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The
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (ATOM) is a nationally
accredited, not-for-profit educational corporation. ATOM received its
license on October 1, 1994, under the laws of the State of Florida and
now it operates exclusively as a professional, private, and
independent college offering academic programs and degrees in the
field of Traditional Chinese Medicine/Oriental Medicine. The
Institute is exempt for federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code; ATOM also maintains tax exempt status with
the State of Florida. ATOM received accreditation from
ACAOM
on May 4, 1999, and was
reaccredited for another four year period by
ACAOM
on September 6th, 2006 and was given its College License on April 6, 2001,
under the State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities (SBICU),
now the
State Commission for Independent Education.
The three founders of the
Institute in 1994 were President, Johanna Chu Yen, MD (China) CA; Vice
President and Secretary, Michael C.J. Carey, MA (U.K.) MPH; and
Treasurer, Betty Z. Shannon, BA. The first class of 10 students began
course work on October 18, 1994, and by September of 1999, 60 students
were enrolled.
Read an article about the history of ATOM written by one of its founders and President, Johanna Chu Yen
In keeping with its mission, ATOM
sets forth seven educational objectives. The graduates will be
able:
- To practice in a professional
and ethical manner.
- To exercise appropriate
clinical judgment with regard to assessment, diagnosis and
decisions relating to therapeutic modalities, prognosis, and
referral.
- To become proficient in the
theory and practice of acupuncture and in the preparation and
prescription of Chinese herbal therapy.
- To become proficient in the
theory and practice of nutrition and preventative care and to
incorporate these principles and practices of Traditional Chinese
Medicine/Oriental Medicine and to be prepared to counsel patients
on elements of health.
- To promote the delivery of
healthcare in the United States fully recognizing the
complementary functions of Traditional Chinese Medicine/Oriental
Medicine and Contemporary Western Medicine.
- To meet the requirements of the
Florida Board of Acupuncture and the National Commission for
Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
including the ability to pass the State and national acupuncture
and herbal certification examinations.
- To demonstrate the commitment
to Traditional Oriental Medicine by participating in professional
continuing education as a lifelong learning process.
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