Saturday, 10 September 2011

Choosing An Acupuncture School New York

By Traci Richardson


Once deciding upon a career as an acupuncturist, the next step is finding the right acupuncture school New York. The right fit will meet the most needs. These include location, financial, educational, clinical and postgraduate help needs.

This is a three to five year investment and has to be chosen carefully and with plenty of scrutiny. Look into the background of the instructors and the institution. For admission the prospective student will need to have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours in college or have an associate's degree.

The state wants students to have completed 650 hours of clinical training. This requirement can mean the graduate is ready to work upon completing the program. The best choice will be a program that integrates the hands on training. A clinic that is part of the facility is a great way for students to get the hands on training and practice they need while being supervised by experienced instructors.

The ACAOM gives accreditation to the schools that apply and pass their scrutiny. They have a listing online of schools organized by state. The accreditation is needed to be eligible to take the national exam and for a state license to practice. There are some exceptions that are state approved and can be found online as well.

To become licensed there are several tests that must be successfully completed and the right institution will have their students ready. Find out what percentage of their students pass the national exam and become licensed. This is a clear indication of how successful their program is.

Once all the education and testing is completed then licensing can be applied for. State requirements should be researched based on where the student intends to practice. The road to becoming an acupuncturist starts with finding the right acupuncture school New York.




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