Acupuncturist

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Degree

Experience

None

Background check

Specific type of conviction prohibited

Acupuncture means the insertion, manipulation, and removal of needles from the body, and the use of other modalities and procedures at specific locations on the body, for the prevention, cure, or correction of a malady, illness, injury, pain, or other condition or disorder by controlling and regulating the flow and balance of energy and functioning of the patient to restore and maintain health. Requirements: 1) Must have 60 semester credit hours of college education, to include a minimum of 30 hours in the field of science. 2) Must have a diploma from an approved four-year academic educational program in acupuncture and oriental medicine, including not less than 800 hours of supervised clinical practice. 3) Must obtain a passing score on National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Acupuncture and Herbal examinations. Written and Practical Examinations required, fee not to exceed $350.00, Application fee: $250.00, Biennial Renewal: $400.00, Late Renewal fee: $100.00, Continuing Education Provider One-time Registration fee: $200.00, Administrative Support fee (annual): $100.00