Acupuncture and Massage College in Miami, Florida is a nationally-accredited college, proudly-approved by various departments of the US Government, and is a member of different professional organizations.
Why Accreditation Matters
Accreditation is proof that a college has met specific institutional and educational standards set by the US Department of Education to protect students. These standards include maintaining high-levels of institutional quality, program quality, instructor qualifications, and employment recognition.
Accreditation is especially important in the medical, health, and wellness fields because most states require completion of an accredited program in order to sit for the licensing exams that are mandatory for employment.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools (ACCSC): Acupuncture and Massage College is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ACCSC is located at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, Virginia 22201. Phone: (703) 247-4212. Fax: (703) 247-4533. Website: www.accsc.org.
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM): The Acupuncture Massage College’s Master of Oriental Medicine program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). Institution/program accreditation history, notes, and dates of review may be viewed at: http://acaom.org/directory-menu/directory/
ACAOM is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the specialized accreditation agency for institutions/programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners. ACAOM is located at 8941 Aztec Dr., Suite 2, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Telephone: (952) 212-2434; Fax: 952-657-7068; Website: www.acaom.org.
US Department of Education: Acupuncture and Massage College is certified by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV funds. Students who qualify are eligible for Financial Aid.
Veteran’s Administration (VA): Acupuncture and Massage College is approved by the US Veteran’s Administration for the training of veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code. VA benefits can be applied to tuition.
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR): Acupuncture and Massage College is approved by the US Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). Students who are approved by DVR will have their tuition and fees subsidized by DVR.
United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Acupuncture and Massage College is approved by ICE and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), to issue a Certificate of Eligibility, Form I-20 for the application of F-1 or M-1 Student Visa.
Florida Commission for Independent Education: Acupuncture and Massage College is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. The Commission is located at 325 W. Gaines St, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400. Telephone: (850) 245-3200.
State of Florida Board of Massage Therapy: The Certificate of Massage Therapy curriculum at Acupuncture and Massage College is approved by the State of Florida Board of Massage Therapy for the education and vocational training of massage therapists. Graduates of the program are able to sit for the national Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx), which is required for legal employment as a massage therapist in Florida.
State of Florida Board of Acupuncture: The Masters of Oriental Medicine curriculum at Acupuncture and Massage College is approved by the State of Florida Board of Acupuncture for the education and vocational training of acupuncture physicians. Graduates of the Oriental Medicine program are able to sit for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Exam, consisting of the Foundations of Oriental Medicine Module, the Acupuncture Module, the Point Location Module, the Biomedicine Module, and the Chinese Herbology Module.
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: Acupuncture and Massage College is approved by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Address: 2025 M Street NW, Suite 800, Washington DC, 20036. Phone: (888) 381-1140 (toll-free number), (202) 381-1140 (direct phone number). Fax: (202) 381-1141. Website: nccaom.org
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: Acupuncture and Massage College is a member of the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM).
Address: 1501 Sulgrave Avenue, Suite 30, Baltimore, MD 21209. Phone: 410-464-6040. Fax: 410-464-6042. Website: ccaom.org
National Association for Massage Therapists: Acupuncture and Massage College is a member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Dade County Chapter.
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