Acupuncture Institute

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Health Sciences Center
60 Lafayette Street
Phone: 203-576-4122
Fax: 203-576-4107
Email: acup@bridgeport.edu

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medi­cine (TCM) are one of the most respected healing professions around the globe. It serves a quarter of the world’s population and has increased in public acceptance in the United States and Europe as the fastest growing complementary health care field. TCM has gained this respect by being the most ancient written form of medical therapy known. For more information, call Dr. Jenni­fer Brett: 203-576-4122 or 1-800-EXCEL-UB (1-800-392-3582), ext. 4122

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which encompasses acupuncture, manual therapy, diet counseling, herbal therapies, exercise and breathing techniques, has been in use for thousands of years. Over the millennia, the Asian community has continuously re­fined this ancient healing art. During the last century, this refinement has included inte­gration of Western medical sciences within the paradigm of TCM.

M.S.Ac.

The development of the Master of Science in Acupuncture degree program integrates the medical concepts of both the East and West. The student will learn classical acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medical theory as well as up-to-date western bio-medical sci­ences.

The Master of Science in Acupuncture de­gree program’s goal is to provide acupunc­ture and Traditional Chinese medical training consistent with the developing traditions in Asia and the growing modern health care system in the United States.

Having an opportunity to work alone and in conjunction with other health care prac­titioners in the Health Sciences Center, the students will be able to integrate the care of patients with other health care providers. Thus, the student gains a “real world” advan­tage before entering private practice.

Accreditation

The MS-Acupuncture, MS-Acupuncture with Chinese herbology, and Doctorate of Acu­puncture with Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine degree programs of the Univer­sity of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute are programmatically accredited by the Ac­creditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), which is the recognized accrediting agency for programs preparing acupuncture and TCM medicine practitioners.

Accreditation contact:

ACAHM
500 Lake Street, Suite 204
Excelsior, MN  55331
Phone: 952/212-2434
Fax: 952/657-7068
Email: info@acaom.org

Educational mission, objectives, and goals

Acupuncture Institute mission and educational objectives

The mission of the University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute is to offer a compre­hensive education and training that prepares qualified candidates to become successful licensed practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The programs seek to advance the practice and discipline of Traditional Chinese Medicine through educational, clinical and scholarly activities. The programs educate and train students to be productive, skilled caring and responsible healthcare profes­sionals.

The Educational Objectives of the Acupunc­ture Institute are to train and educate acu­puncture students who prior to graduation:

The Educational Objectives of the Acupunc­ture Institute are to train and educate acu­puncture students who prior to graduation:

1. Demonstrate competency in utilizing the four examinations to identify Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnoses.
2. Have the ability to formulate and skillfully implement the safe and effective clinical application of Chinese medicine modalities based upon a total assessment of the patient;
   1. For MS- Acup: to formulate and skillfully implement safe and effec­tive TCM acupuncture, moxibustion, qi cultivation, tui na and adjunctive techniques.
   2. For MS-Acu w/Chinese Herbs & DAc.TCM.: to formulate and skillfully im­plement safe and effective acupunc­ture, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, qi cultivation, tui na and other adjunctive techniques.
   3. For MS-CH: to formulate and skill­fully implement safe and effective Chinese herbal medicine, and dietary therapies.
3. Adapt diagnosis and treatment strategies as needed for diverse patient populations.
4. Evaluate patient care from biomedical, pharmacological and Asian perspective in order to understand the medical context in which patients present, make appropriate treatment, and consultation decisions in various healthcare settings including as part of a collaborative health care team; and make timely referrals when appropriate.
5. Value patients’ dignity and confidentiality.
6. DAc.TCM: will have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient-centered care in a variety of settings in order to optimize patient health and coordinate care with other healthcare practitioner.

University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Insti­tute institutional goals are to:

Offer a comprehensive graduate-level educa­tion that trains future graduates in a broad range of TCM knowledge, competencies and skills so that we achieve our Mission and educational objectives

1. Offer a comprehensive graduate-level education that trains future graduates in a broad range of TCM knowledge, competencies and skills so that we achieve our Mission and educational objectives
2. Administer a professional and affordable treatment clinic that:
   • Serves the local community; and
   • Instructs student interns in the diag­nosis and treatment of health condi­tions in a diverse population
3. Conduct outreach clinics to:
   • Support the profession of acupunc­ture through community service; and
   • Train students in integrative care set­tings;
4. Preserve and further the understanding of human health and the art of Asian medicine.
5. Produce graduates who can meet state and national licensure requirements.

Programs

• Acupuncture with Chinese Herbology, M.S.C.H.
• Acupuncture, M.S.
• Chinese Herbology, M.S.

• Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine, DAcCHM

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