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NUNM offers certificates in several naturopathic and classical Chinese medicine modalities. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must already be enrolled in a degree program at NUNM, be in good academic standing, and meet the certificate program requirements.
Natural Childbirth Certificate Program
The Naturopathic Obstetrics Certificate program provides the didactic education necessary for a graduate to complete requirements to sit for the American College of Naturopathic Obstetricians (ACNO) certificate examination. To complete the Natural Childbirth Certificate (NCB) Program, students need to complete a required natural childbirth course in the core ND curriculum and 6 NCB elective courses. The clinic requirements for licensure are not included in this certificate program. Those participating in the program have access to the clinical requirements through faculty practices and other local physicians. Students interested in pursuing this certificate program must apply to the program in order to ensure that they will be able to schedule the necessary classes around their core naturopathic courses. All courses are taught by NUNM faculty who have ACNO certification.
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Classical Chinese Medicine
Fully aligned with the CCM mission, this certificate program enables motivated students to delve more deeply into the classical roots of Chinese medicine. It consists of nine Classical Texts courses, Bazi Suanming and two courses in Chinese Cultural Arts. These courses are rarely included in Chinese medicine programs in China or the US, and they are specifically designed to connect the serious student of classical Chinese medicine with the authentic milieu of the ancient scholar practitioner.
Qigong Certificate Program*
The Qigong Certificate Program is taught in two levels, with each level having a separate admissions screening process. The first level, with an academic focus, may be pursued concurrently with the ND program and is presented over a three-year period. It involves coursework from the CCM programs. This level of the qigong program includes four courses in theory, nine weekend retreat courses and nine quarters of weekly qigong practice sessions. The student who successfully completes this portion of study may apply for admission into the second level, the teaching portion of the program. Over the subsequent year the student continues qigong coursework, progressing from observing qigong instruction of NUNM patients and students to teaching her/his own qigong classes.
Shiatsu Certificate Program*
The Shiatsu Certificate Program consists of six courses (204 hours) taken over two years. It is designed to be pursued concurrently with the MSOM or ND programs. At the end of the certificate program, students will be fully prepared to use shiatsu as an independent treatment modality.
*ND students in good academic standing are eligible to apply for admission into the Qigong and Shiatsu Certificate Programs. Due to space constraints, admission is limited. These are not degree programs and do not lead to eligibility to sit for licensure exams.