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Founded in 1976, the American College of Healthcare Sciences is the only accredited online school of alternative medicine in the United States.

Classes are offered in every aspect of alternative medicine and although the program can be completed entirely online, ACHS also has a campus in Portland, Oregon.

Study Alternative Medicine

Their flexible and diverse online courses are taught by highly qualified faculty who specialize in online teaching and who are committed to providing the best alternative medicine education. Most importantly, the education you receive is accredited and recognized by the alternative medicine community.

With students from 44 countries and every state in the U.S., ACHS.edu caters to individual, personal goals, ensuring you receive the alternative medicine education that you desire and deserve. Their student body ranges in both age and occupations: college students, doctors, teachers, veterinarians, and others interested in alternative medicine are welcome to apply for coursework.

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Varying across the departments of Aromatherapy, Herbal Medicine, Dynamic Phytotherapy, and Holistic Medicine, the courses offered to ACHS students cover all aspects of their chosen field. Ranging from the basics of herbalism to botanical pharmacology and phytochemistry, ACHS courses are sure to engage, enlighten and ultimately, teach the fundamentals of alternative medicine.

ACHS.edu offers diplomas and certificates in a number of fields:

  • Aromatherapist
  • Master Herbalist
  • Wellness Consultant
  • Natural Health Consultant
  • Natural Products Retailer
  • Herbal Store: Owner, manager, employee
    Herbal Medicine
  • Holistic Health Clinic or Natural Health Clinic
  • Herbal Production
  • Fitness Industry

ACHS is proud to offer Master's Degrees and Associates of Applied Sciences in Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Additionally, ACHS.edu offers alternative medicine coursework that has been approved for continuing education. These courses are suitable for anyone in the medical field.

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ACHS was originally founded in 1976 as the extramural or distance education department of an on-campus naturopathic college in Auckland, New Zealand. Dorene Petersen, a graduate of the South Pacific College of Natural Therapeutics, was assigned head of the new department.

In 1978, ACHS split off into a stand-alone institution to better meet the needs and goals of distance education students. Dorene Petersen became the head of the new institution. The USA office opened in 1991 and is now owned and operated independently from the New Zealand school. It has expanded considerably since its inception.

In 1998, ACHS achieved state licensing with the Oregon Department of Education, becoming the first state-licensed college in the U.S. offering distance education programs in holistic medicine. ACHS moved to its present campus in John's Landing, Portland, Oregon, in 2002.

In 2003, ACHS achieved national accreditation with the Distance Education and Training Council and in 2007, was approved by the Oregon State Office of Degree Authorization to offer a Master's of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine. Then, in 2008, ACHS was approved by the Oregon State Office of Degree Authorization to offer an Associate's of Applied Sciences in Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

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"Lavender Lovers: Pick Your Own in the City." The Oregonian. July 2008.
"Aromatherapy Can Help PTSD," Military Spouse Magazine. February 2009.
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5940 SW Hood Ave.
Portland, OR 97239 USA

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American College of Health Sciences
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time
T: (503) 244-0726
Toll-free: (800) 487-8839
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“ I feel I am truly getting the best training available. I just wanted to let you know how I feel about being blessed by ACHS and the staff. I am truly a fortunate person to have found you, and I hope that at least a few of the many people I tell about the school will enroll in one of your courses. I am glad to be able to share my experience with ACHS and with others. ”
Regina Hill, Pittsburgh KS
Certificate in Aromatherapy Graduate



“ Good curriculum -- detailed and in-depth enough to gain a real understanding of phytotherapy. I have also appreciated the responsiveness of the staff and instructors when I have questions or comments. ”
Diane Tompkins
Herb 401

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