Master's Degree in AcupunctureMaster's Degree in Acupuncture

A Master's degree, typically of 3 to 4 years, is A Master's degree, typically of 3 to 4 years, is required to become an acupuncturist. During the required to become an acupuncturist. During the course of this degree, students are trained in the course of this degree, students are trained in the use of acupuncture instruments and the different use of acupuncture instruments and the different treatment methods like using needles, cupping, treatment methods like using needles, cupping,

moxibustion etc.moxibustion etc.

Clinical EducationClinical Education

It offers students a hands-on education experience in It offers students a hands-on education experience in acupuncture. It is like an internship program and acupuncture. It is like an internship program and

trains student on how to deal with patients. trains student on how to deal with patients. Students learn to demonstrate clinical skills to Students learn to demonstrate clinical skills to

become a perfectionist in this field.become a perfectionist in this field.

License and National CertificationLicense and National Certification

The National Certification Commission for The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

is the certifying body for acupuncturists. To is the certifying body for acupuncturists. To become licensed, the minimum education become licensed, the minimum education requirements should be fulfilled first. Many requirements should be fulfilled first. Many

states require licensing before an acupuncturist states require licensing before an acupuncturist can start a practice.can start a practice.

Apprenticeship ProgramsApprenticeship Programs

Acupuncturists can also get the training from Acupuncturists can also get the training from apprenticeship programs. It does not provide a apprenticeship programs. It does not provide a

formal degree but just qualifies a student for formal degree but just qualifies a student for certification.These programs provide students with certification.These programs provide students with

practical experience under the guidance of an practical experience under the guidance of an experienced acupuncturist.experienced acupuncturist.

New York College of Health ProfessionsNew York College of Health Professions

The NY College of Health Professions offers a The NY College of Health Professions offers a graduate degree program for aspiring graduate degree program for aspiring

acupuncturists. Its acupuncturists. Its acupuncture classes in NYC, , include courses in Practice Management and include courses in Practice Management and

Professional and Medical Ethics.Professional and Medical Ethics.