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Here is an explanation of those confusing initials often used by acupuncturists:

 

NCCAOM Certified: This term means the person has passed one or more of the standard competency exams given by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

DIPL. Ac.: Diplomate of Acupuncture. Title awarded to those who have successfully passed the NCCAOM competency exam in Acupuncture.

Dipl. C.H.: Diplomate of Chinese Herbology. Title awarded to those having successfully passed the NCCAOM competency exam in Chinese Herbology.

MTOM : Masters Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. This degree is awarded after a 3-4 year study program at an accredited school of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

L.Ac.: Licensed Acupuncturist. A title used to denote a person who has passed the NCCAOM competency exam and wishes to be licensed to practice in a particular state. Colorado acupuncturists usually use the initials Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H. to show they are NCCAOM certified.

Click here for a more expanded explanation of the certification process and Colorado requirements.

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If you have further questions about the practice of acupuncture in Colorado, or to locate a qualified practitioner in your city please call:


Web site: www.acucol.com
The Acupuncture Association of Colorado
4380 Harlan #203
Wheatridge, CO 80033
Phone: (303) 572-8744
Email: info@acucol.com
Colorado toll free 1-888-383-0011

If you would like to locate an NCCAOM qualified practitioner in another state, please contact:
NCCAOM
(National Commission for Certif. of
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine)
76 S. Laura St.
Suite 1290
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 598-1005
Fax: (904) 598-5001

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