Montana Laws & Details

Formal Education Requirements:  An applicant must be a graduate of an approved school of acupuncture that is approved by the ACAOM and offers a course of at least 1,000 hours of entry-level training in recognized branches of acupuncture or equivalent curriculum approved by the board.

Undergraduate Requirements:  None

Other Eligibility Requirements:  An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and of good moral character.

Written Exam:  NCCAOM written exam.

Practical Exam:  None specified.

Reciprocity/Endorsement:  No.

Medical doctors, osteopaths, chiropractors, dentists and podiatrists must meet the same requirements, pass an examination, and be licensed as an acupuncturist in order to practice acupuncture in Montana.

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.

Montana Board of Medical Examiners
301 South Park, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513
(406) 841-2361
(406) 841-2305 (Fax)

Practice Act:  Acupuncture Practice Act

Montana Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
245 Commerce St.
Big Fork, MT 59911
(406) 728-1600
(406) 327-6702 (Fax)

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