We are proud to announce Sonography Technician named Acupuncture News one of the top blogs by a pro. They also list top sites and blogs by area, specialty, and groups. Check it out he...
Another Top-50 Mention
We are proud to announce Sonography Technician named Acupuncture News one of the top blogs by a pro. They also list top sites and blogs by area, specialty, and groups. Check it out he...
Hawaii Has it Right & Needs to Keep it That Way!
Acupuncture certification in Kentucky took several battles to get through the legislature, and while our minimum standards for practice are not as rigorous as they are in other states, at least we restrict other allied health professionals from practice unless they have the same level of training. Except MDs, of course. Even in New Mexico where I still maintain my DOM license, the minimum standards that require the entire NCCAOM certification series, a full MSOM degree, and a live clinical exam exempt MDs from having even a modicum of real training. PTs ("dry needling"), DCs ("meridian therapy"), or MDs ("medical acupuncture") are allowed to practice in many states with token training hours citing that acupuncture is somehow in their scope of practice even though no formal education is...
Hawaii Has it Right & Needs to Keep it That Way!
Acupuncture certification in Kentucky took several battles to get through the legislature, and while our minimum standards for practice are not as rigorous as they are in other states, at least we restrict other allied health professionals from practice unless they have the same level of training. Except MDs, of course. Even in New Mexico where I still maintain my DOM license, the minimum standards that require the entire NCCAOM certification series, a full MSOM degree, and a live clinical exam exempt MDs from having even a modicum of real training. PTs ("dry needling"), DCs ("meridian therapy"), or MDs ("medical acupuncture") are allowed to practice in many states with token training hours citing that acupuncture is somehow in their scope of practice even though no formal education is...
