Oriental Medicine Doctor
Duties and
Responsibilities: Acupuncture regulations vary state by state, according to the
national certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
(NCCAOM) (www.nccaom.org). Most states have
licensing or continuing education requirements, including certification by the
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Seven
states (Alabama, Delaware, Kansas, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South
Dakota) allow only medical doctors, osteopaths and chiropractors to perform
acupuncture, while at least two states (Louisiana and Michigan) require
acupuncture professionals to treat patients under the supervision of doctors or
osteopaths.
Salary:
$75,000 - $80,000
Education:
Most licensed acupuncturists hold master’s degrees or post-baccalaureate
certificates from schools accredited by the Accreditation Commission for
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM)
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