Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
Indiana Laws & Details
Formal Education Requirements: Successful completion of a three-year postsecondary training program or acupuncture college program that is approved by ACAOM.
Undergraduate Requirements: None.
Other Eligibility Requirements: Current active diplomate status with the NCCAOM and completion of a clean needle technique course approved by the NCCAOM.
Reciprocity/Endorsement: An individual who is licensed to practice acupuncture in another state or authorized in another country under qualifications substantially equivalent to those in Indiana may be granted licensure.
Undergraduate Requirements: None.
Other Eligibility Requirements: Current active diplomate status with the NCCAOM and completion of a clean needle technique course approved by the NCCAOM.
Reciprocity/Endorsement: An individual who is licensed to practice acupuncture in another state or authorized in another country under qualifications substantially equivalent to those in Indiana may be granted licensure.
Medical doctors and osteopaths may practice acupuncture in Indiana without any specific training.
Chiropractors, dentists and podiatrists must have at least 200 hours of acupuncture instruction in order to practice acupuncture.
Acupuncture is not within the scope of practice of a physician assistant.
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.
Chiropractors, dentists and podiatrists must have at least 200 hours of acupuncture instruction in order to practice acupuncture.
Acupuncture is not within the scope of practice of a physician assistant.
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.
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Indiana Acupuncture Advisory Committee
402 W. Washington, Room W072
Indianapolis IN 46204
(317) 234-2060
Practice Act: IC 25-2-5 and IC 25-1-9
Indiana Acupuncture Advisory Committee
402 W. Washington, Room W072
Indianapolis IN 46204
(317) 234-2060
Practice Act: IC 25-2-5 and IC 25-1-9
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