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Title of Practitioner: DOM (Doctor of Oriental Medicine)
Education and Examination Requirements:
To be a D.O.M. in Nevada , an applicant must have successfully completed a three year course in acupuncture or a four year course in traditional Oriental medicine and have practiced acupuncture and herbal medicine for six years.
“Acupuncture Assistant” is defined as an individual with the same training as a DOM, but not the six years of experience. An Acupuncture Assistant may only work under the direct supervision of a DOM.
Nevada administers its own acupuncture examination
Practice of Acupuncture by other Health Care Providers:
A medical doctor or osteopath may practice acupuncture in Nevada if he/she has received “adequate training”. Adequate training is not defined or legislated.
Acupuncture is not within the scope of practice of chiropractors.
Governing Body:
Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine
900 E. Karen Street , Suite B 203
Las Vegas , NV 89109
(702) 486-4279
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