How to Find a Reputable Acupuncture School
Acupuncture has been practiced in the United States since 1982. There are now 50 schools teaching it, as well as 3,000 licensed practitioners across the country. Do you believe you have what it takes to become a licensed professional? Here are some tips to help you find a decent acupuncture school: The National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has accredited all 50 of the schools mentioned. The Department of Education recognizes it, and some of these colleges even provide master's degrees. Most of these schools may be located online, and you can phone them to ask specific questions about the institution. You may learn about the tuition costs, the teacher-to-student ratio, if the school provides consulting services to students and alumni, and whether they have a large library focusing on traditional Chinese medicine. If there is a school close to where you live, you should probably go so you don't have to worry about boarding and housing, which are only an extra ...