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Oregon Laws & Details
Practitioner Title
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
Requirements
Graduation from an acupuncture program that has been granted
accreditation or candidacy status by the ACAOM, or from a program
evaulated to be equivalent by the Oregon Office of Degree
Authorization, as approved by the board, and NCCAOM certification in
acupuncture (does not need to be current.)
Practice by Others
Medical doctors and ostepaths may practice acupuncture without specific training.
Acupuncture is not within the scope of practice of podiatrists, physician assistants and chiropractors.
A physician may not supervise an acupuncturist unless the physician is also a licensed acupuncturist.
NOTE: Look for a physician with
formal training in the practice of acupuncture. Acupuncture and
Oriental medicine is an art and a science that takes years to master.
While any licensed physician can stick needles into you, for a positive
experience and results, find an acupuncturist with experience treating a similar condition (with acupuncture) to what you have.
Governmental Body
Oregon Board of Medical Examiners
1500 SW 1st Ave., Suite 620
Portland, OR 97201-5826
(971) 673-2700
(971) 673-2670 (Fax)
Practice Act: Chapter 677 — Regulation of Medicine, Podiatry and Acupuncture
Local Organizations
Oregon Acupuncture Association
PO Box 14615
Portland, OR 97293-0615
(503) 246-4383
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Pass • Gresham • Hillsboro • Hood River • Lake Oswego • Madras • Medford •
Neotsu • Oregon City • Portland • Salem • Seaside • Sheridan • Silverton •
Tigard • Tualatin • West Linn.
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