The program has evolved from an apprenticeship program for working adults who desire to make a transition to another profession.  It is set up in 32 monthly sessions of three weekend days each, with a clinical program in the third year.  In the final four months of the clinical portion, four additional three-day sessions will be provided in advance of the State testing process which occurs at the end of the 36-month program.

The program is divided into five phases:

• Phase One:  Months 1-6, Foundational Material
• Phase Two:  Months 7-18, Core Instructional Material
• Phase Three:  Months 19-24, Pre-Clinical Phase
• Phase Four:  Months 25-36, Clinical Phase - Western Sciences - Additional Required Classes
• Phase Five:   Months 32–36, Pre-testing/review classes