If you’re just starting out you’re probably learning all you can about the field of acupuncture for a career and all about acupuncture schools and how you’re going to pay for it. You’ll need to learn how and where you can earn a certificate or degree in acupuncture and what it’s like to work in the field of acupuncture all at a reasonable or low cost. Besides licensing you can also be certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Practitioners who have this certification can use the title Diplomate of Acupuncture. The professional abbreviation is Dipl.Ac.


Check to see if your state is on the national list of about 50 acupuncture schools with accredited programs if you don’t know already. California have many acupuncture schools to choose from, while Wisconsin has only one school; some states have no schools. It’s important to get a good picture of all the treatments that are offered by the acupuncture school so that you acquire the skills needed to be well-rounded and well-versed for your patients.

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