Name: Wongu University
Address: 8620 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123, USA, Las Vegas
Telephone: 702-463-2122

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At Wongu, we believe that overall health depends on nurturing a healthy mind, body and spirit connection. Our tri-colored logo reflects this philosophy, and our curriculum is designed around this ethos. In blending the best parts of Eastern &amp; Western medicine we enable healthcare professionals to truly address the overall health of patients. Wongu University of Oriental Medicine is the first and only Oriental Medicine school in Nevada approved to grant a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine (MSOM). Wongu offers courses in Oriental Medicine, acupuncture, herbology, and much more. Our experienced and caring instructors will help you perfect your skills as you take your first step to joining the healing community.

Wongu University of Oriental Medicine
Wongu University of Oriental Medicine
THE FIRST AND ONLY ORIENTAL MEDICINE UNIVERSITY IN NEVADA OFFERING A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORIENTAL MEDICINE (MSOM) DEGREE
Founded in 2012 in the state of Nevada, the first state in the United States to grant licenses to practitioners of Oriental medicine, Wongu University of Oriental Medicine is the first and only Oriental Medicine school in Nevada approved to grant a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Wongu University of Oriental Medicine is to educate students to become skilled Oriental Medicine practitioners who possess compassion and integrity.
PROGRAMMATIC GOALS
1. Advance the practice of Oriental medicine by increasing the number of competent, licensed, OMD practitioners.

2. Provide students wit a historical and modern OM curriculum and a thorough experience in the clinical skills required in the safe and effective treatment of patients.

3. Serve the community with access to OM healing therapies at the Health Clinic and conduct educational programs for greater awareness of OM.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Graduates of the Wongu University’s Master of Science in Oriental Medicine program will be able to:
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of traditional Oriental medicine theory and practices in the areas of acupuncture, Oriental herbal medicine, Korean traditional medicine, qi cultivation, and Oriental bodywork.
Demonstrate knowledge of biomedical clinical sciences, including diagnosis, physical examination, laboratory tests, and procedures.
Collect the necessary information using traditional Oriental medicine diagnostic methods to formulate a proper Oriental medical diagnosis.
Create treatment strategies based on the diagnosis and administer treatment plans with appropriate modalities and techniques.
Plan and execute an effective herbal treatment and understand professional issues related to appropriate herbal management, herb-drug interactions, and consultation.
Effectively guide patients in a healthy lifestyle, including nutrition and exercise. 
Assess effectiveness and modify treatments according to changes in the patient’s presentation.
Recognize signs and symptoms necessitating referrals to appropriate complementary healthcare providers in the biomedical community.
Understand and comply with professional, legal, and ethical standards and practices as established by the profession.
Understand best practices in successful clinic management. 
Participate in community services and incorporate healthy lifestyle and behaviors in their personal lives.
ACCREDITATION
Wongu University of Oriental Medicine and its master’s-level program in Oriental medicine (MSOM) are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM). Institution/program accreditation history, notes, and dates of review may be viewed at:  http://acahm.org/directory-menu/directory/.
ACAHM is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the specialized accreditation agency for institutions/programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners.
ACAHM is located at:

Phone: (952) 212-2434
Program Length
NAC 634A.080 4.(b)(2): Nevada Oriental Medicine Board regulation requires the completion of at least 3,000 hours of instruction, including no less than 2,500 didactic hours, for a student to graduate on or after November 25, 2002.
Program Subject
NAC 634A.080 4.(a): The program of study includes training or instruction in the subjects of acupuncture, moxibustion, herbology, Oriental physiology, Oriental pathology, Oriental diagnosis, Tuina, biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, Western physiology, Western pathology, Western diagnosis, pharmacology, laboratory and radiology.
Our program satisfies the program length and subjects required by the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine.
COMMISSION OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION (CPE)
Wongu University is licensed to operate in the State of Nevada by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education (CPE).
Commission on Postsecondary Education
2800 E. St. Louis
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Tel: (702) 486-7330
Fax: (702) 486-7340

Department of Education – Federal Student Aid
Wongu University’s Master of Science in Oriental Medicine degree program is provisionally certified by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in the Title IV Federal Student Aid Program through September 30, 2018. Wongu University will be eligible to apply for full certification on June 30, 2018.
Department of Homeland Security – International Recruitment
Wongu University is a SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) certified school under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is authorized to accept and enroll nonimmigrant students by issuing Forms I-20. Wongu University is also authorized to assist students with an F-1 Visa to transfer in or out of Wongu University.
 


Wongu University of Oriental Medicine is the first and only Oriental Medicine school in Nevada approved to grant a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine (MSOM). Wongu offers courses in Oriental Medicine, acupuncture, herbology, and much more. Our experienced and caring instructors will help you perfect your skills as you take your first step to joining the healing community.

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