Acupuncture & Massage College

Accreditation and Licensure

• Accrediting Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)
• Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)
• Licensed by Florida's Commission for Independent Education
• Meets requirements set by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
• Approved for VA Benefits and INS Visas

Who We Are

• Founded in 1983, the Acupuncture & Massage College is the oldest school of Acupuncture in the state of Florida.
• We offer two distinct and different courses of study: a 7 1/2 month Massage Therapy program that specializes in Japanese Shiatsu and a 36 month Master of Oriental Medicine Degree.
• AMC is committed to maintaining high standards of education and providing a well-balanced and relevant curriculum in our programs of study. Serious students willing to work diligently are assured a challenging, enjoyable, and comprehensive education.
• We are proud of our high student satisfaction rating on all our accreditation site visits.
• Our spacious facility is decorated in an Asian motif and has one of the most elegant and calming college atmospheres that you can find.

Our Community Intern Clinic

One important feature of the AMC is the Student Intern Clinic, which opened to the public in 1983. The Clinic offers low cost quality health care to the community and provides a place for our Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy Interns to do their Supervised Clinicals. All students can receive treatment at no charge at the Community Intern Clinic.

Our Programs

Both our programs are structured on the innovative modular system of education where students focus on one course at a time.

Oriental Medicine Program

• Can be completed in 36 months which is considered 4 academic years
• Meets both State and National requirements
• Supervised Clinic in our busy community clinic
• Graduates are eligible to sit for their National Acupuncture, Chinese Herb, and Oriental Medicine exams
• Master of Oriental Medicine Degree for those who qualify

Oriental Medicine in the State of Florida
Acupuncture Practitioners in Florida are very fortunate because this is one of the first states in the nation to recognize and regulate the Acupuncture profession. In 1986 the State Legislature defined an Acupuncturists as a "primary health care provider." This means that private insurance companies must cover and treat Acupuncturists performing primary health care services as they would any primary health care provider. In 1989, the State Acupuncture Board officially named Acupuncturists, " Acupuncture Physicians."

Massage Therapy Program

• 607 hours completed in 7 1/2 months
• Specializes in Oriental Bodywork, specifically Japanese Shiatsu
• Classes in Qi Kung, Shiatsu, Swedish, Aromatherapy, Cranio-sacral, Western Science and more
• Supervised Clinic in our busy community clinic
• Graduates are eligible to sit for their National exam (NCBTMB)

Faculty

• Excellent faculty with extensive clinical and classroom experience
• High faculty retention rate
• Motivated, dedicated, and always ready to help students

Admission Requirements & Procedure

• Oriental Medicine applicants must have completed 60 credits at the baccalaureate level from an accredited institution
• Massage Therapy applicants are required to have completed high school or the equivalent
• You can request an application form from our Admissions Director or download one from our website: www.amcollege.edu.

Financial Aid

• Federally-funded financial aid -PELL Grants and Stafford Loans
• An extended loan program with Key Bank
• In-house financial plan
• Approved for Veteran benefits
• Call or email our Admissions Director to receive a financial aid application form and we will let you how if you qualify and how much money you will qualify for.

Program Start Dates

• The Oriental Medicine program has start dates in September, January, and April.
• The Massage Therapy program enrolls students monthly.
• Day or evening classes are available for both programs.

Information about Miami

• Year round tropical weather with beautiful sandy beaches
• A full assortment of sports, culture, and other recreation
• Good schools, excellent shopping and restaurants
• An "international" atmosphere
• Ample housing and job opportunities

Please contact our Admissions Director for an appointment to tour the college and receive a complimentary treatment at our Intern Clinic.

To find out more about our programs, please Request Information.