By: Amit Kothiyal
Submitted: 2011-01-21 01:58:32 | Word Count: 389
Choosing an acupuncture school is perhaps the most important step in your professional development as an acupuncturist. The school you go to will provide the educational foundation that you will rely on and build upon for the rest of your career in this field. It’s important to choose a school that will provide an excellent education, but it’s also important to consider factors such as location, cost, financial aid and job placement. And above all else—only choose a school that is accredited.
Many states require acupuncturists to complete a three-to-five-year program at an accredited institution of higher learning and pass an extensive exam before they can be professionally licensed. You should definitely check what the requirements are in your state, or any state you’re thinking of relocating to, before you choose a school and embark on your new career path. Then you should figure out what kind of education and training you’re looking for, and find schools that will fit with your learning style. Some schools offer courses in the science of acupuncture as well as the philosophies of oriental medicine, for example. There are schools that require their students to take courses in herbal medicine as well as acupuncture, those that offer a wide variety of electives, those that provide degrees and certificates in all the arts of Chinese medicine and those that focus exclusively on acupuncture.
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Once you really know what kind of school will be appropriate for you, then you should think about whether you’re willing to relocate or not. See what schools are in your home area, and see if they have good programs with a wide variety of resources available for students. If the schools in your area don’t seem appropriate for you, then you may want to consider broadening your search, commuting or relocating.
Before choosing an acupuncture school, make sure the campus has a library that is focused on traditional Chinese medicine. And above all else—make sure they are accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). Then you can rest assured that the education you’re getting is worthwhile.
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