Treatment by a Highly Trained ProfessionalIn many states including California, acupuncturists are considered independent or primary care providers. This responsibility requires extensive training. As a Pacific College graduate, Susan Jakary has received such training by completing a state-approved, nationally accredited Master of science degree program in Oriental medicine (which includes Chinese herbal medicine). The program includes extensive biomedical and clinical training as well. The following provides a summary of the Pacific College curriculum:
This curriculum comprises over 3,000 hours of in-class or clinical training. As you might expect, Susan studied Oriental medicine extensively. However, she was also responsible for Western biomedicine courses. The following is an abbreviated list of the many courses completed:
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