What type of training does a legitimate, licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) have?
1. As a health care professional, who has attended an accredited university or college, and has earned a Master’s Degree in TCM. 2. Has completed at least 3000 hours of classroom studies, including intensive courses in the theory and practice of both (Western) biomedicine and Oriental medicine, and at least 250 to 300 clinical applications during an extended internship. 3. Has passed national examinations by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and met the strict guidelines of the State Licensing Board(s) in order to practice. 4. Holds a valid CPR certification.
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