuncture College are designed with the intent of supporting the whole person and hence the ultimate mission of the school. Low-cost acupuncture treatments are extended to students both for health maintenance and instructional purposes. The Student Governance system provides the mechanism by which a student’s voice in the creation of the college community is realized. Annual school convocations such as Chinese New Year and the annual school vendor fair and graduation ceremonies are important mechanisms for celebration, enjoyment, relaxation and balance in the students’ schedule. Personal, academic, and financial counseling are an automatic part of school operations.

There are no residential accommodations for students at the college. Students find housing in a variety of situations including shared living, apartment rentals, and home purchases. Students should plan to secure housing before entry into the program. A list of telephone numbers for temporary housing and newspaper subscriptions can be obtained from the college by request to facilitate the housing search. A list of useful links for housing and employment can be found on our website: acupuncturecollege.edu.

30 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND LICENSING

As Western medical healthcare continues to contribute to improvement in the quality of life and prolong life expectancy, it has achieved less than full success in the treatment of those day-to-day maladies which do not require technological, surgical, or chemical intervention. Oriental medicine, with its emphasis upon treating the whole person as an energetic system, has established itself as a chosen modality because of its effectiveness in enhancing feelings of well-being and alleviating disease, instead of solely relieving symptoms. As one of the fastest growing and most widely accepted new healthcare professions in the West, Oriental medicine offers excellent opportunities for those seeking a career in the medical field as a primary healthcare provider. Southwest Acupuncture College leads the way in shaping a new medical model that integrates the best that the Eastern and Western worlds have to offer.

The growth of acupuncture in the United States is reflected in the fact that as of 2020, forty-seven states plus the District of Columbia, regulate, license, certify, register or otherwise allow acupuncturists to practice. Legislative acceptance of acupuncture in states with restrictive laws and potential reciprocity among states which independently license acupuncturists, have been encouraged by the work of the national acupuncture organizations and continues to expand every year, facilitating the creation of a new era of healthcare for the American public.

The practice of Oriental medicine in the United States is regulated by each individual state. Most states use one or more portions of the National Certification Exam, given by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), as the only certification requirement. The NCCAOM provides exams in foundation theory, acupuncture (including point location), Chinese herbology, and biomedical sciences. Most states use the foundation theory, acupuncture, and bioscience portions. Graduating students are eligible to take the National Certification Exams in foundation theory, acupuncture and biomedical sciences. Students in the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization program are eligible to take the Chinese herbology exam.

Licensing in New Mexico confers the title of Doctor of Oriental Medicine (D.O.M.) and allows the practitioner to function, according to state law, as an independent primary care physician of Oriental medicine. Colorado confers the title Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.). Such practitioners are independent healthcare providers.

Licensing in most states allows the practitioner to function as an independent healthcare provider and allows for the type of practice that most graduates expect and follow. Some alumni prefer to work within group settings with other healthcare providers such as medical doctors, chiropractors, or massage therapists.

The college keeps abreast of all state and national developments and maintains information for its students on licensing requirements, costs, scope of practice, and other pertinent information for each state. Academic advising is available to all students to help them meet any special state requirements and provide them with information on applying to other states.

The college receives notices from established clinics, practitioners, and alumni from around the country who are looking to hire recent graduates to work in their clinic as practitioners of acupuncture and/or Oriental Medicine. At times, the college receives notices of practices for sale and practitioners looking for graduates to take over their practice for extended periods while they take a vacation or sabbatical. This information is posted on the student bulletin boards at each campus and our website to provide opportunities for recent or soon-to-be graduates to enter the profession. In addition, students explore the many different aspects of developing and maintaining a successful practice in the Practice Management class offered in the program. Topics covered include finding the right location, office design, advertising and marketing, bookkeeping, and financial planning.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 31 OPEN HOUSE At Southwest Acupuncture College every day is open house. When anyone visits one of our campuses we are happy to provide you with a tour of the facilities, allow you to sit in on classes, observe the clinic in operation, receive a free treatment, and meet with our administrators to discuss our program and answer any questions you may have about the college. We do recommend that you call in advance and make an appointment to ensure that one of our administrators will be able to attend to your needs and to secure a clinic appointment if desired. This will also allow us to help you choose the most productive time to visit as classes are not in session during college breaks. Prospective students who visit without an appointment will be extended the same courtesy.

LIBRARY

The library and learning resources of both campuses of Southwest Acupuncture College have been established to provide students and faculty with access to a variety of materials for research and educational purposes. The collections consist of books, journals, periodicals, and charts. The preponderance of literature is in the field of Oriental medicine, supplemented with books in the Western sciences and other healing practices. The collection is also rounded out with works in sociology, anthropology, history, language, non-fiction, and medical journals. With the exception of journals and other delicate materials, the resources of the library are available to students on a lending basis. The library is equipped with computers with internet access for student use. The college maintains a web based library catalog of its holding at both campuses. Students can access this catalog from any computer with internet access. In addition, the college maintains online subscriptions to Med Line and Alt Health Watch that provide full text access to the medical literature. The online Natural Medicines database is an excellent source for herbal information. We also have online access to the complete Journal of Chinese Medicine. Students at Southwest Acupuncture College are also allowed to use many of the lending libraries throughout New Mexico as our college participates in a state wide library passport program.

32 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog ADMISSIONS AND ACADEMIC PROGRESS

Southwest Acupuncture College admits qualified students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the college. It does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, color, and national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies or other school administered programs.

www..acupunctturrecollllege..edu 33 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Southwest Acupuncture College accepts applicants in good standing who are at least twenty years of age and present evidence that their personal credentials and intellectual skills are of such quality as to predict a high rate of success in the study and practice of Oriental medicine. In compliance with the Accreditation Commission for Schools and Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) standards, at least two years (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) of general education at the baccalaureate level from an accredited college or university is required as prerequisite to admission. Southwest Acupuncture College welcomes new students in fall (September) and spring (January). Transfer students with prior credits from an acupuncture college may apply for fall (September), spring (January) and summer (May).

Most students who enroll hold diverse degrees in liberal arts and many hold advanced degrees, however, no preference is given to students with a concentration or major in any particular field. We believe that a well-rounded academic background, combined with the passion to learn this medicine, contributes to the overall development of the person/practitioner.

Students are encouraged to take Human Anatomy and Physiology (90 hrs/6 credits), and Medical Terminology (30 hrs/2 credits) before entry to the program of study at Southwest Acupuncture College. These courses are not prerequisites. The college does offer these courses as part of the curriculum. However, students who do take these classes prior to entry will lighten their course load, lower the cost of their program, and offer exposure to the basics of a medical education. These sciences, when taken prior to entry, must be taken in addition to the minimum 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits required for admission. Assistance in selecting these or other courses is available from the Academic Dean of each campus.

Applicants to the college are evaluated by the Admissions Committee based on a holistic consideration of their entire application. This includes previous academic achievement, the content and quality of submitted essays, references, and the prospective student’s interview with senior Administration. The Committee then reviews and discusses the content of the application and provides their recommendation as to the applicant’s demonstrated readiness to enter into the program. Typically, applicants will receive a written notice from the College regarding the status of their admission within two (2) weeks of the college receiving a complete application and all supporting documents.

While the college does not have within its scope the ability to evaluate prior learning experience (life experience), we can accept a maximum of 30 semester credits of the prerequisite two-year education requirement from any one or a combination of the following:

• portfolio assessment (life experience evaluation) or Credit By Examination if awarded from an accredited college or university

• assignment of credit for military and corporate training based on recommendations established by the American Council on Education.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS • A score of at least 61 with a minimum speaking exam score of 20 and a minimum listening exam score of 17 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based exam (iBT) or • An overall band score and listening score of 6 and a speaking score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam or • A two-year (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) baccalaureate-level education from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education or from an equivalent English-language institution in another country • Applicants educated outside of the United States must submit their transcripts to a recognized private educational evaluating service for a course by course evaluation. Contact information for educational evaluation companies can be obtained from the Admissions office. Information about the TOEFL and TSE exams may be obtained from: TOEFL/TSE Services, PO Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey, 08541, USA Website: www.ets.org/toefl. Email: [email protected]

34 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE 1. Completion of the application including the detailed personal statement and a recent passport photograph. Last day applications are accepted for: Fall Semester - August 15th Spring Semester - December 15th Summer Semester - April 1st (transfer students only) 2. Payment of a non-refundable $50 application fee. 3. Complete official transcripts sent directly to us from all post-secondary schools/programs/colleges attended. 4. Two letters of recommendation from current or past employers, teachers, or similar references addressing your ability to pursue study at the Master’s level at Southwest Acupuncture College. No copies, outdated letters, or letters sent to other schools will be accepted. Please address letters to Southwest Acupuncture College. 5. Proof of age (e.g. copy of a driver’s license verifying age 20 years or older). 6. A personal interview. This may be done in person or by telephone after applying to the college and after all supporting documents have been received. 7. Southwest Acupuncture College requires proof of English language competency (written and spoken) of all applicants for admission whose first language is not English (see Admission requirements). No application will be processed until the Admissions office has received all supporting documents.

*Online applications and letter of recommendation forms can be downloaded from the college's website: http://acupuncturecollege.edu/prospective-students/admissions.

Acceptance with Administrative Deficiencies When an applicant has demonstrated the necessary qualifications for acceptance, but has not provided all application items, e.g. official transcripts, letters of reference, etc., they may, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, be granted Acceptance of Administrative Deficiecy and allowed to begin classes. However, such students are ineligible for Title IV financial aid and will not be allowed to continue in the program for more than one term. Applicants who are granted Acceptance with Administrative Deficiencies enroll at their own risk. If they cannot resolve the administrative deficiencies within the indicated time frame, they may be disqualified from the program with no refund for completed or in-progress courses.

TRANSFER POLICY Consistent with principles of higher education, both at the baccalaureate and graduate level, once a student is enrolled in Southwest Acupuncture College, all coursework and credit needed to complete the program must be taken at Southwest Acupuncture College in order to ensure quality and consistency in the educational outcomes. Transferring from another Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine College Southwest Acupuncture College accepts students in good standing who wish to transfer from another acupuncture college. Transfer students must first meet the admissions requirements of Southwest Acupuncture College. Official transcripts from the previous college, as well as all application documents, must be received before acceptance into the program can be decided. All transfer students must complete a minimum of 50% of the program at Southwest Acupuncture College. Credit for courses previously taken at another acupuncture college may be transferred into the program if all of the following criteria are met: 1. The course is listed on an official transcript. 2. The course meets the hour and credit requirements of the equivalent class at Southwest Acupuncture College. 3. The student received a minimum grade of 2.0 (C) for regular classes and minimum grade of 3.0 (B-) for core curriculum classes. 4. The student has taken the courses within the last 5 years or can demonstrate competency in those courses. 5. Credit for equivalent coursework is awarded on a course by course basis and considered upon evaluation of the student’s composite academic progress.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 35 Transfer policy for Biomedical Clinical Science courses Southwest Acupuncture College awards transfer credit for biomedical clinical science courses previously taken at another college if all of the following criteria are met: 1. The course is listed on an official transcript from an accredited college. 2. The course meets the hour and credit requirements of the equivalent class at Southwest Acupuncture College. 3. The student received a minimum grade of 2.0 (C) for regular classes and minimum grade of 3.0 (B-) for core curriculum classes. 4. The student has taken the courses within the last 5 years or can demonstrate competency in those courses.

Transfer credit cannot be awarded twice for the same class; that is, it cannot be used to meet the minimum 60 semester hour or 90 quarter hour prerequisite and count as hours towards the Masters programs. It is each individual student’s responsibility to know the information presented in all classes for which he or she has been granted transfer credit. Each student will be expected to complete all subsequent coursework as if he or she had taken and passed the class at Southwest Acupuncture College. Please note that some state licensing laws require specific Western science classes. If Southwest Acupuncture College agrees to grant transfer credit for class as part of the college’s program, there is no guarantee that the transfer credit will be acceptable to any licensing body. Students who receive transfer credit for Western science (biomedical) courses may, on a space available basis, audit such classes at no charge at Southwest Acupuncture College. STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS Southwest Acupuncture College requires high standards of academic achievement. Written and practical exams are used as an aid in ascertaining the level of proficiency and knowledge of each student but they are not the only measures of competence. Attendance, participation, professionalism and clinical performance are other mechanisms for evaluating the progress of the student. All students must maintain the standards of progress described below. Students eligible for Financial Aid under any Title IV program or any other Financial Aid program must maintain these standards in order to continue to receive Financial Aid according to government regulations.

TIME FRAME In order to plan programs, chart academic progress, create academic advising sheets, and coordinate Financial Aid, all students must be in a declared program with a projected graduation date. A student’s original entry date will be considered as the entry for any degree program that leads to graduation, even if the student opts to change programs. 1. Full-time students must complete the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialty program within four years and the Master of Acupuncture program in three years. Extending the program is possible. Consult your Academic Dean for academic advising. 2. Transfer students must complete at least 50% of their education at Southwest Acupuncture College. 3. All part-time students must complete the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialty program within eight years and the Master of Acupuncture program within six years. All part-time students must take the minimum credits and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress to complete their degree in this timeframe. 4. No student may complete the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialty program in less than forty-eight months or the MAc program in less than thirty-six months.

COURSE LOAD A minimum of six semester credits is considered half-time. Twelve or more semester credits are considered full-time. Each student must take a minimum of six semester credits in order to receive financial aid.

36 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog CLINIC Once a student begins matriculation into clinic, the student must be enrolled in a minimum of one clinical internship or observation at all times in order to sustain a clinical working body of information, unless the student is on an official leave of absence or has an approved degree completion plan that indicates only classes are needed. Many classes require that the student be concurrently enrolled in clinic in order to have clinical references to the material being taught.

CONDUCT Students are expected to assist in creating and maintaining an educational environment which will ensure fellow students the opportunity to achieve their educational objectives without unnecessary inconvenience, and are expected to assist in protecting the safety, welfare, and property of the college and its members. Students are responsible for ascertaining and complying with the regulations and procedures of the college. All assignments and tests that are part of a course must be completed as requested. It is the student’s responsibility to complete all work on time as assigned. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. The Student Policy and Procedure Manual can be accessed through the college website.

THE ABSENCE POLICY Once matriculated into the residency program attendance at all classes and clinics is mandatory. Extenuating circumstances (beyond one’s control) may exempt one from class or clinic. The student will recieve an excused absence and will not have points deducted from their graded assignments due solely to the absence. For complete details consult the Student Policy and Procedure Manual.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 37 PROGRESS EVALUATIONS Clinical supervisors are required to submit evaluations of each student’s clinical performance and progress each term or at other times on the standard evaluation forms designed by the school. At the end of each term, all students are evaluated by the relevant faculty to determine eligibility to enter the subsequent term. GRADING POLICY Students receive a report of grades each term. The standard of measurement used is as follows:

Grade Point A 95 - 100 4.0 A- 90 - 94 3.7 B+ 87 - 89 3.3 B 83 - 86 3.0 B- 80 - 82 2.7 C+ 77 - 79 2.3 C 75 - 76 2.0 F less than 75 0 TESTS AND COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS Written, practical, and oral exams are used to determine the student’s progress and ability to retain and integrate course material. At least one mid-term and one final exam are required in each class unless waived by the Executive Director. In addition, individual teachers may require tests, quizzes, research papers, presentations, or projects. The online courses have assessment mechanisms unique to each course. AUDIT POLICY Any student enrolled in the degree-granting program at Southwest Acupuncture College who successfully passes a course taken for credit may be allowed to audit that course later without cost. This decision is based upon space availability, instructor approval, permission by the Executive Director, the nature of the class being offered, and the student’s equivalent background. Chinese Medical Theory 101/102 can be audited by anyone provided they apply to the college and meet the Admissions requirements. Licensed healthcare professionals and graduates may also be allowed to audit classes if they submit an application, meet the college’s admissions requirements, and meet the prerequisites of each class. The cost for auditing is the same as taking the class for credit. Credit is not awarded for audited classes. Auditing students only observe the course; they do not participate. Clinic nor hands-on or practical classes can be audited. Qualifying students must complete an Enrollment Agreement and a Registration Form in order to audit any class.

38 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog CORE CURRICULUM CLASSES In order for students to become highly proficient in Oriental medicine, a thorough understanding of core class content is of the utmost importance. In order to assure this proficiency, the minimum passing grade in the following subjects, is a final course grade of 80%. Chinese Medical Theory I & II 101/102 Chinese Medical Theory III 203 Introduction to Diagnosis 122A & B Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 112 Point Energetics I 131 Point Location I 141 Point Energetics II 132 Point Location II 142 Chinese Herbal Materia Medica I 162 Chinese Herbal Materia Medica II 204 Chinese Herbal Materia Medica III 322 Human Anatomy and Physiology 200A & B Chinese Medical Theory IV 271 ACADEMIC CONCERN At all times, a minimum grade of 75% in each class (or 80% in core curriculum classes) and satisfactory evaluations from each of their immediate clinical supervisors, is required of all students. An unsatisfactory evaluation from a clinical supervisor is treated the same as a failing grade. A student whose grade falls between a 75%-79% (and 80%-82% in core curriculum classes) will be issued a letter of Academic Concern. An Academic Concern signals a potential problem and triggers a friendly response from academic administration to help the students in a particular area. Students who receive such a letter are required to meet with their respective teacher to discuss the fact that their academic performance is falling below the level of excellence expected at Southwest Acupuncture College and to see what the school can do to help the students maximize their potential. It is preferable that no less than a B average be maintained. ACADEMIC WARNING Any student whose grade falls below a 75% in any class (or 80% in core curriculum classes) or clinic will be subject to written notice of Academic Warning from the Academic Dean and will be required to meet with the Dean and the respective teacher to discuss ways in which the situation may be remedied. If the class or clinic in which the student is failing is part of the operating body of knowledge required for clinical performance, the student may, at the discretion of the Academic Dean and Executive Director, be removed from clinic for the remainder of the term.

If a student who is eligible for Financial Aid under any Title IV program, or any other Financial Aid program, is issued a letter of Academic Warning, a copy will be sent to the Financial Aid Officer. The student may be required to meet with the Financial Aid Officer to discuss the warning. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITES Information regarding student rights and responsibilities, misconduct, grievance and appeals procedures, and all new policies created after the publication of the catalog are described in the Student Policy and Procedure Manual and the Student Clinic Manual which are provided to each student at registration.

A complete description of all policies and procedures and academic progress can be found in the Student Policy and Procedure Manual

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 39 ACADEMIC PROBATION Any student may be placed on academic probation for any of the following reasons: 1. Student’s cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 2.0 in that semester. 2. Student’s semester Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 2.0 for all classes or 2.7 for core curriculum classes in that semester. 3. The student receives a grade of “Fail” (F) for any class or clinic. 4. Habitual poor academic performance due to excessive unexcused absence from class and/or clinic as determined collaboratively by the Academic Dean and Campus Director. Academic Probation shall be imposed for a period of one term, unless otherwise provided by the Academic Contract or by memorandum. A student on Academic Probation will meet with the Academic Dean and sign an Academic Contract. During Academic Probation, depending on the judgment of the Academic Dean and his or her assessment of achievement of required prerequisites, students may be allowed to continue permitted coursework. The maximum period on academic probation for the entire program cannot exceed two semesters. Should a student meet the threshold to be placed on academic probation for the third time, that student will be dismissed from the program.

If a student who is eligible for Financial Aid under any Title IV program, VA benefits, or any other Financial Aid program is placed on academic probation, a copy will be sent to the Financial Aid Officer and reported to the appropriate government agencies. The student will be required to meet with the Financial Aid Officer to discuss the academic probation. Students may receive Financial Aid during this academic probationary period.

INCOMPLETE An Incomplete indicates that a student must complete further work in a course before a grade can be given. Not completing coursework does not automatically give the student an “Incomplete.” An Incomplete is only granted by the individual teacher involved for extenuating circumstances. In the case of an Incomplete grade in any class, the student may be allowed 30 days to make up the Incomplete. If at the end of 30 days the student still has not made up the Incomplete, but has shown sufficient progress, he/she may be allowed another 30 days, based upon the professional judgment of the instructor. If, at the end of the 60 days, the student still has not made up the Incomplete, he/she will be required to retake the class, at an additional expense, in order to obtain credit for the course. The student must pay any expenses incurred in the process of making up the Incomplete, i.e., teacher’s time, cost of administering exams, etc. An Incomplete will automatically become a “Fail” if not resolved within 60 days and shall be recorded as such on the student’s official transcript. The Financial Aid Officer will be notified of all incomplete grades received by students eligible for Financial Aid. MISSED EXAM POLICY If a student is unable to attend a scheduled midterm, quiz, or final examination due to an emergency, he/she must call the Administrative Office before the exam time. The office will notify the instructor and the Academic Dean will determine if the emergency qualifies for an excused missed exam. Students may be asked to document the illness or emergency. Students who qualify for excused missed exams will be allowed to take a make-up exam in accordance with the make-up exam policy. Please note, there are still fees for an excused make-up exam. Failure to contact the administration will constitute an unexcused missed exam and will result in failure of the exam. There are no make-up exams for failed exams. Midterms, quizzes, any other assignment, and finals will be calculated into the final grade according to the percentages of the final grade listed in the syllabus for each class. Should poor performance on an exam bring the final grade below the minimum passing grade for a class (80% for core curriculum and 75% for the rest of classes), the student will receive a failed grade for the course, and need to take the course when offered again, at additional charge.

40 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog MAKE-UP EXAMS If a student qualifies for an excused missed exam due to documented illness or emergency, he/she will be allowed a make- up exam. The cost of each make-up exam is $90.00 plus an $8.00 per hour proctoring fee. The cost of a final make-up exam is $120.00 plus an $8.00 per hour proctoring fee. The cost of a makeup quiz is $15.00 and a $5.00 proctoring fee. Make-up exams may be oral or written.

DROP/ADD 1. Students may add or drop classes and clinics anytime during the 1st two weeks of each term. All dropped and added classes are subject to approval by the Academic Dean. 2. After the second week of the term no classes or clinics may be added without prior approval of the Academic Dean. 3. There is a processing fee for each class or clinic added or dropped in addition to any necessary tuition adjustments. 4. Students must use the Drop/Add/Withdrawal Form for all Drop/Adds.

The student must seek advice from the Academic Dean regarding the effect drops will have on his/her program schedule. The Financial Aid Officer will be notified immediately if the student is eligible for Financial Aid, and the student will be advised of the effect that the drop/add will have on his/her Financial Aid eligibility. Refunds shall be made according to the Refund Policy.

CLINIC DROP POLICY Selection of clinic at the clinic selection or survey confirmation is considered registration and beginning of the term for clinic. Confirmed clinics allow the school to confirm or cancel clinics with supervisors, set up the clinic appointment books, and begin booking patients. When students drop clinics, it may result in an insufficient number of students in certain clinics to feasibly run the clinic. Canceling the clinic at this point creates a hardship to the supervisors, patients, student interns, and student observers who have committed to the published schedule. A student who drops a clinic will be charged a Clinic Drop Fee of $50.00 per week for each week since the date of clinic selection. Tuition will be refunded according to the Standard Refund Policy.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL A student may withdraw from a course anytime after the drop/add period has ended up to the ninth week of a 15-week course. Shorter courses have a similar withdraw period (withdrawal is not permitted after 60% of the course is completed). Instructors will enter a grade of “Withdraw Pass” if the student’s cumulative grade at time of withdrawal is a passing grade or “Withdraw Fail” if the student’s grade at the time of withdrawal is a failing grade. A “Withdraw Fail” is calculated as an “F” in the student’s GPA. After the withdraw period, students may receive a grade of “Fail” if they are no longer in attendance. Students must complete the Drop/Add/Withdrawal Form for all withdrawals. The Financial Aid Officer will be notified immediately if the student is eligible for Financial Aid. After a student officially withdraws from a course, he/she will have to repeat the course in full in order to receive credit for it. Refunds shall be made according to the Refund Policy. LEAVE OF ABSENCE A student may apply for a formal leave of absence by making a request in writing to the Academic Dean and completing a Leave of Absence Form. A leave of absence may be taken for a maximum of one year. A student who fails to return from a leave of absence will be withdrawn from the program. A student who is granted a leave of absence must meet all requirements for graduation that are in effect at the time of re-admission regardless of what the requirements were when the student was originally enrolled. A change of graduation date and a new Degree of Completion Plan will be drafted for return.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 41 PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL Any student who wishes to withdraw from the program may do so by filling out a Formal Withdrawal from the Program Form. The Financial Aid Officer will be informed immediately of the withdrawal of any student who is on Financial Aid and will conduct an exit interview with such student. Any student who formally withdraws from the program will be subject to the re- admissions policy if at any time they wish to be re-admitted. Refunds will be made according to the Refund Policy.

Any student who misses ten consecutive calendar days of class and/or clinic without prior arrangement with the Academic Dean is subject to being disqualified from attending the program and will automatically be administratively withdrawn from the program. Refunds and additional charges, if due, will be made according to the Refund Policy. INTERCAMPUS TRANSFER A student may request a transfer from one Southwest Acupuncture College campus to another. The student must request the transfer a minimum of eight weeks before the end of the semester for possible transfer in the subsequent term. The request must be in writing by filling out the Intercampus Transfer Request Form. Transfers are considered on a case-by-case basis and are partially dependent on space availability in classes and clinics. Students on Academic Probation will not be allowed to request a transfer until they are no longer on probation and until they have fulfilled the terms of their Academic Contract at the originating campus.

If a student is not on probation the student will be considered for transfer upon initial approval of the Executive Director. If the Executive Director approves of a transfer the Dean of the originating campus will forward the student’s Degree Completion Program to the Dean of the destination campus for approval by the Academic Dean of that campus. A fee of $150.00 is required for an Intercampus Transfer. The student will need to pay for a replacement Student ID Card for the new campus. All library books must be retuned to the library. The Financial Aid Officer will be notified of the transfer. The college is not responsible for any moving, living, or work arrangements in the destination city made by the student until the Intercampus Transfer has been approved. RE-ADMISSION Any student who has voluntarily withdrawn from the program before completing all requirements for graduation or whose leave of absence has expired for a period of one year may be considered for re-admission upon approval of the Academic Dean and the Campus Director. Upon approval the student must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for re- admittance to the program without having to repeat the entire course of study: 1. Submit a current application and all supporting documents and fees. 2. Have an interview with the Academic Dean to review coursework completed and draft a plan of action and a course of study for completion of the course/clinical work. 3. Prove that he/she possesses the current expected knowledge in the field. A proficiency exam, which may be written and/ or oral, will be determined by a review committee composed of the Executive Director, Academic Dean, relevant faculty and department heads if any. 4. Failing proof of proficiency, he/she may be required to retake classes in his/her areas of weakness at an additional cost or may be required to retake the entire program at his/her own expense. 5. Meet all requirements for graduation that are in effect at the time of re-admission regardless of what the requirements were when the student originally enrolled.

42 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS In order to graduate from the program a student must: 1. Receive at least a 75% (80% in core curriculum classes) passing grade from each teacher in each class that constitutes the academic program of Southwest Acupuncture College. 2. Receive satisfactory evaluations from each of his/her immediate clinical supervisors. 3. Pass proficiency examinations (written and practical) as required. 4. Receive faculty consensus that performance warrants graduation. 5. Satisfactorily complete 1262.5 recorded clinical hours in the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization program (1042.5 hours in the Master of Acupuncture program). At least 150 hours must be observational and a minimum of 350 actual treatments performed by the student in the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization program and 250 actual treatments performed in the Master of Acupuncture program. 6. Complete policy requirementsbfornperformance of adjunct therapies in the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization and Master of Acupuncture programs and prescription of herbs in the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization program. 7. Complete all class and clinic evaluations. 8. Return all library materials to the college. 9. Satisfy all financial obligations to the college. 10. If Financial Aid was received while at the college, a Financial Aid exit interview is necessary.

GRADUATION Graduation is held annually at each campus in August at the end of the academic year. Students who complete the program earlier than the August date, such as transfer students or students finishing in April or December, may attend the graduation closest to the time they complete the program.

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES The college provides accommodations for students with disabilities and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission and retention of students. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, qualified persons with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation to achieve nondiscriminatory access to programs, services, and activities. In order to receive accommodations, the student must begin the process by filing out an Accommodation Application and Request for Accommodations Form. In compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA),there are no additional expenses for students with disabilities. For more information to discuss your specific needs, please schedule an appointment with the Academic Dean and/or Disability Coordinator.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 43 THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization Program

Course Name Course Number Classification Semester Hours Credit Hours

Chinese Medical Theory I & II 101/102 OM 90.0 6.00 Clean Needle Technique 103 BCS 8.0 0.39 Clinic Training Meeting I 107 BCS 2.0 0.04 Oriental Nutrition 111 HD 45.0 3.00 Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 112 ATC 45.0 2.25 Medical Terminology 115 BCS 30.0 0.66 Introduction to Diagnosis I 122A OMT 45.0 3.00 Introduction to Diagnosis II 122B OMT 45.0 3.00 Poins Energetics I 131 OMT 45.0 3.00 Point Energetics II 132 OMT 45.0 3.00 Point Location I with practicum lab 141 OMT 45.0 2.25 Point Location II with practicum lab 142 OMT 45.0 2.25 Clinical Observation I 151 AHCO 52.5 1.16 Clinical Observation II 152 AHCO 52.5 1.16 Oriental Physical Therapy I 161 ATC 45.0 2.40 Chinese Herbal Materia Medica I 162 HD 45.0 3.00 Tai Ji 171 OMT 15.0 0.50 Qi Gong 181 OMT 15.0 0.50 Clinical Observation III 191 AHCO 52.5 1.16 Human Anatomy & Physiology 200A/B BCS 90.0 6.00 Orthopedic Anatomy 200C BCS 45.0 3.00 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 201 BCS 6.0 0.13 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Refresher 202 BCS 6.0 0.13 Chinese Medical Theory III 203 OMT 45.0 3.00 Chinese Herbal Materia Medica II 204 HD 45.0 3.00 Oriental Physical Therapy II 205 ATC 45.0 2.40 Pediatric Differentiation of Disease and Treatment 206 AHTC 45.0 2.50 Clinic Training Meeting II 207 BCS 2.0 0.04 Differentiation of Disease I 211 OMT 45.0 3.00 Differentiation of Disease II 212 OMT 45.0 3.00 Western Physical Exam & Laboratory Diagnosis 215 BCS 45.0 3.00 Needle Technique Practicum 221 ATC 45.0 2.25 Western Pathology and Diagnosis I 222 BCS 45.0 3.00 Point Location III with practicum lab 231 OMT 45.0 2.25 Point Location IV with practicum lab 232 OMT 45.0 2.25 Intermediate Clinical Diagnosis 241 ATC 45.0 2.25 Advanced Clinical Diagnosis 242 ATC 45.0 2.25 Clinical Internship I 250 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship II 251 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship III 252 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship IV 253 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship V 254 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship VI 255 ACT 52.5 1.16 Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines 261 HD 45.0 3.00

44 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Master of Acupuncture and Master of Chinese Medicine Program Specialization (Cont.)

Course Name Course Number Classification Semester Hours Credit Hours

Traditional Herbal Prescriptions I 262 HD 45.0 3.00 Chinese Medical Theory IV 271 OMT 45.0 3.00 Clinical Counseling 272 BCS 45.0 3.00 Pharmacology 291 BCS 45.0 3.00 Western Pathology and Diagnosis II 301 BCS 45.0 3.00 OB/GYN 302 OMT 45.0 3.00 Clinical Training Meeting III 307 BCS 2.0 0.04 Traditional Herbal Prescriptions II 311 HD 45.0 3.00 Intermediate Clinical Herbal Prescribing 312 HCT 52.5 1.16 Chinese Herbal Materia Medica III 322 HD 45.0 3.00 Western Pathology and Diagnosis III 332 BCS 45.0 3.00 Public Health/Epidemiology 335 BCS 45.0 3.00 Advanced Needle Technique & Palpatory Diagnosis 341 ACT 45.0 2.50 Clinical Internship VII 351 AHTC 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship VIII 352 AHTC 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship IX 361 AHTC 52.5 1.16 Advanced Clinical Herbal Prescribing 362 HCT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship X 371 AHTC 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship XI 372 AHTC 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship - Break Clinic 290/350 AHTC 17.5 0.38 Practice Management/Medical Ethics 382 BCS 45.0 3.00 Classical Herbal Theory 392 HD 45.0 3.00 Needle Technique Microsystems 400 ATC 45.0 2.50 Traumatology and Emergency Medicine 401 BCS 45.0 3.00 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training and 402 BCS 2.0 0.04 the Transmission of Infectious Disease

OSHA Refresher I 403 BCS 1.0 0.02 OSHA Refresher II 404 BCS 1.0 0.02 Herb Review 410 HD 45.0 3.00 Internal Medicine I 420 HD 45.0 3.00 Internal Medicine II 421 HD 45.0 3.00 Chinese Pharmacology 430 HD 30.0 2.00

Summary Hours Credit

Number of Observation Hours 157.5 3.48 Number of Actual Clinical Treatment (i.e. Internship) Hours 700.0 15.46 Number of Other Clinical Hours (classroom) 405.0 21.30 Total Number of Clinical Hours 1262.5 40.24 Total Number of Biomedical Hours 600.0 37.51 Total Number of Oriental Medical Theory and Related Arts 705.0 43.00 Herb Didactic Hours* 525.0 35.00 Total Number of Didactic Hours 1830.0 115.51 Total Number of Hours and Credits 3092.2 155.75

* Most of the diagnosis in OMT are required to use herbs. Additionally herbs are used clinically in all third year clinics and virtually all other treatment clinics for reinforcement of acupuncture treatment. www.acupuncturecollege.edu 45 THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Master of Acupuncture Program

Course Name Course Number Classification Semester Hours Credit Hours

Chinese Medical Theory I & II 101/102 OM 90.0 6.00 Clean Needle Technique 103 BCS 8.0 0.39 Clinic Training Meeting I 107 BCS 2.0 0.04 Oriental Nutrition 111 HD 45.0 3.00 Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 112 ATC 45.0 2.25 Medical Terminology 115 BCS 30.0 0.66 Introduction to Diagnosis I 122A OMT 45.0 3.00 Introduction to Diagnosis II 122B OMT 45.0 3.00 Points Energetics I 131 OMT 45.0 3.00 Point Energetics II 132 OMT 45.0 3.00 Point Location I with practicum lab 141 OMT 45.0 2.25 Point Location II with practicum lab 142 OMT 45.0 2.25 Clinical Observation I 151 AHCO 52.5 1.16 Clinical Observation II 152 AHCO 52.5 1.16 Oriental Physical Therapy I 161 ATC 45.0 2.40 Chinese Herbal Materia Medica I 162 HD 45.0 3.00 Tai Ji 171 OMT 15.0 0.50 Qi Gong 181 OMT 15.0 0.50 Clinical Observation III 191 AHCO 52.5 1.16 Human Anatomy & Physiology 200A/B BCS 90.0 6.00 Orthopedic Anatomy 200C BCS 45.0 3.00 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 201 BCS 6.0 0.13 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Refresher 202 BCS 6.0 0.13 Chinese Medical Theory III 203 OMT 45.0 3.00 Oriental Physical Therapy II 205 ATC 45.0 2.40 Pediatric Differentiation of Disease and Treatment 206 AHTC 45.0 2.50 Clinic Training Meeting II 207 BCS 2.0 0.04 Differentiation of Disease I 211 OMT 45.0 3.00 Differentiation of Disease II 212 OMT 45.0 3.00 Western Physical Exam & Laboratory Diagnosis 215 BCS 45.0 3.00 Needle Technique Practicum 221 ATC 45.0 2.25 Western Pathology and Diagnosis I 222 BCS 45.0 3.00 Point Location III with practicum lab 231 OMT 45.0 2.25 Point Location IV with practicum lab 232 OMT 45.0 2.25 Intermediate Clinical Diagnosis 241 ATC 45.0 2.25 Advanced Clinical Diagnosis 242 ATC 45.0 2.25 Clinical Internship I 250 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship II 251 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship III 252 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship IV 253 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship V 254 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship VI 255 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship VII 256 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship VIII 257 ACT 52.5 1.16

46 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Master of Acupuncture Program (continued)

Course Name Course Number Classification Semester Hours Credit Hours

Chinese Medical Theory IV 271 OMT 45.0 3.00 Clinical Counseling 272 BCS 45.0 3.00 Pharmacology 291 BCS 45.0 3.00 Clinical Internship IX 292 ACT 52.5 1.16 Clinical Internship X 293 ACT 52.5 1.16 Western Pathology and Diagnosis II 301 BCS 45.0 3.00 OB/GYN 302 OMT 45.0 3.00 Clinical Training Meeting III 307 BCS 2.0 0.04 Western Pathology and Diagnosis III 332 BCS 45.0 3.00 Public Health/Epidemiology 335 BCS 45.0 3.00 Advanced Needle Technique & Palpatory Diagnosis 341 ACT 45.0 2.50 Practice Management/Medical Ethics 382 BCS 45.0 3.00 Needle Technique Microsystems 400 ACT 45.0 2.50 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training and 402 BCS 2.0 0.04 the Transmission of Infectious Disease OSHA Refresher I 403 BCS 1.0 0.02 OSHA Refresher II 404 BCS 1.0 0.02 Specialty Topic Trigger Points 600 ACT 45.0 3.00 Specialty Topic Kotoma Inochi Medicine 610 ACT 45.0 3.00 Specialty Topic Sports Acupuncture 625 ACT 45.0 3.00 Specialty Topic 5 Element Acupncture or Advanced Tuina 640/645 ACT 45.0 3.00 * Specialty Topics are fulfilled through 3.00 credit acupuncture specialty elective offerings

Summary Hours Credit

Number of Observation Hours 157.5 3.48 Number of Actual Clinical Treatment (i.e. Internship) Hours 525.0 11.60 Number of Other Clinical Hours (classroom) 360.0 18.80 Total Number of Clinical Hours 1042.5 33.88 Total Number of Biomedical Science Hours 553.0 34.47 Total Number of Oriental Medical Theory and Related Arts 930.0 58.00 Total Number of Didactic Hours 1483.0 92.47 Total Number of Hours and Credits 2525.5 126.35

Note: Classes have prerequisites and co-requisites. The Prerequisite lists for all classes and clinics can be obtained from the Academic Dean

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 47 THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Electives

Course Name Course Number Classification Semester Hours Credit Hours

Clinical Internship 200, 300 ACT/AHCT 105.0 2.32 Introduction to 505 BCS 45.0 2.00 Trigger Points 600 ATC 45.0 2.25 Kototama Inochi Medicine 610 ATC 45.0 1.50 Japanese Meridian Therapy Practicum 615 ATC 45.0 2.50 Orthopedic Anatomy 620 BCS 45.0 3.00 Sports Acupuncture 625 ATC 45.0 2.25 Advanced Treatment of Disorders 630 OMT 45.0 3.00 Sleep Disorders and Acupuncture 635 OMT 45.0 3.00 Five Element Acupuncture 640 OMT 45.0 3.00 Advanced Tui Na 645 ATC 45.0 2.25 Cosmetic Acupuncture 650 ATC 45.0 2.25 Eight Extraordinary Vessels Specialty Class Part I 660 ATC 45.0 2.40 670 Divergent Meridians ATC 45.0 2.50 General Physics 700 BCS 30.0 2.00 Introduction to Organic and Inorganic Chemistry 710 BCS 30.0 2.00 Microbiology 711 BCS 15.0 1.00 Biochemistry 712 BCS 15.0 1.00 Surface Anatomy 720 BCS 9.0 0.45 Meditation 800 OMT 15.0 0.33 I/II Attunement and Healing 902 OMT 20.0 0.66 Chinese Herbal Medicine Making 910 HD 20.0 1.30 I Ching Study Group 930 OMT 15.0 1.00

Classification System: ACO = Acupuncture Clinic Observation ACT = Acupuncture Clinic Treatment AHCO = Acupuncture Herbal Clinic Observation AHCT = Acupuncture Herbal Clinic Treatment AHTC = Acupuncture Herbal Treatment Class ATC = Acupuncture Treatment Class BCS = Biomedical Clinical Sciences HC = Herbal Clinic HCT = Herbal Clinic Treatment HD = Herbal Didactic OMT = Oriental Medical Theory and Related Arts

Credit Conversion System 15 hours = 1 credit (significant homework and/or outside study) 30 hours = 1 credit (moderate homework and/or outside study) 45 hours = 1 credit (minimum homework and/or outside study)

48 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog Master of Acupuncture Three Calendar Year Program (9 semesters)

1st Semester Fall Course Total Sem Hrs/ 6th Semester Summer Course Total Sem Hrs/ Number Hours Cr wk Number Hours Cr wk Chinese Medical Theory I & II 101/102 90 6.00 6 Oriental Physical Therapy II 205 45 2.40 3 Medical Terminology 115 30 0.66 2 Clinical Internship II 251 52.5 1.16 3.5 Oriental Physical Therapy I 161 45 2.40 3 Clinical Internship III 252 52.5 1.16 3.5 Tai Ji 181 15 0.50 1 Pharmacology 291 45 3.00 3 Human Anatomy & Physiology 200A 45 3.00 3 OB/GYN 302 45 3.00 3 Public Heath/Epidemiology 335 45 3.00 3 Clinical Counseling 272 45 3.00 3 Total 270 15.56 18 Western Pathology & Diagnosis III 332 45 3.00 3 Total 330 16.72 22 2nd Semester Spring Course Total Sem Hrs/ Number Hours Cr wk 7th Semester Fall Course Total Sem Hrs/ Clinic Training Meeting I (1 day) 107 2 0.04 0 Number Hours Cr wk Oriental Nutrition 111 45 3.00 3 Clinical Internship IV 253 52.5 1.16 3.5 Introduction to Diagnosis 122A/B 45/45 6.00 6 Advanced Needle Technique 341 45 2.50 3 Point Energetics I 131 45 3.00 3 Practice Management/Med Ethics 382 45 3.00 3 Point Location I with practicum lab 141 45 2.25 3 Needle Technique Microsystems 400 45 2.50 3 Clinical Observation I 151 52.5 1.16 3.5 Specialty Topic 440 45 3.00 3 Qi Gong 181 15 0.50 1 Specialty Topic 445 45 3.00 3 Human Anatomy & Physiology 200B 45 3.00 3 Total 277.5 15.16 18.5 CPR (1 day) 201 6 0.13 0 Initial OSHA (1 day) 402 2 0.04 0 8th Semester Spring Course Total Sem Hrs/ Total 347.5 19.12 22.5 Number Hours Cr wk CPR Refresher (1 day) 202 6 0.13 0 3rd Semester Summer Course Total Sem Hrs/ Clinical Internship V 254 52.5 1.16 3.5 Number Hours Cr wk Clinical Internship VI 255 52.5 1.16 3.5 Clean Needle Technique (1 day) 103 8 0.39 0 Clinical Internship VII 256 52.5 1.16 3.5 Registered and paid for through OSHA Refresher II (1 day) 404 1 0.02 0 CCAOM Specialty Topic 450 45 3.00 3 Techniques of Acup & Moxibustion 112 45 2.25 3 Total 209.5 6.63 13.5 Point Energetics II 132 45 3.00 3 Point Location II with practicum lab 142 45 2.25 3 9th Semester Summer Course Total Sem Hrs/ Clinical Observation II 162 52.5 1.16 3.5 Number Hours Cr wk Orthopedic Anatomy 152 45 3.00 3 Clinical Internship VIII 257 257 52.5 1.16 3.5 Chinese Med Theory III/Zang Fu 200C 45 3.00 3 Clinical Internship IX 292 292 52.5 1.16 3.5 Total 285.5 15.05 18.5 Clinical Internship X 293 293 52.5 1.16 3.5 Specialty Topic 455 455 45 3.00 3 4th Semester Fall Course Total Sem Hrs/ Total 202.5 6.48 13.5 Number Hours Cr wk

Clinical Competency Exam 190 0 0 0 Clinical Observation III 191 52.5 1.16 3.5 Master of Acupuncture Differentiation of Disease I 204 45 3.00 3 Western Pathology & Diagnosis I 211 45 3.00 3 Total Hours 2525.50 Point Location III 222 45 2.25 3 Observation Hours 157.50 Intermediate Clinical Diagnosis 231 45 2.25 3 Internship Hours 525 Chinese Medical Theory IV 241 45 3.00 3 Online Class Hours 630 (24.95%) Total 277.5 14.66 18.5

5th Semester Spring Course Total Sem Hrs/

Number Hours Cr wk Clinic Training Meeting II (1 day) 207 2 0.04 0 Total Hours = number of hours spent in class per semester Differentiation of Disease II 212 45 3.00 3 Sem Cr = semester credit conferred Western Phys Exam & Lab 215 45 3.00 3 Hrs/wk = number of hours spent in class per week Diagnosis Needle Technique Practicum 221 45 2.25 3 * Online classes in yellow Point Location IV 232 45 2.25 3 Advanced Clinical Diagnosis 242 45 2.25 3 A schedule of classes for spring enrollment can be obtained by Clinical Internship I 250 52.5 1.16 3.5 contacting the Academic Dean Western Pathology & Diagnosis II 301 45 3.00 3 OSHA Refresher (1 day) 322 1 0.02 0 Total 325.5 16.97 21.5

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 49 50 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog www.acupuncturecollege.edu 51 TUITION AND OTHER EXPENSES

Tuition for didactic classes beginning Fall 2021 is $28.94 per semester hour. Tuition for the clinical portion is $30.10 per semester hour. The total number of semester hours in the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specilization program is 3092.5 and the Master of Acupuncture program is 2525.5. Tuition must be paid in full for each term at registration unless other financial arrangements have been made with the college. In addition to tuition and living expenses, there are a number of other expenses that the student should anticipate as part of an acupuncture education. Such fees include:

Registration fee $ 50.00 per term Late registration fee $ 80.00 per term Drop/Add fee $ 40.00 per course/clinic Transcript fee $ 12.00 per transcript Books $ 500.00-600.00 per year Acupuncture supplies $ 200.00-300.00 per year Make-up/missed exam fee $ 90.00 & proctoring fee; $15/ quiz, $8 proctor Make-up final exam fee $ 120.00 plus proctoring fee Proctor fee for make-up exam $ 8.00 per hour Clinic fee $ 45.00 per clinic Non-credit clinic fee $ 75.00 per clinic Malpractice insurance fee $ 60.00 per term Student services fee $ 20.00 per term Graduate processing fee $ 200.00 paid in the last term Change of graduation date fee $ 50.00 per occurrence Leave of absence/reinstatement fee $ 100.00 per occurrence Challenge exams $ 150.00 per exam plus proctoring fee Intercampus transfer fee $ 150.00 per occurrence Clinical Competency exam fee $ 200.00 paid in the semester exam is taken Curriculum Competency exam fee $ 150.00 per exam 1, 2 & 3

Students should anticipate an annual tuition increase, which may be 5% or more. In New Mexico, state sales tax is charged on tuition as well as all of the above fees. No tax is charged for the online portion of the program.

The Student Services Fee is a fee collected by the college each term for student services not included in the tuition. It subsidizes the purified drinking systems, student lounge amenities, student telephones, and other services coordinated by administration on an as needed basis.

The Graduate Processing Fee is a fee assessed to the students in their last term. It covers the cost of diplomas, processing interviews with numerous administrators, and rapid transcript preparation for the graduates for various state and national constituencies.

PAYMENT PLANS The college has a payment plan for those students that are not receiving financial aid and can’t pay their full balance at the time of registration. The payment plan allows the student to make 4 equal installments during the course of the semester. The first payment will be due immediately, and the following 3 payments will be due on the 15th of each month thereafter. Payment plans are made with a monthly late fee charge of 1.25% (15% per year). Balances must be paid in full each semester. Students must make arrangements for a payment plan with the bookkeeping office.

52 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog REFUND POLICY

STANDARD REFUND POLICY All students shall have three working days from the time of signing their Enrollment Agreement to withdraw from the program and receive a 100% refund. Refunds for students withdrawing from the program shall be given in accordance with the following standard refund policy based on the last date of attendance in the class or clinic.

Time Frame Tuition Refund First week (after first day of class) 90% refund Second to third week 50% refund Fourth to seventh week 25% refund Eighth week or later No refund

REFUND POLICY FOR FINANCIAL AID BORROWERS Regulations governing refunds of Title IV government loans require schools to refund all unearned tuition to the student's lender rather than the student. This in turn lowers the amount of the student's loan. Refunds of government loans are determined on a proportional calculation based on the date of withdrawal through 60% of the payment period. No refund is due if a student withdraws after the 60% period (after the ninth week). In addition, when a school's refund policy differs from the federal policy, students may be charged for the difference.

REFUND POLICY FOR DROPPED CLASSES Students who continue in the program but drop or withdraw from a class or classes in order to lighten their course load will be refunded according to the Standard Refund Policy. Drop/Withdrawal fees apply in all cases. There are NO REFUNDS FOR ELECTIVES, which have minimum enrollments.

REFUND POLICY FOR DROPPED CLINICS Selection of clinic at the clinic selection meetings or survey confirmation is considered registration for clinsic. Clinic selection allows staff to confirm clinics with supervisors or cancel them, set up the clinic appointment books, and begin booking patients. Students shall have three working days from the time of clinic selection to drop the clinics and receive a 100% refund. A student who drops a clinic after three working days will be charged a Clinic Drop Fee of $50.00 per week for each week from the date of the clinic selection meeting or survey confirmation up to the beginning of the semester. Tuition refunds for clinic shall be given in accordance with the Standard Refund Policy.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 53 STUDENT FINANCIAL AID FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM Through Title IV of the Federal Higher Education Act, Southwest Acupuncture College participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan program administered by the Department of Education. Direct loans have fixed interest rates. These loans are awarded in unsubsidized interest.

An unsubsidized loan is not awarded on the basis of need. Students awarded unsubsidized loans are charged interest at a fixed rate from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. A student can choose to pay the interest while in school or allow it to accumulate. If the interest is allowed to accumulate, it will be capitalized, that is, the unpaid interest will be added to the principle balance of the loan and will increase the amount owed. Most students are eligible to borrow the graduate/professional Direct loan maximum of $20,500.00 every two semesters.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN Begin by creating a FSA ID on the Department of Education's Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) website at www.fafsa.ed.gov. A FSA ID will consist of a user name and password you create. The FSA ID allows you to electronically sign your application and access your SAR (Student Aid Report).

After you create your FSA ID, complete and submit your FASA application. You will need our Federal school code G26220. This code is valid for the Santa Fe and Boulder campus locations. Then wait two or three days, return to the website and review your application for errors by choosing the Print Student Aid Report link. Notification of error is located on the last page of the SAR. After you have reviewed your application and made any necessary corrections, print a copy for your records. The Financial Aid office will automatically receive the SAR when you apply for the FAFSA. Once you have been accepted as a student at the college, a Financial Aid Application Packet containing additional loan information will be provided to you. Please visit our website at www.acupuncturecollege.edu for the lastest Financial Aid application tips and instructions. For additional information about the Federal Direct Graduate Loan Program, view the online version of the booklet The Student Guide at www.studentaid.ed.gov/guide, or order a free copy by calling (800) 433-4243. Go to www.studentaid.ed.gov for online resources that cover the full range of financial aid topics including student loan repayment options. You can also call the U.S. Department of Education at (800) 433-3243 for assistance in completing the FAFSA application. ALTERNATIVE SUPPLEMENTAL LOANS Alternative supplemental loans are private sources of Financial Aid awarded to qualified borrowers whose loans have been approved based upon their credit rating. These supplemental loans are available for students who need to borrow additional money to meet educational costs and living expenses that exceed what is available from the Direct Loan program. It is the responsibility of the student to contact and apply directly with the lender of their choice. SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS Southwest Acupuncture College has several small scholarships, all of which are available at each campus. These scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding promise as a practitioner, or high levels of scholarship and academic achievement. Thaddeus Bukowski Memorial Scholarship In special memory of Thaddeus Bukowski, a businessperson who provided scholarships for needy students, this memorial scholarship commemorates his support of acupuncture education. This scholarship of five hundred dollars is awarded annually to one first year student who is entering the second year of the program. This student demonstrates outstanding promise as a practitioner during his/her first year of school. The Fourth Treasure Scholarship

This scholarship of five hundred dollars is awarded annually to a second year student entering the third year who has demonstrated academic excellence during his/her second year of school. One scholarship is given to one student at each campus.

54 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog The Golden Flower Scholarship This scholarship acknowledging herbal achievement is offered by Golden Flower Chinese Herbs. The amount of the scholarship ranges between $1000 - $1500. This scholarship is given annually to one MAc/MCHM student at each campus who has completed the Materia Medica and Prescriptions sequences as well as Patent Medicines and Intermediate Clinical Prescribing.

The Gentle Tiger Scholarship The Gentle Tiger Scholarship in the amount of $500.00, is awarded annually at each campus to students who have completed Point Location 141/142 and Point Energetics 131/132 and who show superior point location skills and understanding of the clinical energetics of points. The scholarship is created in memory of our teacher, Dr. Lynsay Tunnell, who taught second year points for many years in New Mexico.

Other Scholarships and Grants Private corporations and foundations offer scholarships and grants to students. Most public libraries will have information on scholarships and grants from the private sector. Occasionally the college receives applications for scholarships from private foundations and makes these available to students. In addition, students can search for private scholarships at www.fastweb.com. Veteran’s Benefits

Southwest Acupuncture College is approved for Veteran’s benefits at both campuses. Contact your local VA office or our school for application forms if you are eligible and have been accepted as a student at this college.

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), this educational institution adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from VA.

This educational institution will not prevent the student's enrollment, assess a late penalty fee to the student, require the student to secure alternative or additional funding, deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class, provide a written request to be certified, provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.

PLEASE NOTE: The Department of Veteran Affairs does not permit re-certification of courses successfully completed in the past.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs {VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https:f/www.benefits.va.gov/gi/Jill. For Further Information

For additional information about Financial Aid at Southwest Acupuncture College, call the Financial Aid Office at (505) 888-8898 option 3, e-mail: [email protected], or go to our website at www.acupuncturecollege.edu.

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56 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CHINESE MEDICAL THEORY I & II 101/102 These ninety hours comprise the first half of a 180 hour foundation in classical Oriental medical theory. This course emphasizes the historical and central theories of acupuncture and Oriental medicine such as Yin/Yang, Five Elements, vital substances, Chinese organ physiology, and an introduction to the causes of the disease.

CLEAN NEEDLE TECHNIQUE 103 This class, sponsored by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM), teaches students the appropriate knowledge of sterilization and sanitation procedures as they apply to the practice of acupuncture. This course prepares the student for needle technique classes and clinical internship. Additionally, it satisfies one part of the National Certification process. The cost is approximately $150.00 and is not included in the cost of the tuition. CCAOM teaches this class at the college.

CLINIC TRAINING MEETING I 107 This course introduces the student to the processes of the clinical program and trains the student in expected clinical skills, progressive competencies that are used to evaluate student performance, clinic policy, HIPAA requirements, and training on universal precautions. The Clinic Manual and Clinic Evaluation Handbook are reviewed.

ORIENTAL NUTRITION 111 This course assists students in the understanding and application of nutritional therapies according to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. Food properties are discussed as they relate to the 8 principles, Five Elements, and Yin/ Yang theories. Students also explore other dietary therapies, fasting techniques, western dietary supplements (including vitamins, minerals, and common western herbs) and become aware of eating disorders that affect patient care.

TECHNIQUES OF ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION 112 This course provides the student with a comprehensive knowledge of setting up a clean field, beginning needle techniques, moxibustion practices, and adjunct therapies commonly used in the clinical setting. The focus of this class is on the practical application and development of skills in a clean and safe environment. There are also written and practical examinations to assist in building a strong and thorough foundation in these areas. Students are expected to integrate current knowledge of point location with developing needling skills. The student prepares a full working kit with the supplies needed for this class and clinical internship.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 115 In this course students complete a medical terminology book. The book is reviewed and graded by a mentor on the college staff. The student is exposed to common medical terminology by way of this system.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 57 INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSIS 122A The first of two courses on the methods of diagnosis, this part introduces the diagnostic frameworks of tongue and pulse examination. Historical background and justifications for both are presented, along with a brief comparison with other systems. The bulk of the class is discussion of the diagnostic meanings of the material presented, and the diagnostic meanings derived from inspection, auscultation, and olfaction.

INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSIS 122B This second of two courses on the methods of diagnosis teaches students how to conduct complete initial and follow-up interviews. Additionally, students learn general palpation skills, specifically, how to palpate the Front Mu and Back Shu points. Clinical practice in tongue and pulse and the interview are provided.

POINT ENERGETICS I 131 This class begins with an in-depth outline of the classification system used for all acupuncture points. Following the exposition of this model, the major points from 1 to the beginning of the Bladder channel, their traditional Chinese actions (energetics), clinical usage, contraindications, and basic treatment techniques are discussed. Introductory descriptions of organ functions, main and collateral pathways are given.

POINT ENERGETICS II 132 In this course, students continue the study of functions and indications of the balance of the acupuncture points, including the points of the Governing and Conception Vessels Channels.

POINT LOCATION I WITH PRACTICUM LAB 141 This class begins with a very basic introductory description of each meridian and collateral pathways pertaining to that organ. Students are required to memorize the locations, angles, and depths of insertion of points, contraindications, needling methods and internal pathways of the meridians for all points from Lung 1 to the beginning of the Bladder channel.

POINT LOCATION II WITH PRACTICUM LAB 142 This course is a hands-on practical class covering the balance of the acupuncture points, including the Governing and Conception Vessels Channels. Students are required to memorize the exact anatomical locations of the points. As each meridian is introduced, there is an introductory description of the meridian’s external and internal pathways followed by a presentation on angles and depths of insertion, contraindications, and needling methods.

CLINICAL OBSERVATION I 151 This is the first phase of the student’s clinical education, consisting of one clinical shift, 3.5 hours per week. Students are introduced to clinical practice and the experience of working with patients. Students also fulfill certain responsibilities in assisting student interns through the observation of treatments performed by clinical supervisors and upper level students in the college clinic. Students start learning the role of an acupuncturist in an actual clinical setting, along with basic principles of diagnosis and treatment. Students keep a clinical notebook of treatments observed that is graded at the end of the term. At the end of the clinic shift, students participate in grand rounds where they can ask questions about what they observed and hear summary of the cases.

58 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog CLINICAL OBSERVATION II 152 Students spend another shift in the college clinic in an observational capacity. Each shift consists of 3.5 hours of observation of treatments performed by clinical supervisors and upper level students. Students continue to fulfill observership responsibilities, learn the role of acupuncturist in an actual clinical setting, along with basic principles of diagnosis and treatment. Students keep a clinical notebook of treatments observed that is graded at the end of the term. At the end of the clinic shift, students participate in grand rounds where they can ask questions about what they observed and hear summary of the cases. Practical skills and theoretical knowledge acquired in previous or concurrent classes assume greater significance at this level of training.

ORIENTAL PHYSICAL THERAPY I 161 This course on Oriental physical therapy is designed to introduce the basic principles of Amma, , and Japanese Meridian Therapy and the manipulations commonly used in healthcare practice. Lecturing focuses on the practical aspects of Japanese Shiatsu and theory. To master the basic techniques of Oriental physical therapy, students are expected to conduct extensive in-class and out of class practice.

CHINESE HERBAL MATERIA MEDICA I 162 The first in a three part course series, this segment examines approximately 100 commonly used herbs arranged and presented by traditional categories. Each class discusses a particular category of herbs. Then herbs in that category are discussed in detail, including explanations of their properties, functions, indications, and contraindications. Zang fu theory and diagnostic information is applied to facilitate the understanding of the herbs.

TAI JI 171 Tai Ji is an ancient Chinese art that is both meditative and physical in nature. It coordinates slow flowing movements with one’s breath allowing for the cultivation of inner tranquility, mental, emotional and physical balance, and bodily health. Tai Ji is taught in the curriculum to assist the student in support of their health and as a tool for their patients’ well being. Various styles are offered within the context of an Oriental medical education.

QI GONG 181 Qi Gong is the ancient Chinese method of cultivating and using vital energy in the body. There exist many different styles of Qi Gong each with its own particular objective. From the ancient Chinese perspective Qi Gong practice is used in increasing awareness of the dynamic state of one’s own body (the microcosm), and thus, the universal laws of the external world (the macrocosm). In this experiential course, students learn the traditional coordinated movements and techniques which are used to sense, increase, manipulate and locate Qi within their bodies, and how to harmonize this energy with the energy of nature.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 59 CLINICAL COMPETENCY EXAM 190 The clinical competency exam is taken concurrently with Clinical Observation 191, the last of the observation clinics and prior to beginning clinical internship. The competency exam has written and practical portions that test the attainment of minimal clinical competency to establish baseline internship skills and to ensure patient safety. The test is comprehensive and covers material taught in 101/102, 112, 122A/B, 131, 132, 141, 142, and 203. Students may attempt the exam twice in one semester. A second failure will involve delaying entry into internship and the student may attempt the exam a third time in the next semester with additional exam fees. A third failure results in dismissal from the program.

CLINICAL OBSERVATION III 191 This clinic completes one full cycle of study and observation within the college clinic. The students have the opportunity in an observational capacity to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in the first year and refine diagnostic skills.

HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 200A This is the first portion of a two-part introductory course in human anatomy and physiology. This section acquaints the student with the muscular, skeletal, integumentary, and nervous systems. Detailed attention is paid to the chemical, cellular, and associated interrelated functional aspects of the human organism. In addition, a great deal of information is gained by close observation and palpation of surface aspects of the body. In learning the terminology, location, and function of the various body systems, the student is provided with the fundamental knowledge necessary to further a career in medicine.

60 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 200B This course completes a two semester sequence on human anatomy and physiology. The following body systems are studied: special senses, blood, circulatory (both cardiovascular and lymph), immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

ORTHOPEDIC ANATOMY 200C This course focuses on skeletal, joint, and soft-tissue evaluation. Combining lecture and practicum, students will use orthopedic assessment, manual muscle testing, active and passive range of motion and neurological testing to assess approximately twenty-five common injuries commonly seen in the clinic. Students learn how to assess these conditions based upon the interview and physical exam for TCM treatment and/or referral.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION/FIRST AID 201 & 202 This course is a classroom-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to injury, choking, or sudden cardiac events and provide early cardiac care until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, stabilize sprains and fractures, address shock, and other first aid emergencies. This course also covers adult and infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use, solo and team CPR, and use of Bag Valve Mask (BVM). All students enrolled in our program must be certified in Adult and Infant CPR for Healthcare Providers and in First Aid and are required to maintain current certifications through graduation.

CHINESE MEDICAL THEORY III 203 The third in a four course series, this course reacquaints the students with the fundamental theory of Zang fu by way of an in-depth presentation which outlines signs, symptom pictures, tongue, pulse and possible treatment strategies for all of the Zang fu syndromes. The students now refine their understanding of these syndromes so as to have a solid base in pathology, diagnosis, and treatment.

CHINESE HERBAL MATERIA MEDICA II 204 The second course in a three part series, this section examines approximately 100 commonly used herbs arranged and presented by traditional categories. Each class discusses a particular category of herbs, then herbs in that category are discussed in detail, including explanations of their properties, functions, indications and contraindications. Zang fu theory and diagnostic information is applied to facilitate the understanding of the herbs.

ORIENTAL PHYSICAL THERAPY II 205 This class teaches traditional Oriental masso-physiotherapy and effective, non-invasive hands-on therapy to adjust many soft-tissue and structural problems. Students learn basic principles and techniques to treat various common diseases.

PEDIATRIC DIFFERENTIATION OF DISEASE & TREATMENT 206 This class consists of two components: theoretical and practical. The first half of the course outlines common childhood illnesses with their etiology, pathophysiology, treatment plans, point selection and herbal treatment. In the second half, relevant modalities for the treatment of pediatric disorders are demonstrated by the teacher and practiced by students, first on each other and then on children.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 61 CLINIC TRAINING MEETING II 207 This course introduces the student who has completed clinic observation to the processes of clinic internship and trains the student in expected clinical skills and progressive competencies that are used to evaluate student intern performance. Clinic policy, HIPAA requirements, and training on universal precautions that were introduced as observers is reinforced. The Clinic Manual and Clinic Evaluation Handbook are reviewed.

DIFFERENTIATION OF DISEASE I 211 The first in a two course series of classes differentiating the main diseases categorized in Oriental medicine. Differentiation of these diseases is discussed according to symptoms, tongue, and pulse. Recommended acupuncture and herbal prescriptions and other clinically effective modalities are provided.

DIFFERENTIATION OF DISEASE II 212 The second in a two course series differentiating the main diseases categorized in Oriental medicine. Differentiations of these diseases are discussed according to pulses, tongues, and symptoms. Recommended acupuncture and herbal prescriptions are provided.

WESTERN PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS 215 This course examines the principals of western physical examination, laboratory, and radiologic examinations and their relevance to providing patient care in Oriental medical settings. It provides the students with a basic understanding of the physical examinations, including neuromusculoskeletal, orthopedic, abdominal, ear, nose and throat examinations as well as functional assessment. This course also introduces the basics of clinical laboratory tests, the significance of high and low values and how to correlate abnormal test results with appropriate referral and follow-up care within the Oriental medicine delivery system. Finally, systems of communication between healthcare professions in the form of medical reporting and diagnostic reporting systems are presented in order to prepare the student for collaborative management.

NEEDLE TECHNIQUE PRACTICUM 221 This class provides the students with experience in the most common therapeutic modalities in the practice of Oriental medicine. In addition to new techniques, students are exposed to techniques that they have learned in the first year to build upon, refine, and gain greater confidence and facility with them. The course gives students the opportunity to practice these newly acquired skills on each other weekly, and these skills can immediately be applied in the clinical situation. Techniques are covered from the perspective of their correlation with particular disease syndromes, the overall diagnostic process, and establishing contact with the spirit of the patient, the ultimate aim of all treatment. Half of the course is devoted to a specialty in auricular medicine.

WESTERN PATHOLOGY & CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS I 222 This is the first in a series of three courses focused on history taking, application of physical examination and laboratory test findings, diagnosis, and pathology from an allopathic perspective. This course provides an intensive and comprehensive introduction to advanced interviewing skills and western history taking. Etiology, clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, diagnostic work-up and medical and surgical management with respect to disorders of the HEENT system, dermatology, neurology, pathophysiology, and rheumatology are presented.

62 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog POINT LOCATION III WITH PRACTICUM LAB 231 This class is the third in a series on points and meridians. Half of the acupuncture points of the human body are presented by meridian and then reviewed from a regional perspective, e.g., all the points around the wrist, ankle, knee, etc. As a clinically oriented course, some points will be needled, needling techniques addressed, and review of major clinical energetics covered.

POINT LOCATION IV WITH PRACTICUM LAB 232 This class completes the point location of the remainder of the points of the human body, along with corresponding needle technique, and a review of major clinical energetics.

INTERMEDIATE CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS 241 This class trains the student to interview and diagnose. This melange of skill and clinical judgment is the key to successful treatment using traditional Chinese medicine. Utilizing the clinical interview, accurate case work-ups, selecting diagnoses, treatment principles, and treatment plans, students work as a group to choose, refine, and substantiate diagnoses, and to plan a treatment strategy based on understanding the case. The course is run as a clinical theater, with a student interviewing a patient in front of the class. Following each interview, the class shares perspectives on the diagnosis. After this discussion, the instructor guides the students towards the refinement of the diagnostic process. Reports on follow-up treatments and class discussions allow the students to review their diagnoses and modify treatment plans.

ADVANCED CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS 242 The goal of this class is to develop accurate case history work-ups, diagnosis, treatment principles, point selection and treatment plans within the framework of Oriental medicine. Additionally, diagnoses and treatment principles and plans using the Five Element Model, the Extra Meridians, the Secondary Vessels, and the Six Division Framework approach, along with others are applied. Students present cases in front of the class or see patients, followed by small group discussions to formulate diagnoses and treatment plans in each of the models listed above. Follow-up treatments and discussions allow the students to review their diagnoses and modify treatment plans.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 63 CLINIC INTERNSHIPS I-III 250-252 Phase I In Phase I, students have completed the first year or two of their didactic program and their clinical observation. At this level of clinical internship, students are phased out of the observational role, complete a clinical competency exam, and now are guided in assuming patient care and treatment under supervision. Students observe diagnosis and perform the treatment under direct supervision of the attending practitioner. Added technical responsibilities are expected of the student as well as practice management skills. Diagnosis, for which a foundation has been learned and which continues to be learned concurrently in the classroom, is applied. The tasks that students are expected to complete in the first three clinical shifts are accomplished with PROMPTING and GUIDANCE from their supervisor, and with direct supervision. The exception is in the areas of patient safety, communication, and ethics. While a student at this level is expected to need GUIDANCE, the student should never need to be prompted to keep their patients safe, to communicate appropriately, or to maintain professional ethics in achieving their competencies.

CLINIC INTERNSHIPS IV-VI 253-255 Phase II In Phase II, students continue to assume patient care and treatment under supervision. The attending supervisor confirms the diagnosis and the execution of the procedure. Added technical responsibilities are expected of the student as well as practice management skills. The tasks that students are expected to complete in these three clinical shifts are accomplished with less PROMPTING and GUIDANCE and so that level of supervisor support shifts from continuous (>80% of the time) to frequent (>50% of the time). New skills gained in didactic and practicum classes continue to be introduced, and the concentration of supervisor guidance is on new rather than basic skills. Skills that were basic in Phase I become more advanced, and the level of supervisor guidance is to increase the depth and complexity of comprehension and application. The areas of patient safety, communication, and ethics are now expected to be performed at the SUPERVISED level, with only occasional cues needed from their supervisor. While a student at this level is expected to need SUPERVISION, the student should never need to be prompted to keep their patients safe, to communicate appropriately, or to maintain professional ethics in conducting their competencies.

CLINIC INTERNSHIPS VII-X 256-292 Phase III These clinical internships represent the Phase III clinics in the Master of Acupuncture degree program. Senior students assume the role of independent healthcare provider under the supervision of licensed practitioners. Students are given responsibility for direct diagnosis and treatment of the patient in consultation with the clinical supervisor and use the supervisor as a consultant. The student continues to increase his/her responsibilities in terms of integrating advanced skills from didactic and practicum classes. GUIDANCE becomes rarely utilized (10% of the time) and the relationship with the supervisor is to consult for complex integration of concepts. The areas of patient safety, communication, and ethics are now expected to be performed at the INDEPENDENT level, with no prompting or guidance, but only rare clarification and consultation needed from their supervisor. In the final clinic of this phase, direct supervision is provided and supervisor approval is required.

CHINESE HERBAL PATENT MEDICINES 261 This course examines Chinese prepared medicines in all of their forms, such as pills, salves, powders, tinctures and external preparations. Different therapeutic categories are discussed with representative formulas, dosage, and delivery system. Rigorous attention is paid to proper diagnosis and selection of appropriate formulas. Patent medicine formulas are covered according to differential diagnosis. Ingredients of formulas are discussed for a more comprehensive understanding of their interactions. Examples of most formulas are displayed.

64 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog TRADITIONAL HERBAL PRESCRIPTIONS I 262 In this course approximately one hundred classical prescriptions are analyzed and discussed. The role of individual herbs in formulas is stressed along with modifications recommended for various presentations and clinical applications. Availability of the prescriptions in product form is mentioned.

CHINESE MEDICAL THEORY IV 271 This is the final introductory theory course which offers students a solid foundation in Chinese medical theory. The course emphasizes non-TCM, pre-Revolutionary Chinese medical therapeutics, including the Secondary and Extraordinary Vessels, the Six Divisions, and the Four Levels. Pathways, energetics, theory of invasion of perverse energy, and other related topics are studied. This course helps prepare students for advanced diagnosis and clinical practice.

CLINICAL COUNSELING 272 This course explores some of the most common and difficult issues that are likely to arise when one is actively involved as an acupuncture practitioner. Selected theories and techniques of psychology are presented to aid the Oriental medical practitioner to understand the assessment formats used with patients who have mental health and/or relationship or substance abuse problems. Essential counseling skills to assess the need for mental health referral, and to develop and maintain an appropriate professional Oriental medical relationship, are presented.

PHARMACOLOGY 291 The purpose of this course is to familiarize the developing practitioner with the classes, modes of action, indications and contraindications of medications used in general medical practice. Interactions with biopharmaceuticals are explored whenever possible.

WESTERN PATHOLOGY & CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS II 301 This is the second in a series of three courses focused on history taking, diagnosis, and pathology from an allopathic perspective. Etiology, clinical manifestation, pathophysiology, diagnostic work-up and medical and surgical management with respect to the cardio-vascular system, respiratory, gastro-intestinal, hepatic, urinary, and male and female reproductive systems are presented.

OB/GYN 302 This class offers the student a working knowledge of female physiology, diagnosis, and treatment of its pathology according to traditional Chinese medicine. Menopathies, infertility, gestational and postpartum disorders are presented, as well as discussion of lifestyle in terms of diet, exercise, and the mental and emotional habits that are necessary in maintaining female health.

CLINIC TRAINING MEETING III 307 This course introduces the student intern who has completed or is concurrently enrolled in Traditional Herbal Prescriptions 262 to the acupuncture and herbal clinical program and trains the student in expected clinical skills and progressive competencies that are used to evaluate student intern performance. Clinic policy, HIPAA requirements, and training on universal precautions that were introduced as interns is reinforced and dispensary practices are introduced. The Clinic Manual and Clinic Evaluation Handbook are reviewed.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 65 TRADITIONAL HERBAL PRESCRIPTIONS II 311 In this class approximately one hundred classical prescriptions are analyzed and discussed. The role of individual herbs in formulas is stressed along with modifications recommended for various presentations and clinical applications. Availability of the prescriptions in product form is mentioned.

HERB CLINIC I 312 Two to three patient cases are seen weekly by students during this tutorial-sized herb clinic where the treatment modality is the prescription of Chinese herbs. The prescriptions are evaluated, critiqued, and adjusted by the instructor, formulated by students, and prescribed to the patient. The Chinese herbology tasks that students are expected to complete in Herb Clinic I build on the skills learned in Phase III Level 1 integrated acupuncture and herbal clinics and are accomplished with less PROMPTING and GUIDANCE and so that the level of supervisor support shifts from continuous (>80% of the time) to frequent (>50% of the time).

CHINESE HERBAL MATERIA MEDICA III 322 The last in a three course series that examines approximately 100 commonly used herbs arranged and presented by traditional categories. Each class discusses a particular category of herbs. Then herbs in that category are analyzed in detail, including explanations of their properties, functions, indications, and contraindications. Important combinations are covered. Zang fu theory and diagnostic information is applied to facilitate the understanding of the herbs.

WESTERN PATHOLOGY & CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS III 332 This is the last in a series of three courses focused on history taking, diagnosis, and pathology from an allopathic perspective. Etiology, clinical manifestation, pathophysiology, diagnostic work-up and medical and surgical management with respect to genetic disorders, endocrinology, hematology, immunology and oncology are presented.

PUBLIC HEALTH/EPIDEMIOLOGY 335 This course explores an interdisciplinary approach to personal and environmental health, including federal and state health programs, pollution control, programs and policies related to chronic and infectious diseases, substance dependency and the promotion of wellness through prevention. Emergence and causation of disease, both acute and chronic, are discussed. Research analysis and the use of medical literature enable the student to inform their practice and provide contemporary patient education. Illnesses discussed include hepatitis A, B and C, , , parasites, plague, SARS, TB, West Nile virus, and whooping cough.

ADVANCED NEEDLE TECHNIQUE & PALPATORY DIAGNOSIS 341 In this course, the classical basis of modern Japanese acupuncture is presented along with its clinical application. This course emphasizes Hara diagnosis and palpation as diagnostic skills, along with differentiation of disease and diagnosis according to the data collected by palpation. Japanese point location and needle technique are stressed. Students are responsible for clearing energetic blockages with minimal use of needles. The generalized thinking process of the system is stressed over the treatment of specific internal and musculoskeletal disorders. After presentation of each week’s topic, the instructor will demonstrate techniques followed by student practice.

66 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog CLINICAL INTERNSHIP VII-VIII 351-352 Phase III Students in the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization program have the same competency performance expectations throughout their Phase III 300-level clinics as are described under Clinical Internships 256-292. In addition, students in Phase III MAc/CHMS clinics are developing competencies for Chinese Herbology, which are also moving through three phases. In the final year of their program, the student will enter Phase I of the Chinese herbology competencies. The Chinese herbology tasks that students are expected to complete in the first two clinical shifts are accomplished with PROMPTING and GUIDANCE from their supervisor. The student is engaging in integrated care through providing acupuncture and therefore the acupuncture skills, along with patient safety, communication and professional ethics are expected to be at the Phase III level.

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP IX-X 361-371 Phase III In Phase III of the Chinese herbology competencies, students continue to assume treatment planning for Chinese herbology under supervision. The Chinese herbology tasks that students are expected to complete in these three clinical shifts are accomplished with less PROMPTING and GUIDANCE so that the level of supervisor support shifts from continuous (>80% of the time) to frequent (>50% of the time). Skills that were basic in Phase I become more advanced, and the level of supervisor guidance is to increase the depth and complexity of comprehension and application. The student continues in integrated care through providing acupuncture, and therefore acupuncture skills, along with patient safety, communication, and professional ethics are expected to be at the Phase III level.

HERB CLINIC II 362 This herbal clinic continues to build on the clinical skills learned in Level 1 and Level 2 integrated acupuncture and herb intern clinics and Herb Clinic I 312. Herb Clinic II 362 is a Phase III Level 3 clinic. These senior students assume the role of independent healthcare provider under the supervision of licensed practitioners. Students are given responsibility for direct diagnosis and treatment of the patient in consultation with the clinical supervisor and use the supervisor as a consultant. GUIDANCE becomes rarely utilized (10% of the time) and the relationship with the supervisor is to consult for complex integration of concepts. Direct supervision is provided and supervisor approval of treatment plans and prescriptions is required. However, a student should act at the INDEPENDENT level, with rare redirection needed from their supervisor.

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP XI 372 Phase III This final clinic is a Phase III clinic for both acupuncture and Chinese herbology skills. These senior students assume the role of independent healthcare providers under the supervision of licensed practitioners. Students are given responsibility for direct diagnosis and treatment of the patient in consultation with the clinical supervisor and use the supervisor as a consultant. Students are working in a fully integrated terminal acupuncture and Chinese herbal or herbology specialty clinic internship. GUIDANCE becomes rarely utilized (10% of the time) and the relationship with the supervisor is to consult for complex integration of concepts. The areas of patient safety, communication, and ethics are now expected to be performed at the INDEPENDENT level, with no prompting or guidance, but only rare clarification and consultation needed from their supervisor. In the final clinic of this phase, direct supervision is provided and supervisor approval is required.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 67 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/MEDICAL ETHICS 382 This course provides students with the information needed to apply their acupuncture training in a clinical setting. The emphasis is on practical application of business and professional skills and information necessary to provide acupuncture healthcare to an ever-growing population. Medical ethics for the profession of acupuncture practitioners is also explored.

CLASSICAL HERBAL THEORY 392 This course presents the traditional theory of Six Channel Pattern Identification, Four-Aspect Identification treatment, and Triple Burner Pattern Identification and treatment. It includes their general principle signs, pattern identification and medication, and representative formulas in the Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Coffer.

NEEDLE TECHNIQUE MICROSYSTEMS 400 This course is a practicum in which students have the opportunity to study and practice advanced acupuncture treatment techniques. The coursework consists of both lecture and practice, with a strong emphasis on practical application of techniques. It presents a series of microsystems of acupuncture including scalp acupuncture, Korean hand and face acupuncture, acupuncture based treatment of substance abuse (“Acupuncture Detox”), advanced electro-acupuncture, advanced application of moxibustion, cupping and gua-sha techniques, and other specialized/esoteric acupuncture techniques.

TRAUMATOLOGY & EMERGENCY MEDICINE 401 This class provides a clinical exploration of the etiology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic and traumatological disorders. Treatment includes acupuncture modalities and internal and external herbal therapy. Modern diagnostic techniques such as X-ray and other imaging studies are an important part in this class.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION TRAINING & THE TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE 402 In this course, taught by the Clinic Directors, students are instructed in the theory of infectious disease transmission such as AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis and other diseases. Students learn how to recognize potential suicide patients and how to make appropriate referral. This material is taught in three formats– the initial OSHA training, refreshers annually for each year of attendance, and required clinical training meetings for each year of attendance.

HERBAL REVIEW 410 This course strengthens the student's herbal knowledge and creates a whole picture of Chinese herbal medicine including Materia Medica and herbal formulas. This is an advanced course in Chinese herbal medicine as well as an herbal review to help prepare for the national examination.

INTERNAL MEDICINE I 420 This course is the first of a two semester course that covers the theoretical basis for herbal treatments by reviewing conditions for which they are prescribed. This course begins with a focus on gynecological formulas and continues with conditions presented according to Zang fu pattern differentiation. Terminal competencies in herbal diagnoses and selecting and modifying formulas for the conditions are emphasized.

68 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog INTERNAL MEDICINE II 421 This course is the second of a two-semester course that covers the theoretical basis for herbal treatments by reviewing conditions for which they are prescribed. This course completes the review of conditions presented according to Zang fu pattern differentiation. Terminal competencies in herbal diagnoses and selecting and modifying formulas for the conditions are emphasized.

CHINESE PHARMACOLOGY 430 In this class a state of the art overview of Chinese pharmacology is covered, focusing on herb-herb, herb-pharmaceutical, and herb-supplement interactions. This course develops the skills necessary for critical assessment of dispensing herbal products in order to limit reverse reactions, maximize bioavailability, and provide patient instruction on the best use of Chinese herbs. The student is apprised of sources for keeping the practitioner updated on emerging information for postgraduate use.

MAc. SPECIALTY TOPICS Students in the MAc. program take a series of three courses or clinics that are chosen from offered electives at the 600- level. Eligible courses reflect advanced level skills with lecture and practical components. Course rigor is designed for the student who wishes to attain an advanced skill level prior to graduation. These courses are listed below.

TRIGGER POINTS 600 This class explores the most common trigger points of the body and their Chinese medical treatment. Topics include the pathophysiology of trigger points, perpetuating factors, as well as integrated treatment utilizing cupping, bodywork, and acupuncture protocols.

KOTOTAMA INOCHI MEDICINE 610 Kototama Inochi Medicine is designed to introduce the philosophy of Kototama Futomani and Inochi (Life) Medicine. Lecturing is focused on Kototama Futomani, Tao, Kojiki (an interpretation from translated texts) and Buddhism. The practical application of Inochi Medicine, which is based on Japanese Meridian Therapy, Six Position Pulse Diagnoses, and Five Elements, is discussed and demonstrated in class.

SPORTS ACUPUNCTURE 625 This course is the second of a two semester sequence on orthopedics, and the acupuncture treatment of pain and injury. This course covers the acupuncture treatment of approximately twenty five common injuries seen in the clinic. In addition, techniques common to all acupuncture sports medicine treatments are covered. Also included in this course is the general treatment of trauma to the body due to accident and acute injury. Students learn how to create treatment protocols based upon the western diagnosis and assessment, the interview, and the physical exam. Orthopedic testing, including manual muscle testing, active and passive range of motion, and neurological testing are considered in these treatment protocols. Western orthopedic treatment is reviewed, including procedures such as injection (cortisone and anesthetics), bracing/taping, and surgical options.

FIVE ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE 640 This is a survey course highlighting the characteristics that distinguish Five Element Acupuncture practice and how to apply them in the clinic. Students learn how to apply Daoist philosophy of healing and Five Element diagnostic theory to treatment planning and strategy. This includes CSOE (color, sound, odor and emotion), patient/practitioner rapport, treatment planning and strategy (blocks to treatment, transfer of qi, spirit points and special treatments to heal the spirit), and needle technique. The class combines didactic and experiential learning.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 69 ADVANCED TUI NA 645 The objective of this course is to expand the student’s knowledge of and ability to use Tui Na to diagnose and treat physical problems. The class reviews beginning Tui Na techniques and introduces advanced techniques. Treatment strategies for different body areas are covered. Orthopedic physical exam techniques are presented to illustrate how to know when to refer a patient and how western medicine healthcare providers diagnose physical problems. Each class is divided between lecture, demonstration, and practice. ELECTIVES Electives vary from campus to campus and semester to semester depending upon instructor expertise and availability, student interest, and sufficient enrollment.

JAPANESE MERIDIAN THERAPY PRACTICUM 615 The objective of this course is to continue the theory and practice of palpation based acupuncture and bodywork. Japanese traditions will be stressed with a focus on hands-on learning. Course includes didactic presentations, instructor demonstrations, and group practice sessions. Group practice and feedback are integral to this course.

SLEEP DISORDERS & ACUPUNCTURE 635 This course teaches acupuncture protocols for sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, adult and pediatric nightmares, bedwetting in children, restless leg syndrome and other sleep disorders. TCM patterns and the protocol of Dr. Hamid Montakab on Extraordinary Vessels will be discussed along with examining clinical cases. Different aspects of sleep disorders, such as medication withdrawal and sleep hygiene will be presented in a manner that will successfully complement the acupuncture treatments.

COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE 650 This mini-class provides a clinical exploration of the application of Oriental medical techniques to cosmetic situations. Some of the current literature concerning cosmetic use of both acupuncture and herbal medicine is surveyed and a review of the explanations of how internal health is reflected externally is covered. While one of the most common uses of cosmetic acupuncture is for signs of aging or weathering, the course also looks at the large potential for treatment of burn and accident victims with scarring. Cosmetic acupuncture also has strong psychological implications that are discussed.

EIGHT EXTRAORDINARY VESSELS SPECIALTY CLASS 660 In this channel system specialty course, the class engages in the study of the eight extraordinary vessels (8EV). As conduits of Yuan Qi, these vessels are essential for the treatment of chronic and degenerative diseases and form the foundation of the complex process known as the "self" as it unfolds through time and space. Exploration is covered of a unique and comprehensive synthesis that draws largely upon the work of 88th generation Taoist priest, Dr. Jeffery Yuen. Additional insights are explored through the work of Giovanni Maciocia, Thea Elijah, process philosophy and Integral Theory.

DIVERGENT MERIDIANS 670 In this channel system specialty course the class engages in a comprehensive study of the 12 Divergent Meridians (DVM). The exploration is based on the teachings of 88th generation, Taoist priest, Jeffery Yuen interfaced with Integral Theory and consciousness studies. Keeping within the mood of classical Chinese medicine, the study intricately weaves together how these meridians are used with physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges. This exploration includes how to use the DVM as a means to release repressed experiences, how to build resources to face these experiences, and how to release or promote latency of pathogenic factors.

70 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog GENERAL PHYSICS 700 This course consists of two parts. The first part of each class is a lecture that provides a general survey of physics. The second part of class consists of discussions about vibration medicine. This class does not go into mathematics, but focuses on the concepts of physics and how these play out in every day life and in the healing arts.

INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 710 This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of chemistry, including knowledge of elements, compounds and mixtures of matter, how these interact with each other, and how humans interact with different forms and states of matter.

MICROBIOLOGY 711 This course is an overview of microorganisms important in clinical diseases and biotechnology. Students are introduced to the general concepts concerning the morphology, genetics, and reproduction of parasites, bacteria, viruses and fungi. The impact of microorganisms on public health and the role of antimicrobial medicines are discussed.

BIOCHEMISTRY 712 This course explores the roles of essential biological molecules covering protein chemistry and lipids and carbohydrates. It provides a systematic and methodical application of general and organic chemistry principles and discusses the relevancy of biochemistry to the healing arts.

SURFACE ANATOMY 720 This course creates a forum for the student with structural anatomy of bones, joints, and muscle attachments that can be palpated and identified as landmarks for the location of acupuncture points. In addition, the student becomes familiar with the anatomical terminology.

CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MAKING 910 This class covers how to make medicinal tinctures, wines, liniments, oils, balms, syrups and powders based on Oriental medicine training. It also informs students about how to make moxa from homegrown or wild harvested Artemisia and touches briefly on decoctions. The difference and uses of various menstrua (solvents), such as water, alcohol (liquor and wine), vinegar, honey and oils are discussed as well. In addition, the use of essential oils to flavor and help medicate via carrier oils is briefly explored.

I CHING STUDY GROUP 930 This course is designed to create for the student of Oriental medicine a forum in which to study and work with this classical text that provides much of the ideological basis for the medicine. Many of the ideas presented in the I Ching are dicussed and viewed in the context of Oriental medicine. Students embark upon a daily practice of consulting the I Ching, which along with group discussion, meditation, and writing practice will form the basis of the exploration into the text. The text will be analyzed in detail, delving into its characters, numerous recurring themes, Yin/Yang, and Five Element theory. The instructor will bring in the applications of the I Ching ideology as it forms the basis of and relates to our medicine, as well as directly to the patient, and the lives as practitioners. This course provides a practical study of the I Ching as a primary Oriental philosophical text, and a meaningful guide to the incorporation of the book that is the soul of Oriental medicine.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 71 THE FACULTY OF SOUTHWEST ACUPUNCTURE COLLEGE

It is the intention of the Advisory Board of Southwest Acupuncture College to ensure that students are exposed to a faculty from diverse educational backgrounds in Oriental medicine.

S uch diversity reflects the history and current status of Oriental medicine that comprises traditions from China, Japan, Korea and other eastern countries as well as interpretations transplanted to Europe and the Americas. Educational institutions throughout the world excel in teaching various facets of the field, but it is doubtful that any one institution can thoroughly encompass the full breadth and depth of the discipline. Southwest Acupuncture College chooses to focus primarily on classical Chinese medicine as the foundation of its Masters programs and to expose students secondarily to traditions from other countries. In the interest of creating the hybrid vigor that occurs when ideas are cross-pollinated, the college employs faculty from diverse backgrounds so that students are exposed to a variety of theories and interpretations that challenge their analytical abilities and provide them with a variety of clinical approaches.

The Advisory Board also recognizes the responsibility of schools of Oriental medicine to contribute to the development of teachers in the field. Students who express interest in becoming teachers and exhibit the necessary abilities will be encouraged by Southwest Acupuncture College’s administration to pursue this career option. Such students may be chosen as graduate teaching assistants, guided by the faculty and administration, to develop their teaching abilities. The college will maintain a non-discriminatory policy allowing such graduates to apply for positions as full-time and part- time faculty at Southwest Acupuncture College. Thus, the college faculty may comprise a healthy blend of those trained in other institutions and its own best graduates to ensure a high quality of education now and in the future.

The faculty at Southwest Acupuncture College is one of the college’s greatest strengths. It is a strong assembly of expert American and Asian practitioners all of whom possess excellent teaching skills, strong and varied clinical experience, and a desire to help each student excel. As a group, the faculty share a unified vision of excellence and dedication to the college community. They are among the finest group of teachers one can find at any institution.

Please Note: D.O.M. (Doctor of Oriental Medicine) is the title granted by the state of New Mexico upon licensure L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist) is the title granted by the state of Colorado upon licensure

Faculty are listed in alphabetical order. Names in red are Santa Fe faculty and names in blue are Boulder faculty

72 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog Executive Director Skya Abbate, DBe, D.O.M., Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H., M.A. Sociology, M.P.S. (Master of Pastoral Studies), MA Bioethics and Health Policy, Full Professor. Skya began her career as a medical sociologist serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Brazil, and later taught in the Sociology Department of the University of Rhode Island from 1978-1981. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Salve Regina College, Newport, RI 1973, where she graduated summa cum laude and class valedictorian, and an M.A. in Sociology from the University of Rhode Island conferred in 1978. Following pre-med studies at the University of Rhode Island in 1983, Skya graduated from the acupuncture program of the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Santa Fe, NM. She then undertook two advanced clinical training programs with the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China in 1988 and 1989. She holds a Masters in Pastoral Studies (Loyola University New Orleans, 2012), a Masters in Bioethics and Health Policy (Loyola University Chicago, 2016), and a doctoral degree from Loyola University Chicago (2020) in bioethics and health policy. She has published over thirty journal articles in acupuncture and several in bioethics and nursing in addition to seventeen books in numerous genres including acupuncture, fiction, non-fiction, poetry and theology. Skya is a licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine in the state of New Mexico, Executive Director of Southwest Acupuncture College with campuses in Santa Fe, NM and Boulder, CO. She was former President of the New Mexico Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and has served for over six years as an educational expert and Commissioner for the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), the national organization that accredits professional degree programs in Oriental medicine.

Clinic Director - Santa Fe Pamela Barrett, B.Us., D.O.M., Dipl. O.M., Instructor Pamela received her Bachelors Degree in 1992 from the University of New Mexico in Harp performance and Social Psychology. She graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in 2009 with a Masters in Oriental Medicine, then completed an internship through Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine at the Harbin Traditional Medicine Hospital (2009). She is nationally certified with the NCCAOM. Since 2009, she has practiced with her mentor specializing in making and using Chinese herbal remedies. After training with Acupuncturists Without Borders in 2013, she volunteered with the Military Stress Relief Project, a weekly community style acupuncture clinic for veterans, active duty personnel, and their families. She is National Acupuncture Detox Association (NADA) certified and is a NM state recognized Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist supervisor. Pamela currently resides in Albuquerque and enjoys her garden and pet bird.

Steven Bennett, M.S.O.M, D.O.M., Associate Professor Steven received his Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in 2004. He provides pain relief and constitutional treatments in Albuquerque NM where he maintains an Oriental medical practice. Steven specializes in Chinese pulse diagnosis and in developing customized herbal formulas. He has studied extensively with Dr. Jimmy Wei-Yen Chang on Pulsynergy technique. Steven began his medical career as a medic in the Army, where he was awarded the Expert Field Medical Badge. After the Army he studied Biology and developed an interest in Ethnobotany,. Steven completed an apprenticeship in 1998 in Shiatsu massage therapy before going on to study Oriental medicine. He has worked with organizations such as Healthcare for the Homeless, as attending Acupuncturist at Casa los Arboles, a residential recovery program for homeless men, and the Sandoval County Stars Program, a multiple DWI offender treatment and recovery program. Dr. Bennett enjoys hiking in the mountains and deserts of the Southwest to locate and identify medicinal and edible plants and mushrooms. www.acupuncturecollege.edu 73 Hilary Broadbent, B.A., Ph.D., D.O.M, Full Professor Hilary received a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in Biology and Ancient Greek from Barnard College in 1986, and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Brown University in 1993. Following several years as a postdoctoral researcher at Oxford University, she returned to the United States to study acupuncture, first at the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Tucson, and then at Southwest Acupuncture College where she earned her Masters degree in Oriental Medicine in 2003. Hilary teaches Taiji Quan and Qi Gong privately and has an acupuncture practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Yu Shu Cheng, M.S., Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H., D.O.M., Full Professor Yu Shu completed her undergraduate studies at Chang Chun College of Acupuncture, graduating in 1983 with a Masters degree in Chinese Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. She then taught courses on the classical Chinese medical texts for two years at the same college. From 1985 to 1988 she specialized in pulmonary medicine as part of her graduate program, also taking courses in Japanese language. After her graduate studies she began work in the University Hospital of Chang Chun where she worked for seven years as a cardiologist in the inpatient department of the hospital. Dr. Cheng has also been involved in extensive research in the fields of pulmonary, cardiac, and renal medicine and has participated in the publication of over twenty journals and ten books on these subjects. Yu Shu currently has a private practice in Los Alamos, New Mexico where she specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture.

Damiana Corca, Dipl. O.M., L.Ac., Instructor Damiana is a Licensed Acupuncturist focusing on sleep disorders with a practice in Boulder and Denver, Colorado. She graduated summa cum laude from the East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, Florida, where she earned her Bachelors degree in Professional Health Sciences and Masters in Oriental Medicine in 2009. She is passionate about all things sleep related and her goal is to enhance the sleep medicine field by providing clear evidence that acupuncture is highly effective for sleep disorders.

Deborah Corradino, B.A., M.P.H., Dipl. O.M., L.Ac., Full Professor Deborah graduated from the University of Vermont with a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology in 1990. She then attended and graduated from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver in 1999. Deborah received her Masters Degree in Public Health in 2004 from University College in Dublin, Ireland. Highlights of her career have included teaching TCM classes at the International Institute of TCM in Cork, Ireland and lecturing at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in Dublin, Ireland. Deborah also had a private practice and worked in herbal medical research with the Green Medicine Company in Sydney, NSW. She has a private practice in Boulder, Colorado.

Nate Cuddihy-Garner, M.S., L.M.T., C.E.S., Associate Professor Nate brings an extensive background in massage therapy, athletics, martial arts, and personal training to the college. He holds a Masters degree in Human Movement Science through the Arizona School of Health Sciences. He is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise and Performance Enhancement Specialist, and a 2nd degree black belt in Kajukenbo. Nate’s practice has included working in Integrated Medical Offices, Physical Therapy Clinics, and Sports Performance Centers, in addition to working with other massage therapists. Nate continues to practice and teach clinical/ orthopedic and sports massage therapy, which he has done for over fifteen years in both Seattle and Boulder.

74 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog Peggy DeLara, M.Ac., A.P. P.T.A. Instructor Peggy is an acupuncturist and Physical Therapist Assistant. She started Global Education and Physical Therapy in Hollywood, Florida in 1996 with Dr. Simone Speyer, DOM. There she and Dr. Speyer provided integrated services to the Broward County community in Acupuncture, Physical Therapy, and Massage Therapy. She started her career in Oriental Medicine in 2002 in her own practice in St. Petersburg, Florida at The Art of Acupuncture. There she specialized in Orthopedics and Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine and surgical rehab. She started her teaching career at East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, Florida in 2005 where she taught both Eastern/ Western Medicine and was Clinic Director in charge of all aspects of clinic administration both in the Professional and Student clinics. Included in her duties were compliance issues in OSHA, HIPAA and Florida State government rules and law. She was President of Florida State Oriental Medicine Association from 2003-2008. “Dr D”, as she was called during her teaching career in Florida is a new resident of Colorado, a dream she has had since a teenager. She loves hiking, biking and animals, especially her dog Lucy and cat Daisy.

Walter Eddy, B.S., D.O.M., M.T.O.M., L.Ac., DNBAO, Full Professor Walter received his undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from San Diego State University in 1981 and his degree of Master of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California in 1995. He earned California secondary teaching credential in Biology and Chemistry, and taught Western science to underprivileged youth at the Elementary Institute of Science in San Diego, California. In addition Walter is a diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. He is recognized by the Academy for Guided Imagery as a Certified Interactive Imagery Guide. He is board-certified by the NBHA and IMDHA as a medical and clinical hypnotherapist. Walter also has training in Cranial Sacral Therapy, St. Johns Neuromuscular Therapies, and neurolinguistic programming. Walter combines all these modalities with genuine compassion, insight, and respect for his patients to provide the very best in healthcare in his private practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Elizabeth Fordyce, B.A., D.O.M., Dipl. Ac., L.M.T., Associate Professor Elizabeth received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Fine Arts from the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington, in 1980. She moved to Santa Fe, NM where she graduated from the Academy of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts in 1988 and in 1989 she went on to study sports and emergency medicine at the University of NM. In 1993, she was awarded a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College. Elizabeth moved to Austin, TX where she lived and worked as a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist for 25 years. In 2004, she joined the faculty and clinical staff at the Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin teaching Dr. Richard Tan's Balance method and Tung’s Acupuncture for the Acupuncture department where she taught for 15 years. Elizabeth returned to Santa Fe in 2018 treating patients in her private practice.

Douglas Frank, B.S., Ed.M., C.M.T., Dipl. Ac., L.Ac., Associate Professor Douglas Frank received a B.S. in History from the University of Akron in 1972. He then received an Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology from Kent State University in 1973. He earned his C.M.T. from the Boulder School of Massage Therapy in 1982. Douglas then did an acupuncture mentorship with Bob Flaws from 1983 to 1985. He received a Certificate in Acupuncture from Shanghai Acupuncture Center in 1985 and did Chinese herbal medicine study at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine from 1987 to 1990. He received Jin Shin Jyutsu training in Boulder, Colorado from 1992 to 1994, Heart Essence Energy Work in Denver, Colorado from 2001 to 2006, and Bach Flower Training in Boulder, Colorado from 2006 to 2007. Douglas has an extensive and varied work history, but most recently he was an acupuncturist for the Center for Spinal Rehabilitation in Denver, Colorado from 1990 to 1995 and was an acupuncturist for the Colorado Back School in Denver, Colorado from 1987 to 1990. Since 1985, Douglas has maintained a private practice in Oriental medicine in Boulder, Colorado. www.acupuncturecollege.edu 75 Kelly Frith, DOM, MSOM, Dipl.OM, Associate Professor Kelly has been a licensed and practicing acupuncturist and herbalist for thirteen years specializing in Seitai Shinpo acupuncture, moxibustion therapy, Chinese and Western herbs, and nutrition. Kelly received her M.S.O.M. from the Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii in 2005. While living in Hawaii, she also completed an apprenticeship with Dr. Chieko Maekawa and in 2005 received her certificate as a Certified Seitai Shinpo Acupuncturist. In 2007 she studied Jing Fang with Dr. Huang Huang in Nanjing, China. Kelly is also the founder and owner of Botanical Blends LLC. Kelly taught in the

herbal medicine department at Hawaii College of Oriental Medicine for over eight years. Many doctors and herbalists have inspired her over the years, and she carries the knowledge of teachers from Arizona, Oregon, Hawaii, Japan and China into her practice and service to the community.

Soma Glick, L.Ac., CHom, D.O.M., Full Professor Soma is a Diplomate in Acupuncture and Herbology and holds a D.O.M. from New Mexico and is a L.Ac. in Colorado as well as a certified Classical Homeopath. After graduating in 1993 from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico, she completed internships in Beijing, China and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She studied Pediatric Sho-Ni-Shin with Miki Shima (a Japanese Sho-Ni-Shin Master). She has taught with Jake Fratkin at the CSOMA symposium in San Francisco and lectured on treating children with Oriental medicine at the Boulder Community Hospital. In 2005, she moved to the island of Bali and donated one day a week to the children’s clinic of the Bumi Sehat birthing center in Ubud. She also conducted numerous intensive courses teaching pediatrics and obstetrics to licensed acupuncture practitioners and offering clinics to the poor local Balinese population. In 2013, Soma returned to Boulder reopening her private practice. Soma has been published in the Journal of Chinese Medicine and in Acupuncture Today.

Noah Goldstein, D.A.C.M., L.Ac., Associate Professor Noah has been practicing Chinese Medicine since 2013. His background in Ecology informs his perspectives on health and highlights his connection to the natural world. He co-founded Heartseed Health where he works to help people connect with their bodies and souls and access their strengths to create more joyful relationships with the world. He is a part of the movement towards integration and wholeness in both individuals and the collective.

Susan Goldstone, M.A., L.Ac, Dipl. Ac, M.S.O.M., Full Professor Susan graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a B.S. in Rehabilitation in 1976, then went on to receive a M.A. in Public Administration in 1981. This lead her into Health and Human Services for the next fourteen years working as a counselor and administrator in various capacities in rehabilitation for the physically, mentally, emotionally and financially challenged population. She was also a counselor and faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1986-1990. She attended the Body Therapy Institute, North Carolina in 1988 and became a Massage Therapist pursuing an emphasis in CranioSacral Technique through the Upledger Institute. She graduated with an M.S.O.M. degree in 1993 from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. From 1993 to 2005, she studied Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis with Leon Hammer, MD and from 1999-2005 taught internationally as a Senior Faculty for Dragon Rises Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis. In 2010, she completed the Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program with Whitfield Reaves. She currently has a private practice in Ft. Collins, Colorado.

76 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog Lucas Gonzales, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE, Associate Professor Lucas has been a registered nurse since 2001 and has worked in emergency nursing, perioperative nursing, school nursing, primary care nursing, as well as nursing education. He has been a nurse educator since 2008, teaching at Northern New Mexico College, Dona Ana Community College, and the University of New Mexico before teaching at Santa Fe Community College. Lucas has taught online and on-campus courses including: Nursing Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Evidence Based Practice, Pathophysiology, and Medical Terminology. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2001 and a Master of Science in Nursing-Education (MSN-Ed.) in 2011, both from the University of New Mexico’s College of Nursing. In addition, he gained a professional certification as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) by the National League for Nursing in 2012. Lucas is currently an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Santa Fe Community College. In his free time Lucas enjoys the outdoors, art, sports, music and cooking. He lives with his three children in Espanola, NM where he tends to his garden and fruit orchard.

Ted Hall, B.A., Dipl. Ac., L.Ac., Full Professor Ted specializes in Japanese styles of acupuncture and bodywork. He studied at the Kototama Institute from 1982 to 1984 and has also undertaken tutorial studies in Japanese acupuncture along with several years of advanced bodywork training. He received a B.A. with honors in language and linguistics from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1988. He received a diploma from a tutorial with Dr. Tom Duckworth, D.O.M. (1989), and his New Mexico license and NCCAOM certification in 1990. He received his M.S.O.M. from Southwest Acupuncture College in 1999. He has previously taught at YoSan University and Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, as well as San Francisco State University and the Inochi Institute. Ted has also performed extensive volunteer clinical work in both Mexico and teen shelters in Santa Fe.

Alison Johnson, L.Ac., MTCM, Instructor Alison has been a practicing Licensed Acupuncturist in California for the past 8 years. Her specialties include treating mood disorders, pain, and digestive complaints with Chinese Medicine with a focus on Acupuncture, Moxa, Cupping/, and Medical . She especially enjoys treating teens and young adults. Alison has nearly completed her DAOM degree from Five Branches University in California. This includes an additional 1280 hours of training beyond the 4 year Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine Degree. In her Master's education, she obtained a certificate in the Worsley Style of Five Element Acupuncture which focuses on treating the psyche. She has taught at both Five Branches University campuses in Santa Cruz and San Jose, California. Topics she has instructed on include: Acupuncture Points, Medical Qigong, Medical Qigong Clinic, and Review and Assessment. Alison has a passion for the classical theories of Chinese Medicine, especially in terms of diagnosis and herbology. She loves teaching and learning and is excited about furthering an illustrious career in the field of Chinese Medicine giving back to the community, to patients, and to students.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 77 Mimi Lam, M.S.O.M., L.Ac. Instructor Mimi Lam carries a deep passion for health, science, and teaching all her life. She received her degree from the University of Colorado in Biology, Psychology and with a interdisciplinary certification in Neuroscience. She is a SWAC alumna and working in private practice for over 17 years. In addition to practicing Oriental medicine, Mimi has been a health educator working with individuals with chronic illnesses, with an emphasis on the emotional and psychological underpinnings of autoimmune disorders.

Laurel Lewis, A.D.N., M.S.O.M., Dipl. Ac., L.Ac., Associate Professor Laurel received her Associate Degree in Nursing in 1985 from Cabrillo College in California and worked as a registered nurse in med-surg, critical care, and case management. She graduated from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1999 and received her NCCAOM Diplomate. She graduated with a Masters in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in 2010. She did internships with Jake Fratkin, D.O.M. and in Japanese acupuncture with Miki Shima, O.M.D. She has been a Clean Needle Technique instructor with the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine since 2001 and has been with Southwest Acupuncture College since 2000. She maintains a private practice in the Boulder Longmont area.

Lindsay Long, L.Ac., C.SMA®, Associate Professor Lindsay graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2007 with a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine. She then completed the rigorous year long certification process in Sports Medicine Acupuncture® at the New England School of Acupuncture in Boston, Massachusetts in 2010. Lindsay is currently one of only four acupuncturists in the state of Colorado to provide this advanced training. In 2012 and 2013 Lindsay was honored to assist Matt Callison as a teaching assistant to the Sports Medicine Acupuncture® program in Boston. She also completed a six month Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship with Whitfield Reaves in 2011, one of the innovators in the field of sports acupuncture and performance enhancement, which led to eventually taking over Whitfield’s practice in Boulder in 2013. Lindsay has worked with professional athletes from all over the country and has provided sports acupuncture to NFL players at the Larry Fitzgerald Receiver camp in Minneapolis. Through the accumulation of countless hours of continuing education and training with some of the experts in the field of sports acupuncture and dry needling, Lindsay provides a comprehensive and intelligent approach to treating both professional athletes as well as weekend warriors using sports and performance enhancing acupuncture techniques, postural assessment, soft tissue mobilization, and rehabilitative exercises to get them back in the game pain free.

Alexander Love, M.S.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl. O.M., Associate Professor Alexander offers a synthesis of classical Chinese medicine, Five-Element acupuncture, and Cranial Osteopathic principals nested within an evolutionary context. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in classical Chinese medicine through the American University for Complimentary Medicine with 88th generation Taoist priest, Dr. Jeffery Yuen. Alexander develops and teaches curriculum that illuminates the complexity and elegance of classical channel system acupuncture. He draws upon Dr. Yuen’s lineage and weaves that together with modern research in development of consciousness, including Integral Theory and Dr. Terri O’Fallon’s StAGES model. Alexander uses the avenue of teaching to support students to embrace their leadership role within humanity and to invite them to actively participate in the evolution of Chinese medicine. He practices acupuncture and coaching in the Boulder, Colorado area.

78 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog Li Lu, B.S., M.S., M.D. (China), L.Ac., Full Professor Li Lu received a Bachelors Degree in Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1986. He studied at the Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and received a Masters Degree in TuiNa in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Li Lu worked as a TCM doctor in China from 1986 to 1995 and then taught and practiced in Israel for one year. From 1997 to 2003, he taught at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. From 2005 until the present, Li Lu has owned and operated his private practice in Lakewood, Colorado.

Tristan McCoy, Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H., L.Ac., Associate Professor Tristan has been a licensed acupuncturist and practicing herbalist since graduating from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1995. Having an interest in Japanese acupuncture, Tristan interned with and assisted Jake Fratkin, DOM from 1995 to 2000 learning Japanese acupuncture and assisting clients. In 2008 he graduated from nursing school and is a registered nurse. The study of nursing has immensely helped Tristan with understanding patients’ medical diagnoses and medications. In 2014 Tristan graduated with a Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College.

Eric Michaelsen, B.A., M.S.O.M., D.O.M., Instructor Eric received his B.A. in East Asian Studies from Kalamazoo College in 2009. He went on to earn his Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Santa Fe branch of Southwest Acupuncture College in 2016. Eric has been a licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine practicing Japanese Meridian Therapy in Albuquerque, New Mexico since 2016. He is a board member of the High Desert Hari Society since 2014. His main influences are T. Koei Kuwahara-Sensei and Shudo-Sensei.

Travis L. Mason, D.C., M.S., Instructor Travis is a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine, a degree he earned in 2016 from the University of Western States, in Portland, Oregon, along with a Masters in Exercise & Sports Science in 2015, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology in 2014. He worked in chiropractic at ElleWell Holistic Center, Life in Motion Chiropractic, LLC, Apollo Chiropractic Health & Wellness and Sandia Accident & Injury. Travis currently works as a clinician at Naprapathic Medicine of New Mexico and is on the faculty at Southwest University of Naprapathic Medicine. Travis will be teaching Western Physical Exam & Laboratory Diagnosis this spring at the Santa Fe Campus. In his spare time he is working on completing his Doctorate in Naprapathic Medicine

Nate Mohler, L.Ac., M.S.O.M., B.S., D.A.C.M, Instructor, Academic Dean Nate graduated with his Masters in Oriental Medicine from East-West College of Natural Medicine (2003) and a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2018). He specializes in the treatment of headache/migraine and Tan/Tung distal acupuncture. He also specializes in the identification of wild . He has written a field guide for the central Rocky Mountains. In addition, he is a 28-year practitioner of martial arts (Shuri Ryu Karatedo and Chen Shi Taijiquan).

Clinic Director - Boulder Joanne Neville, B.A., M.S.O.M., Dipl. Ac., Dipl., C.H., L.Ac., Associate Professor Joanne received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York in 1988 and earned her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado in 2002. She served on the board of the Acupuncture Association of Colorado for 4-1/2 years and has maintained a private practice in Boulder, Colorado since 2002. She has been the Clinic Director at the Boulder campus since 2008.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 79 Ruth Oliver, DPN, RN, Full Professor Ruth received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mercy College of Detroit in 1986 and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from San Diego State University in 1997. She went on to obtain her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Grand Canyon University in 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. Ruth has worked as a registered nurse for over thirty years at the bedside, in management and IT, and for the last fifteen years in education. Her career began in Michigan moving on to Illinois and Southern California before moving to Santa Fe in 2015. She has taught in Bachelor and Masters level programs both face-to-face and online and has worked as a hospital educator. Her basic precepts of education are that teaching and learning should be creative and fun.

Campus Director - Santa Fe Paul R. Rossignol, B.A., M.S.O.M., D.O.M., Associate Professor Paul received his B.A. in Philosophy with a minor in East Asian Studies from the University of New Mexico in 2000. His passion for Classical Chinese philosophy lead him to attend the International Institute of Chinese Medicine and later Southwest Acupuncture College where he graduated with his M.S.O.M in 2005. He has practiced as a D.O.M. privately and as a contracting physician for the University of New Mexico Student Health Center. Paul holds black belt ranking in Aikido as well as master instructors certification in Yang Chuan and Hsing I Chuan. He has instructed Tai Chi Chuan for the University of New Mexico and New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics as well as Southwest Acupuncture College. He currently serves as the President of the Acupuncture Alumni Association of New Mexico and as a board member for the U.S. I Chuan Qigong Association. Paul is the Campus Director of the Santa Fe campus.

Jack Schaefer, B.S., M.Ac.O.M., Dipl. OM., L.Ac., Full Professor Jack Schaefer received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1994 in Environmental Studies and his Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2000 from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. He has since done post-graduate study at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China where he studied internal medicine, oncology, Chinese Tui Na massage, and acupuncture. He has also practiced and lectured in Europe. Jack continues to make regular trips to China for study in Chinese medicine, Qigong, and martial arts. He is an NCCAOM certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Herbs. He has been a lifelong student of martial arts, and has taught martial arts and Qigong to adults and children for over twenty-five years. He has a private practice in Boulder, Colorado. Claudia Sheils, R.N., M.S.O.M., Dipl. O.M., D.O.M., Instructor In addition to being an educator, a researcher, and contributor to various medical journals Claudia has a private family practice specializing in pediatrics and healthy aging for seniors. Recently she started treating patients at Pinon Community Acupuncture Clinic and brings her passion in Japanese acupuncture, extensive experience and compassionate care to her patients. Claudia came to Oriental Medicine after thirty- five years in healthcare and human services, including work as a registered nurse resident at University New Mexico Hospitals working with children in long term care. She spent, twelve years as a research assistant and co-authored papers published in various medical journals. Claudia is also a special education teacher, a witness manager expert for Major Crime Prosecutions in Canada, and a mental health counselor. All these experiences have been instrumental in contributing to her broad spectrum approach in understanding and dealing with the complexities of individualized healthcare. She shares her time between Santa Fe, New Mexico and Victoria, British Columbia.

Simone Sturm, DAOM, FABORM, Associate Professor Simone received her B.A. in 2000 from the University of Southern California. In 2007, she received her Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine and Bachelor of Professional Studies. In 2011, she received her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Five Branches University. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Reproductive Medicine and a Certified Childbirth Educator and labor doula. Simon specializes in the treatment of women and children. Her practice includes holistic women's health, fertility, pregnancy, labor and childbirth, postpartum care, and pediatrics. She brings years of clinical experience to her practice and believes in the integration of Eastern and Western medicine to treat disease and maintain wellbeing.

80 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog Hiroki Takeda, B.S., M.S.O.M., Dipl. O.M., D.O.M., Associate Professor Hiroki Takeda is a Japanese practitioner, specializes in the traditional Japanese acupuncture, Oriental physical therapy, and the Japanese herbal medicine (). He has been studying Shiatsu, a Japanese body therapy, and practicing qi gong since 1991. He received intensive private trainings in Japan on regular basis on the Japanese meridian therapy acupuncture directly from several master acupuncturists, including Haruki Yoshida, Gen-an Kuzuno, and Kazuto Miyawaki. Dr. Takeda received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Waseda University, Tokyo, in 2005 and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, NM in 2008. He was awarded scholarships from both of the institutions: Okuma Memorial Scholarship (Waseda University) and Gentle Tiger Scholarship (SWAC). Hiroki has been a faculty member at Southwest Acupuncture College since 2012. He is also a guest faculty member of University of New Mexico (UNM), College of Pharmacy, a lecturer of complementary and course at UNM, and an invited lecturer of Roseman University of Health Science, College of Pharmacy, Henderson, NV, and South Jordan, UT.

Adam Wasserman, M.S.O.M., L.Ac., Instructor Adam graduated from the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine in 2011 with a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is NCCAOM Board Certified in acupuncture and herbal medicine. In addition to Chinese medicine, Adam has studied the Chinese martial art of ba gua zhang extensively. He began his studies in 2003 and has studied several different styles of the art including Gao Yi Sheng style, Li Zi Ming style and Beijing Gao Family style. After graduating, Adam assisted in Tom Bisio’s clinic in Manhattan for two years focusing on the treatment of orthopedic conditions, observing and treating patients using tuina, externally applied herbs, internal herbs and qigong.

Jacob Wilcox, B.S., M.A., M.S.O.M., D.O.M. L.Ac., Associate Professor Jacob has a diplomat in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM). He received his training and Masters of Oriental Medicine from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2003. Having owned a thriving practice in Rochester, NY for the past eleven years, he brings a wealth of clinical experience, success at treating a wide spectrum of illnesses, and a unique treatment approach. In addition to Traditional Chinese Medicine he also practices Classical Acupuncture. Jacob Wilcox has a particular passion for Chinese herbs and has formulated and produced his own line of thirty different high quality Chinese Herbal tinctures.

Christopher Whyrick, DACM, DOM, LAc, BCPP, RPP Instructor, Chris received his BA in Psychology/Pre-Med at University of Colorado, Boulder in 1999 and completed his doctoral work at the California Institute of Integral Studies/American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco in May, 2020. He studied three years of coursework at Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in North Carolina before earning his Masters of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2018, where he then worked as a Teacher’s Assistant and Clinical Entrance Exam Administrator. In 2007, Chris became a Registered Polarity Practitioner after studying at the Somatic Energy Therapies, LLC, in Washington, DC. where he also studied and practiced biodynamic craniosacral therapy. Prior to relocating to New Mexico, he practiced in an Acupuncture and Tuina clinic in Portland, Oregon specializing in musculo-skeletal and mental-emotional disorders. This experience allowed him to collaborate alongside naturopaths, chiropractors, and medical doctors, specializing in treatments for Epstein-Barr and auto-immune issues. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, climbing, and wild-harvesting local herbs and preparing herbal medicines.

www.acupuncturecollege.edu 81 Honora Wolfe, CMT, Dipl. Ac., L.Ac., Full Professor Honora was founding director at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy (1976-1980) and studied Tui Na massage at the Shanghai College of TCM during 1984-1986. Completing her acupuncture education in 1987 from Dechen Yonten DzoInstitute of Chinese Medicine in 1987 and received her NCCAOM certification in 1988. Ms. Wolfe taught at many national and regional acupuncture colleges and conferences in North America and Europe. She is the author or co-author of several books, including Prince Wen Hui’s Cook: Chinese Dietary Therapy, How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Birth with Chinese Medicine, Managing Menopause Naturally with Chinese Medicine, Better Breast Health Naturally with Chinese Medicine, Points for Profit: The Essential Guide to Practice Success for Acupuncturists, The Successful Chinese Herbalist, and most recently is co-author of Western Physical Exam Skills for Practitioners of Asian Medicine.

Steven Wong, Ph.D. (in China), L.Ac., Associate Professor Steven recently returned from an 11- year stay in Beijing, where he received both his Master's (2015) and PhD in Acupuncture and Tuina (2019) from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM). He has worked in the nationally recognized Guoyitang clinic in Beijing for over seven years. The tuina lineage of his graduate advisor for both graduate degrees, Prof. Yu Tianyuan, primarily stems from the Imperial School of Tuina, but also pulls from other traditions and schools. Steven studied for over four years with Dr. Guo Tingying, a recognized Shanxi master of acupuncture and lineage holder for the Guo family technique. The herbal lineage he studied for over six years was from Prof. Li Xingguang, a disciple of the National Master Yan Zhenghua. He has published numerous articles in Chinese, as well as both graduate dissertations. He specializes in orthopedic, dermatological, gynecological and endocrine conditions.

Michael Young, B.A., Dipl. Ac., L.Ac., Full Professor Michael received his Bachelor of Arts in Asian Religions from the Occidental College in 1985. He then spent two years studying acupuncture and Oriental healing systems in Japan. In 1990 Michael graduated from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. He was the Founder, Executive Director, and Clinical Director of the Immune Enhancement Project, the first Chinese medical clinic to obtain federal funding for low income patient care in San Francisco from 1990 to 1993. In 2000, he received advanced clinical training in Beijing, China. Areas of special interest for Michael are treatment of chronic pain, immune system dysfunction, and the integration of detoxification and weight loss protocols with Japanese Kampo detoxification formulas. He is also certified in homotoxicology through HEEL, Inc. He is a senior student of Dr. Miki Shima, having studied with him from 1993 to 2005.

82 2019 - 2024 SWAC Catalog The physician takes care of people's life. He is placed at the head of the Hundred Arts and Crafts. Sitting on equal footing with Premier and Minister. It is the Art of Humanity. Those who enter my gate should know that the distress of others is also mine. - Zhong Shan's Medical Teaching 1933

Southwest Acupuncture College

Santa Fe, NM Boulder, CO

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Locations and Contact Information

Santa Fe, New Mexico Boulder, Colorado

Southwest Acupuncture College Southwest Acupuncture College 2100 Calle de la Vuelta Suite D103 6630 Gunpark Drive Suite 200 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 Boulder, Colorado 80301 (505) 438-8884 (303) 581-9955

Directions: From I-25 North exit at the Saint Francis Directions: From Denver, take U.S. 36 to Boulder. Take Drive exit. Follow Saint Francis Drive to San Mateo stop Foothills Parkway exit and continue through Boulder. It light. Turn right on San Mateo Street. Take the first right becomes the Diagonal Highway 119. Continue past the into the Cedar Park complex. The college is located in light at Jay Road. Take the next right at 63rd Street. Take the center of the u shaped complex of Cedar Park. the first left on Lookout Road .5 miles. Turn right on Gunpark Drive East. Campus is two blocks on the left.

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