Accreditation | Licensure
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM)
The Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine is New Jersey's first acupuncture school. Founded in 1997, the College is institutionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), which is the recognized accrediting agency for freestanding institutions and colleges of acupuncture or Herbal Medicine that offer such programs.
Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine and its following programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM):
(1) Master of Acupuncture
(2) Certificate in Chinese herbal medicine
The programs listed above may offer courses via distance education.
ACAHM does not accredit any programs at the undergraduate/bachelor level.
Accreditation status and notes may be viewed on the ACAHM Directory.
ACAHM is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the specialized accreditation agency for institutions/programs preparing acupuncture practitioners. ACAHM is located at 500 Lake Street, Suite 204, Excelsior, Minnesota 55331; phone 952/212-2434; https://acahm.orghttps://acahm.org
Public Disclosure Statement Effective as of 9 August 2023.
At the Eastern School of Acupuncture we explore ancient wisdom and holistic health practices relative to its place in modern healthcare. Here you will experience a truly diverse and exceptional faculty committed to leading you on a path of transformation for your patients, and yourself. The Eastern School of Acupuncture in NJ offers a Master's in Acupuncture degree as well as a Certificate in Chinese Herbology. In addition, join us for our public classes and numerous continuing education courses.
ACAHM
8941 Aztec Dr, Suite 2
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Phone: (952) 212-2434
General Email: info@acaom.org
Website: https://acahm.org
National and State Approvals
State of New Jersey, Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE)
Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine is approved and licensed by the State of New Jersey, Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE). OSHE is the licensing office of all colleges and universities of higher education in the State of New Jersey. OSHE is located at: P.O. Box 542, Trenton, NJ 08625-0542; phone (609) 292-4310.
Website: http://www.nj.gov/highereducation/
Title IV Federal Student Financial Aid Program
U.S. Department of Education
Website: https://studentaid.gov
Proud Members
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM)
Website: https://www.ccahm.org
New Jersey Presidents' Council
Website: http://njpc.org
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
Website: https://www.nc-sara.org
Licensure and Certification Upon Graduation
New Jersey Acupuncture Board:
Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine is approved by the New Jersey Acupuncture Examining Board and graduates of the ESATM program are eligible to sit for the New Jersey Acupuncture Licensing Examination. For licensure information, contact:
Enid Vazquez
Executive Director
Email: acupuncture@dca.lps.state.nj.us
P.O. Box 46021
Newark, New Jersey 07101
Phone: (973) 273-8092
Website: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine programs also meets the licensure requirements of most states that license practitioners of acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Licensure requirements vary from state to state, and prospective students are advised to contact the appropriate agency in the state in which they intend to practice for information on specific licensure requirements.
Graduates of the ESATM program are eligible to sit for the examination and become certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. For more information, contact:
NCCAOM
2001 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor North
Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: (888) 381-1140 (toll-free number)
(202) 381-1140 (direct phone number)
Fax: (202) 381-1141
Website: http://www.nccaom.org
