Acupuncture is a growing part of the medical field.
In the last 30 years, acupuncture and other methods of Eastern medicine have become much more mainstream and accepted by the West. Now, those who want to become professional acupuncturists have many avenues for assuring that they receive the kind of education and skills needed to practice as a certified, professional acupuncturist.
Instructions
1. Examine your possible educational options for receiving a certification or degree in acupuncture. See the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for a list of approved and accredited schools in the United States that offer degrees or certifications.
2. Go to the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine website to see what specific individual certifications or tests you might have to take in order to be a professional acupuncturist in your state. In addition, naturalhealers.com offers a list of state-by-state requirements and contact information.
3. Create a business model you hope to follow. Acupuncturists work in a variety of situations, such as in stand-alone clinics, a shared workspace, or within existing hospitals and clinics. Research existing acupuncturists in your area for ideas about begin your own acupuncture practice.
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