Washington Laws & Details
Practitioner Title
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
Requirements
Formal Education Requirements: 2 years of
academic coursework including anatomy, physiology, microbiology,
biochemistry, pathology, hygiene and a survey of western clinical
sciences and successful completion of 500 hours of clinical training in
acupuncture that is approved by the department. The rules specify
45 academic credits of western science (or 450 hours) plus CPR and 75
credits of acupuncture sciences (or 750 hours). The schools must
be approved by the department or be accredited by ACAOM.
Undergraduate Requirements: None.
Other Eligibility Requirements: Applicants
must demonstrate sufficient fluency in reading, speaking and
understanding of the English language to enable him or her to be able
to communicate with other healthcare providers and patients concerning
healthcare problems and treatment. The NCCAOM exam and clean
needle technique course in English may fulfill this requirement as will
a TOEFL score of 550.
Written Exam; The NCCAOM written exam.
Practical Exam: The NCCAOM PEPLS.
Reciprocity/Endorsement: Possible if the licensure requirements of the other state are equivalent to, or greater than, those of Washington state.
Practice by Others
Medical doctors and osteopaths may practice acupuncture in Washington without any additional specific training.
Chiropractors and podiatrists may not practice acupuncture without additional training.
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
Washington State Department of Health
Health Professions Quality Assurance
Acupuncture Program
P.O. Box 47865
Olympia WA 98504-7865 [Mailing Address]
OR
310 Israel Road
Tumwater WA 98501 [Physical Address]
(360) 236 - 4700
(360) 236 - 4818 (Fax)
Practice Act: RCW Chapter 18.06
Local Organizations
Washington Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association
Susan Schultz, D.C., L.Ac.
2311 N. 45th Street, Suite #288
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 329-9094
(360) 993-0423 (Fax)
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