Daryll Daley

My teaching philosophy is very simple. I believe it is my job to help spread this medicine across the country. In order to do this, I feel it is my responsibility to help create as many skilled and knowledgeable practitioners as possible, and send them out into society as ambassadors of this medicine. My approach to teaching is very straightforward and honest with students. I make sure they receive the information they need to help them gain understanding in the theories and clinical aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine, but I challenge them. I require my students to do the mental work necessary to truly understand the benefits and limitations of TCM, and force them to earn knowledge.

I have been described as “firm, but free” by former students. I expect them to do their part in their education, which includes preparing for class and active participation in the practicum aspect of the classes. I also do not believe in employing “trick questions” during evaluation exams. If a student prepares as directed, by taking notes during lectures and reading the required material, that student will pass any exam given. So, in a nutshell, my philosophy is, if the student does their job of wanting to learn, I will do mine of making sure they learn.

Education

Sep 1978: Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology,
     Malcolm X College, Chicago, Illinois

Jun 1982: Police Academy, Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois

Sep 2005: Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, Bachelor of Nutrition,
   Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
 

Professional Experience

Mar 1977-Aug 1978: Radiologic Technologist, Cook County Hospital,
  Chicago, Illinois
Aug 1978-Jun 1980: Emergency/Operating Room Radiologic
    Technologist, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago,
  Illinois

Jun 1980-Jun 1982: CAT Scan Technologist/ Radiology Department
   Supervisor, University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago,
  Illinois

Jun 1982-Sep 2008: Police Officer/ Detective, Chicago Police
     Department, Chicago, Illinois

Dec 2005- Present: Co-Founder/Acupuncturist, Alternative Health Group,

  LLC

Sep 2005- Present: Clinical Supervisor, Instructor, Campus Safety Authority   Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago and     Evanston, Illinois

Feb 2016- Present: Acupuncturist, St. Joseph Hospital, Diamond Ward,     Chicago, Illinois

Licenses and Credentials

1977: Diplomate of Radiological Technology, Illinois Radiology Society

2005: Diplomate of Acupuncture, National Commission for the Certification of
 Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

2005: Certificate of Completion, Clean Needle Technique, Council of Colleges of
 Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Racine, Wisconsin

2005: License of Acupuncture, #198.000634, Illinois Department of Financial
 and Professional Regulation, Springfield, Illinois

2014: Center for Affordable and Quality Health (CAQH) Provider ID# 12328548

Organizations and Associations

2011-2014  Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 

Board member

2016  National Guild of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
 Member