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Posted by: Alex F on 2007-10-31, 01:42:06
Sorry about all the people on here who are being mean to you. If you are from China you're probably decent and should do the job! Your best bet is to work in a clinic someone else is running, before moving on to do your own. If you wish to work in over here you will need a visa or a green card. I do not know exactly how to apply for that, but if you contact a clinic that wishes to hire you, they could probably help and or vouch for you. Here's what the california requirements are (that's where I live, I can't really tell you about the rest). Given that you've already passed the NCCAOM, you should be completely fine requirement wise: (from) acupuncture-schools.us/ acupun... Regulation and Certification California acupuncturists are licensed and regulated by the Acupuncture Board, an autonomous body under the umbrella of the state’s Department of Consumer Affairs. To be an LAc in California, one must qualify for and then pass the written California Acupuncture Licensing Examination administered by the Board. An individual may qualify to take the exam via one of three ways: Complete the necessary curriculum requirements and graduate from an Acupuncture Board-approved school. Complete a Board-approved tutorial program. Complete a foreign education training program which is equivalent to the curriculum required at an Acupuncture Board approved school. The laws and regulations governing LAc’s can be found in the Acupuncture Licensure Act and the Acupuncture Board’s regulations. 38 LAc’s must renew their license every two years by paying a $325 renewal fee and documenting completion of at least 30 continuing education (CE) unit hours within the two-year period (inactive status is available). Nationally, over forty states and the District of Columbia recognize the practice of acupuncturists through licensure, certification, or registration, usually with authority to work independently.39 Most U.S. states that license acupuncturists require graduation from an ACAOM-accredited program. In addition, virtually all other states require passage of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) exam and/ or certification by NCCAOM for state licensure. I hope that helps! |
