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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=210 BGCOLOR="#99CC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="13d8dfc3.jpg"> <div> <B>On This page is two sections.  The first section is a comparison of educational requirements in Chinese Medicine between Licensed Acupuncturists and other professional providers who call themselves "acupuncturists" in Colorado.  The CO practice act can be found</B><A HREF="Http://www.dora.state.co.us/acupuncturists/Acu_Practice_Act.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Http://www.dora.state.co.us/acupuncturis"><U><B> </B></U></A><A HREF="Http://www.dora.state.co.us/acupuncturists/Acu_Practice_Act.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Http://www.dora.state.co.us/acupuncturis"><U><B><U>HERE</U></B></U></A><A HREF="Http://www.dora.state.co.us/acupuncturists/Acu_Practice_Act.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Http://www.dora.state.co.us/acupuncturis"><U><B><U> </U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>The second section is a list of conditions which the World Health Organization found to be effectively treated with acupuncture. Click </B><A HREF="http://www.who.int/medicines/library/trm/acupuncture/acupuncture_trials.doc" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.who.int/medicines/library/trm"><U><B><U>HERE</U></B></U></A><B><U> </U></B><B> to see WHO report.</B></div> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=82 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="13e8dfe1esnpes.jpg"> <div> <B>Facts</B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=398 colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="13e8dfc3.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="home.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Main Page"><U>HOME</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><U>About Us</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News and Events"><U>News and Events</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hours and Directions"><U>Hours and Directions</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQS"><U>FAQ'S</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us/Links"><U>Contact Us/Links</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Services"><U>Our Services</U></A>   |   <B>Facts</B>   |   <A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Newsletter"><U>Newsletter</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>Facts</U></B></I></div> <div> <B><U>How qualified is YOUR acupuncturist?</U></B></div> <div> To become an Acupuncturist, A student attends a graduate school program in Traditional Chinese Medicine for 3 - 4 years. Most Acupuncture schools require 2,500 - 3,000 hours of training before graduation. Once the training has been completed, graduates sit for the national exam given by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), which is the <B><U>ONLY</U></B> National Board examination certifying Acupuncturists in the United States.</div> <bR> <div> A <U>Minimum of 1,800 hours*</U> of Chinese Medical Education and supervised clinical training, plus graduation from an Accredited Acupuncture School (which most require 2,500 - 3,000 hours) is required to sit for this exam.  It is a two - day test of written and practical Acupuncture skills and theory.</div> <bR> <div> An Acupuncturist, after passing the NCCAOM exam is awarded the title “Diplomate of Acupuncture of the NCCAOM” (Dipl.Ac.)  Certification is renewed every four years with the requirement of completing at least 60 hours of continuing education.</div> <bR> <div> The Colorado State Department of Regulatory Agencies regulates acupuncture, in the state of Colorado.  Only those who pass the NCCAOM exam are awarded to title of “Licensed Acupuncturist” (L.Ac.) by the State of Colorado.</div> <bR> <div> The Acupuncture Association of Colorado (AAC) is the Professional Association for NCCAOM Board Certified - Licensed Acupuncturists in this state.</div> <bR> <div> THERE ARE OTHER STANDARDS FOR THOSE CALLING THEMSELVES “ACUPUNCTURISTS” IN COLORADO:</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Chiropractors:</U></B>  need only <U>100 hours of training,</U> review 25 cases histories, and <U>NO EXAMINATION</U> to legally perform `acupuncture' in Colorado.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Medical Doctors (M.D.) and Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.):</U></B> have <B><U>NO MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING TO DO </U></B><B> </B><B><U>`acupuncture' in this state.</U></B>  <B>They call themselves “Medical Acupuncturists”.</B></div> <bR> <div> There is a class at U.C.L.A. especially for physicians to learn “acupuncture.”  It is <U>350 hours.</U></div> <bR> <div> *It is true you can sit for the exam with 1800, but you have to graduate from a school. The minimum numbers of hours for that is 2475. Most programs are at 2600-2800 hours. </div> <bR> <div> Conditions Effectively Treated with Acupuncture </div> <div> Identified by the World Health Organization</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>Neurological                              Reproductive Systems</I></div> <div> Headache                                             PMS</div> <div> Migraine                                                Infertility</div> <div> Post-operative pain                             Menopause symptoms</div> <div> Neuralgia                                              Urinary Track Infection</div> <div> Neuropathy                                           Impotence</div> <div> Post-Stroke paralysis                          Prostatitis</div> <bR> <div> <B>Musculo-Skeletal                              Emotional</B></div> <div> Backache                                            Hypertension</div> <div> Sprains, strains                                   Insomnia</div> <div> Sports injuries                                     Depression</div> <div> Arthritis                                                Anxiety</div> <div> Disc Problems                                    Eating disorders</div> <div> Muscle cramping                                Neurosis</div> <div> Sciatica</div> <bR> <div> <I>Digestive                                   Addictions*</I></div> <div> Abdominal pain                                  Alcohol</div> <div> Hyperacidity                                        Nicotine</div> <div> Chronic diarrhea                                Recreational drugs</div> <div> Ulcers</div> <div> Colitis</div> <bR> <div> <I>Dental                                   Respiratory</I></div> <div> Toothache                                      Bronchitis</div> <div> Post-extraction pain                     Sinusitis</div> <div> Gum problems                              Allergies</div> <div>                                                                     Asthma</div> <bR> <bR> <div> *Acupuncture is currently the cornerstone of 300 addiction programs nationwide. </div> <div> Information from the publications of Focus P.M. 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