In North America a Doctor of Chinese medicine is either a licensed acupuncturist or certified acupuncturist. In Florida they Chinese Herbsare called Licensed Acupuncture Physicians and are considered a primary care physician; D.O.M.- Dr. of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Ac - Designation for Dr. of Acupuncture in Rhode Island.
HOW DO I KNOW IF THEY HAD ENOUGH TRAINING?
A licensed Acupuncture Physician in Florida has approximately 3,700 hours of training, 800 hours of clinical experience and are required to take a written/practical State Board Examination. In addition, those with additional training may become Nationally certified, which is required by many states in the U.S.A. today by the N.C.C.A.O.M. - National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (located in Washington D.C.).
Sunday, October 30, 2005
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