Acupuncture, Doctor of (Acupuncturist)

Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

Diagnoses and treats human ailments through the practice of puncturing the body by insertion of needles for the purpose of controlling and regulating the flow and balance of energy in the body.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
RI Department of Health
Division
Health Professions Regulation
Address
3 Capitol Hill Room 104 Providence, RI 02908
Last updated
August 10, 2023

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

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