Acupuncturists

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

Affidavit or referral

Background check

None

ACUPUNCTURISTS SOC CODE 29-1291 Entry Salary N/A Average Salary N/A Job Description Acupuncturists diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage, acupressure, and other alternative health therapies. Requirements General License Requirements: 1. A complete and legible application form with a recent, unmounted, full-face photograph 2. Proof of lawful presence in the United States 3. Payment of the fees set by the Board 4. An official transcript giving evidence of graduation from an accredited American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) program and 5. Official passing score of the NCCAOM examination OR Evidence of continuous practice of acupuncture in Wyoming for the last ten (10) years prior to January 1, 2018 OR Official passing score of the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. 6. Verification of license in good standing from all jurisdictions in which the applicant is currently, or has ever been licensed or certified in any health care profession Auricular Acupuncture License (trained through the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) or a Board approved equivalent course to apply up to five fine-gauge, sterilized, one-time use stainless steel needles just under the skin at designated points in each ear) requirements: 1. A complete and legible application form with a recent, unmounted, full-face photograph 2. Proof of lawful presence in the United States 3. Payment of the fees set by the Board 4. Evidence of completion of NADA certification training or an equivalent training certificate approved by the Board. Continuing Education Licensees must complete a minimum of thirty hours of continuing education every two years. Restrictions No applicant for license shall have been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude. No applicant for license shall have been convicted of an offense involving controlled substances which may impair the applicant ability to provide competent health care or which could pose a threat to the safety of the consumer public Schools located in Wyoming There are currently no schools for acupuncture in Wyoming. License Licenses are issued by the Wyoming Board of Acupuncture. Licenses expire annually Examination Exams are conducted by: American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine https://www.acaom.edu/ California Board of Acupuncture https://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/students/examination.shtml National Acupuncture Detoxification Association https://acudetox.com/ Fees Acupuncturie application fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00 Initial Acupuncture license fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900.00 Initial Auricular Acupuncture License Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00 Acupuncture license annual renewal fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$450.00 Auricular Acupuncture License Annual Renewal Fee. . . . . . $50.00 Licensing Agency Wyoming Board of Acupuncture Emma Garcia, Licensing Specialist 2001 Capitol Ave Room 127 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777- 5403 Fax: (307) 777- 3508 https://acupuncture.wyo.gov/ Additional Sources of Information American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 9100 Park W Dr Houston, TX 77063 Phone: (713) 780-9777 https://www.acaom.edu/ National Acupuncture Detoxification Association PO Box 367 Clinton, Maryland 20735 Phone: (888) 765- 6232 https://acudetox.com/ National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2001 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor North Washington, D.C. 20006 Phone: (888) 381-1140 (toll-free number) (202) 381-1140 (direct phone number) Fax: (202) 381-1141 https://www.nccaom.org/ California Acupuncture Board 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-219 Sacramento, CA 95834 Phone: (916) 515-5200 Fax: (916) 928-2204 www.acupuncture.ca.gov Wyoming Acupuncture Society 15 Shrine Club Road, Suite C Lander, WY 82520 Phone: (307) 349-6120 https://www.wyoas.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: AcupuncturistsGÇ¥ https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291291.htm Last Updated June 2023"