An acupuncturist is a healthcare provider who uses acupuncture to treat health problems. An acupuncturist may be a primary care physician, or a Licensed Acupuncturist. A Licensed Acupuncturist has received advanced training in acupuncture, oriental medicine, and sometimes, herbal medicine.

Acupuncture Training Requirements To Obtain an Acupuncture Certification License

An acupuncturist must obtain a master�s level degree or diploma from a school approved by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). The training consists of 1300 to 3000 hours of training in acupuncture, oriental medicine, Chinese medical theory, anatomy and physiology. Students may also receive education in Chinese herbology and body work. Training for certification as an acupuncturist also includes courses in needle sterilization and clean needle technique (CNT). Search HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com for available courses and schools in your area.

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Acupuncture Schools and Degree Programs

A licensed acupuncturist must obtain a masters degree in Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine at an accredited college of acupuncture or oriental medicine. Acupuncture training involves several thousand hours of training in acupuncture or oriental medicine, with the goal of pain relief and restoration and maintenance of optimum well being.

Graduates from an accredited acupuncture school are eligible for acupuncture certification and license after obtaining a 3 to 4 year master�s degree or diploma. Graduates must also successfully pass an examination administered by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). The NCCAOM test is the standard used for licensure in most states. The various titles given to acupuncturists following education and licensing include: Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), Diplomate in Acupuncture (Dipl.Ac.), and Diplomate in Chinese Herbology (Dipl.C.H.). In some states acupuncture may be practiced by other healthcare providers such as physicians, dentists, and chiropractors without a license.

Acupuncturist Prerequisites

A licensed acupuncturist must complete training at one of the 40+ accredited acupuncture schools around the US. Masters programs generally require that potential students have an undergraduate degree in anatomy or physiology. Programs also require that students take certified CPR courses and maintain CPR certification during education. Students are personally screened and given propriety for full time. Some acupuncture schools offer special seminars that are open to the general public without prerequisites.

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Acupuncture Continuing Education Courses

Depending on state regulations, acupuncturists must renew their licenses periodically and may be required to take continued education (CE) courses. Search HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com to find continued education courses for Acupuncturists.