Northwestern Health Sciences University

Northwestern Health Sciences University, founded in 1941 by Dr. John B. Wolfe, specializes in natural healthcare education, clinical services, and research. Headquartered in Minnesota, the university enrolls more than 1,100 students in programs including Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Integrative Care, Medical Assisting, and Functional Nutrition.

NWHSU partnered with Symbiosis to develop Continuing Education (CE) courses in Palliative Care. We collaborated with their teaching staff to ensure the program qualified for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) requirements.

Course Development

• Created comprehensive Continuing Education courses focused on Palliative Care
• Worked closely with NWHSU teaching staff throughout the development process
• Ensured all course content and structure met NCCAOM certification standards
• Developed materials appropriate for practicing healthcare professionals

Certification Compliance

• Aligned course objectives and content with NCCAOM requirements
• Collaborated with faculty to maintain academic rigor and professional standards
• Structured courses to support professional development and certification maintenance

The continuing education program delivered:

• Successfully launched NCCAOM-qualified Palliative Care CE courses
• Met all certification requirements for practicing acupuncturists and oriental medicine practitioners
• Provided healthcare professionals with essential palliative care training
• Enhanced NWHSU’s continuing education offerings in specialized healthcare areas

This partnership expanded NWHSU’s continuing education portfolio with high-quality, certification-compliant courses. The program supports practicing healthcare professionals in developing crucial palliative care skills while meeting their NCCAOM certification requirements.