Downsides to non-accredited schools

[Snarky]

In my other thread I stated that I most likely would not be able to go to school, but there's always a possibility of it.

One thing I have read thus far is that ACAOM schools require 2 years of college as a prerequisite. This not totally out of reach for me, but is still an extra hurdle.

My question is, what are the downsides of going with a non-ACAOM school? I know the most obvious issue is that there is no standard so you won't know exactly what you're getting, but if you can find good reviews of the school, wouldn't that make up for it.

Is there a list somewhere of non-accredited schools that have been recognized as quality schools?

 

[Captain Failboat]

Hi Milkydoo
As a UK based practitioner, I do not know much about the US system. ACAOM appears to be the equivalent of the BAcC (British Acupuncture Council) and the BAAB (British Acupuncture Accreditation Board).
By training in a college that is accreditied, entry to the BAcC is automatic, whereas training at a non-accredited school would involve an application process to be able to join the BAcC to demonstrate your competence etc. Some applicants do fail to meet the required criteria because their training is not adequate.

Have you tried contacting the ACAOM directly to ask about accredited and non-accredited schools?

Aragorn

 

[ignucdye]

There's the issue of insurance too. Such a school may mean your qualification cannot get you insured.

 

[vlcebunny]

Looking ahead, would potential clients come and see a therapist that is not registered with ACAOM? Would you legally be allowed to practice?

Artemis

 

[Sculuccisdide]

Hi,

If you go to this link:
http://www.acufinder.com/Laws_and_Legislature.asp
you can check the legal requirements for training and practice in the state where you would be practicing (each state has different requirements which may or may not involve ACAOM - in some states you cannot practice acupuncture at all!).

As a career I highly recommend it.

Best of luck,

Oliver