How can you tell if an Acupuncturist is qualified?Most states license or register acupuncturists. But the requirements for licensing vary from state to state. Requirements also vary for physician and nonphysician acupuncturists. For details, call the State Acupuncture Board or the State Board of Medical Examiners. When checking the credentials of a nonphysician acupuncturist, ask if she or he is certified by The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. To be certified by this Commission, practitioners must have at least three years of experience and pass an examination that tests their competency. Many states require that acupuncturists pass this exam before they can receive a license. When considering an acupuncturist who is a physician, inquire if he or she belongs to the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. A physician must have a minimum of 200 hours of training in acupuncture and take an examination to be a member of this academy. For more information or to find a certified acupuncturist,
ask your doctor, or contact: American Academy of Medical Acupuncture 
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