Acupuncture
Chiropractic physicians that have a current, valid Ohio chiropractic license may apply for a certificate to practice acupuncture. In general, the same Administrative Rules apply to the practice of acupuncture as do the practice of chiropractic. If your chiropractic license is forfeited or inactive or is suspended or revoked, your acupuncture certificate will likewise be forfeited, inactivated, suspended or revoked.
A chiropractic physician who holds a certificate to practice acupuncture may represent or advertise that he or she is a "chiropractor certified by the state chiropractic board to practice acupuncture." Unless the chiropractic physician holds an acupuncture license issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio, the chiropractic physician shall not represent or advertise as holding any of the titles listed in ORC 4762.08.
Chiropractic physicians are permitted to refer your patients to acupuncturists licensed by the State Medical Board. If you choose to refer a patient to an acupuncturist, you must comply with the supervision requirements outlined in Ohio Revised Code Section 4762.
To apply for an acupuncture certificate you need:
- A current, valid chiropractic license issued by the Ohio State Chiropractic Board;
- Official transcript reflecting 300 hours of Board-approved acupuncture training;
- Official transcript reflecting passage of the NBCE Acupuncture examination with a score of 375 or higher;
- Completed application;
- $100 non-refundable fee.
Board-Approved Acupuncture Courses
New York Chiropractic College
300 Hour Acupuncture Certification Program
By John Amaro, D.C. & Debra Richel, D.C.
(516) 796-5923
National University of Health Sciences
300 Hour Acupuncture Certification Program
By Joseph R. Carter, D.C. & Kristine L. Tohtz, D.C.
(630) 629-2000
Texas Chiropractic College
300 Hour Acupuncture Certification Program
By Lew Huff, D.C. & Jason Flanagan, D.C.
(281) 487-5656
Parker University
300 hour Acupuncture Certification Program
By Richard Yennie, DC; Jan Ste Germaine, DC and Larry Beem, DC
(800) 266-4723