To sign up for Clinical Observation, please send an email with your requested dates of observation. Please also read our code of conduct and participant expectations here: 2019 observers
As part of our mission to raise the bar of Chinese medicine by bringing classical theory to life with clinical application, we are pleased to offer training at The Alternative Clinic, the Association’s teaching focused clinic. While seminar training is incredibly important, watching Chinese medicine in practice on real patients is critical to clinical efficacy. Clinical training hours have been approved by the California Acupuncture Board and total hours accrued can be submitted toward recertification. The NCCAOM, however, will allow a maximum of 10 clinical hours toward recertification. Please check with your state requirements to be clear if they accept California or NCCAOM approved programs.
Traditionally, a student would spend years assisting and interning with an experienced practitioner before going out on their own, yet today most practitioners graduate from school without significant training under highly skilled practitioners. This greatly affects the results of our treatments and reputation of our field.
Observation / Immersion Programs
Licensed practitioners who are interested to see the style of Chinese medicine taught and practiced at The Alternative Clinic may choose from a short term or longer term training program. For those who have completed an ATS training program, observing in the clinic will bring to life the seminar material and provide a better integration of theory. Payment is due in full prior to beginning clinical hours. Once hours are booked, payments are not refundable for any reason. Licensed Practitioners Only.
Application Process
To sign up for clinical observation or an intensive immersion program, please send your requested dates of participation by e-mail. Program participation is confirmed with payment in full and is not refundable for any reason. Please also review our code of conduct information at the following link:
Single Day Observation: $240
- 9-5 pm, any single day of the week
- This single day observation provides the attendee with 8 hours of continuing education credit.
One Week Observation: $750
- Monday through Friday
- Must be completed in one calendar week
- This one week observation provides the attendee with 40 hours of continuing education credit.
Three Week Immersion: $2,000
- To be completed in one contiguous 3 week immersion or three 1 week immersions
- Must be completed within 6 months from starting date
- Continuing education credits will be awarded based on actual clinical hours completed, not to exceed 120 hours.
Three Month Immersion: $4,500
- To be completed in either one 3 month immersion or three 1 month immersions.
- Must be completed within 1 year of starting date.
- Continuing education credits will be awarded based on actual clinical hours completed, not to exceed 480 hours.
