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State Laws & Regulations

  • Link to Regulatory Agencies and Medical Boards page to check the most current specific state laws and regulations for the state in which you want to practice. Download the state laws and regulations for the practice of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine directly from their site. We do not know whether acupuncture.com is current with the most uptodate state laws. However, they have an easy to use site for the state laws.
  • Be aware that there may be laws pending in a state you have great interest that may affect your choice of state. If there is an acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association in that state, they will be able to help you on that issue. Be sure to check with the US Regulatory Agencies and Medical Boards page for the most current law.
  • Laws and Regulations for Oriental Medicine - Book by Barbara Mitchell - A summary on the laws in every state, detailed descriptions of the scope of practice, eligibility, exam and continuing education requirements, fees, insurance reimbursement, malpractice insurance, etc. for jurisdictions with practice acts, and the first information on laws in other countries. (Check the current date of publishing)
  • Legislative Handbook and Model Bill for the Practice Of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine This publication (63 pages, $18), by Barbara Mitchell, J.D., L.Ac., is published by the National Acupuncture Foundation. The Acupuncture Foundation and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance in the US have assisted a number of countries regarding legislation. To these organizations Tel: (253) 851-6896 Fax: (253) 851-6883. Website: http://www.acupuncturealliance.org
  • State Laws Regarding Acupuncture, State to State Guide to the Laws Regarding Acupuncture - Book by AAOM Publications, (Updated yearly). Check the current date of publishing. Phone: 888 500-7999

UNITED STATES: Regulatory and Information Agencies

  • (NCCAOM) National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - Provides the standards set for educational competency requirements for acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and certification in acupuncture and Chinese herbology.  
  • U.S.Govt. Info on the Internet links to Federal Web Locator, health&med, etc.
  • CDC Centers for Disease Control
  • Federation of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Regulatory Agencies (US) The objective of this site is to make recommendations for a more unified standard of practice in acupuncture and oriental medicine, provide a forum for state acupuncture board communication, to get up a chat room on site for the different regulatory acupuncture boards to meet and communicate on a more regular basis; to have a central site to link the acupuncture board newsletters; to keep up to date on accreditation standards of the colleges as it compares to schools from around the world; to keep abreast of the education requirements and status (primary care, referral, medical practice only) etc. for acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as it meets the needs in various states. They are very open to input of any links that will facilitate their process. Email
  • FDA Food and Drug Administration , U.S. Regulatory Body for Herbs, Acupuncture needles, Medical Devices. Check the most current laws.
  • Fish and Wildlife Service Check the endangered species act and list of endangered species.
  • HCFA Medicare & Medicaid. Rules and regulations for insurance reimbursement for services rendered.
  • Medicare Acupuncture Rules and regulations
  • NIOSH National Institute Occupational Safety & Health
  • NIH - National Institutes of Health
  • OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
  • American Botanical Council
  • (ACAOM) Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
    ACAOM Maryland Trade Center #3
    7501 Greenway Center Dr. #820 Greenbelt, MD 20770
    (301) 313-0855 Fax: (301) 313-0912
    E-mail

    This organization sets and maintains the standards for acupuncture and Oriental Medicine training. This information is on the From Tao to Earth site here. Click Below:
    • 1. Core Curriculum Competency Standards The Essential Requirements (section 8) for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. education:
    • 2. Masters Program (Accreditation standards for Masters Degree and Master's level programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
    • 3. Doctoral Program (Accreditation Standards for Doctoral Programs in Oriental Medicine)

  • CCAOM Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine They work with faculty development programs to improve teacher skills and promote excellence in education, support member schools in their work toward accreditation, develop chemical dependency programs for acupuncturists and worked on the development of the doctoral level programs. They send a list of member accredited colleges in the US. Make application for the Clean Needle Technique Course through this organization. They also have an article that is helpful entitled, How You can Prepare for a Doctorate. Maryland Trade Center #3 7501 Greenway Center Dr. #820 Greenbelt, MD 20770 Tel: (301) 313-0868 Fax: (301) 313-0869
  • CSOMA provides on their website the education for licensing and education requirements for California.
  • (NCCAOM) National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine tests graduates of acupuncture and oriental medicine colleges and universities on the competency requirements for acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and offers national certification in acupuncture and Chinese herbalogy.
  • Federation of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Regulatory Agencies (US) The objective of this site is to make recommendations for a more unified standard of practice in acupuncture and oriental medicine, provide a forum for state acupuncture board communication, to get up a chat room on site for the different regulatory acupuncture boards to meet and communicate on a more regular basis; to have a central site to link the acupuncture board newsletters; to keep up to date on accreditation standards of the colleges as it compares to schools from around the world; to keep abreast of the education requirements and status (primary care, referral, medical practice only) etc. for acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as it meets the needs in various states. They are very open to input of any links that will facilitate their process. E-mail
  • National Oriental Medicine Accreditation Agency (NOMAA)
    Their initial task has been to set a programmatic criteria for the professional OMD degree. Led by Dr. Ted Priebe Email
  • The American Herbalists Guild has written curriculum guidelines
  • for herbal medicine. This can be viewed online.

Because the laws and regulations are subject to change, please contact us if you are aware of any federal or state laws, regulatory bodies, and regulations for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Laws & Regulations not currently listed on our site. Include details so that we may reach the appropriate entity. Email be@taotoearthpmpubs.com

 




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