Apply for AAMA School Accreditation

Doctoral & Advanced Professional Program Accreditation

Align Your Program with National Professional Standards

The American Alternative Medical Association (AAMA) accredits educational programs that reflect the standards, ethics, and professional preparation expected within the fields of alternative, integrative, and complementary medicine.

AAMA School Accreditation connects institutions with a national professional community and helps establish clear pathways between education, membership, and professional certification opportunities.

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Why Apply for AAMA Accreditation?

Strengthen Your Program’s Position

• Demonstrate alignment with an established professional association
• Enhance credibility within the alternative and integrative medical community
• Differentiate your program in a growing educational landscape

Support Your Students’ Success

• Provide defined pathways toward AAMA membership and certification opportunities
• Help graduates transition into professional practice environments
• Reinforce ethical and professional standards

Increase Visibility

• Inclusion within the AAMA Accredited Program Directory
• Exposure to prospective students and practitioners
• Promotional opportunities through AAMA platforms and communications

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Accreditation Requirements

Programs seeking accreditation should demonstrate:

• Curriculum appropriate to the discipline and intended educational level
• Sufficient instructional and/or clinical training hours
• Qualified faculty with relevant credentials or professional experience
• Program outcomes aligned with professional practice and ethics

👉 Full details available within Accreditation Standards

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How the Process Works

Submit Application

Provide information regarding your institution, program structure, curriculum, and educational model.

Program Review

AAMA reviews submissions according to accreditation standards and administrative guidelines.

Approval & Activation

Approved institutions receive activation instructions and Active accreditation status.

Ongoing Participation

Schools maintain Active accreditation through Annual School Membership participation and continued alignment with accreditation standards.

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Accreditation Fees

Application & Accreditation Review Fee

$199 (non-refundable)

Annual School Membership

$425/year

Annual School Membership maintains:

• Active accreditation status
• Accredited directory listing
• Verification support
• Graduate pathway participation
• Accredited School Seal eligibility
• Promotional opportunities

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What Accreditation Includes

• Listing within the AAMA Accredited Program Directory
• Authorization to use AAMA Accredited designation and seal
• Connection to a national professional network
• Student awareness of certification and membership pathways
• Professional credibility and visibility enhancement

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Important Notes

AAMA School Accreditation is a professional accreditation designation and does not constitute governmental, regional, or academic accreditation.

Accreditation does not automatically grant certification eligibility to graduates. Individual applicants remain subject to applicable AAMA certification standards.

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Begin Your Application

If your institution offers programs aligned with alternative, integrative, holistic, or advanced practitioner education, we invite you to apply below.