Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

Build a Career That Changes Lives

Imagine a career where every day you have the opportunity to relieve pain, restore balance, and improve the health and well-being of your patients.

At Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, our Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MAHM) program prepares students to become highly skilled practitioners of East Asian Medicine through a comprehensive blend of traditional wisdom, modern science, and extensive clinical experience.

Designed for the future of integrative healthcare, our program equips graduates with the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on skills needed to thrive in today’s growing healthcare landscape.

Accredited. Respected. Career-Focused.

Dragon Rises’ 3,225-hour, 10-semester (40-month) Master’s Degree Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM).

Our curriculum meets or exceeds Florida’s educational requirements and prepares graduates to pursue professional licensure in Florida and many other states.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM®) examinations and, upon successful completion, may apply for state licensure where applicable.

A Comprehensive Education in East Asian Medicine

Our curriculum combines centuries of proven healing traditions with contemporary healthcare knowledge, preparing graduates to provide safe, effective, patient-centered care.

Students study:

  • Acupuncture Theory and Techniques
  • Chinese Herbal Medicine
  • East Asian Medical Diagnosis
  • Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis®
  • Meridian Theory
  • Oriental Bodywork
  • Nutrition and Dietary Therapy
  • Pharmacology
  • Practice Management
  • Board Examination Preparation
  • Integrative Healthcare Concepts
  • Adjunctive Therapies
  • Clinical Internship and Patient Care

From your first classes through your final clinical internship, you’ll develop the skills necessary to assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and confidently deliver care in a variety of healthcare settings.

Learn by Doing

The best practitioners are developed through experience.

Dragon Rises places a strong emphasis on hands-on education through supervised clinical training, allowing students to work with real patients under the guidance of experienced faculty.

In addition to classroom instruction, students have opportunities to participate in:

  • Clinical internships
  • Community outreach events
  • Specialty clinic experiences
  • Veteran wellness initiatives
  • Integrative healthcare education
  • Professional development activities

These experiences help students graduate with the confidence and practical skills employers and patients value.

Two Degrees, One Educational Path

Students who enter the program with a minimum of 60 semester credits of undergraduate coursework are admitted into the Master’s pathway.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded:

  • Bachelor of Health Sciences
  • Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

This dual-degree structure recognizes both your academic achievement and your professional preparation for a career in East Asian Medicine.

Why Choose Dragon Rises?

At Dragon Rises, you’ll benefit from:

  • ACAHM-accredited education
  • Experienced practitioner-faculty
  • Extensive supervised clinical training
  • Small class sizes and personalized attention
  • Hybrid learning options
  • A collaborative and supportive learning environment
  • Preparation for national board examinations and licensure
  • A mission focused on advancing East Asian Medicine within modern healthcare

We’re committed to educating practitioners who are not only clinically skilled but also compassionate leaders capable of shaping the future of integrative medicine.

Your Future Starts Here

Whether your goal is to open a private practice, join an integrative medical team, specialize in neurological rehabilitation, or serve your community through holistic healthcare, Dragon Rises provides the education and clinical experience to help you achieve your goals.

Our Admissions Team is ready to help you take the next step.

Schedule a Campus Tour

See our classrooms, visit our teaching clinic, meet faculty and students, and discover what makes Dragon Rises different.

📞 Call Admissions: (941) 289-2452

📧 Email: admissions@dragonrises.edu

Florida Licensure Information

For information regarding licensure requirements in Florida, please contact:

Florida Board of Acupuncture
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3256
Phone: (850) 245-4444