Washington

Title of Practitioner: Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)

Education and Examination Requirements:

1725 hours from ACCAOM plus NCCAOM certification

Practice of Acupuncture by other Health Care Providers:

Medical doctors and osteopaths may practice acupuncture in Washington without any specific training. 

Acupuncture is not within the scope of practice of chiropractors.

Governing Body:

Department of Health
1300 Quince St. SE
P.O. Box 47868
Olympia , Washington 98504-7868
Phone: (360) 236-4858
Fax: (360) 753-0657

Practice Act: http://www.acupuncturewashington.org/acuprcws.htm