Acupuncture

In accordance with ORC 4734.282 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.

A chiropractor who holds a certificate to practice acupuncture may represent or advertise that they are a "chiropractor certified by the state chiropractic board to practice acupuncture." Unless the chiropractor holds a license issued under ORC 4762.04, the chiropractor shall not represent or advertise as holding any of the titles listed in ORC 4762.08.

Not only may you now practice acupuncture, you are now 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.

If your chiropractic license is not active or is suspended or revoked, your acupuncture certificate will likewise be inactivated, suspended or revoked.

To apply for an acupuncture certificate you need:

	A current, valid chiropractic license issued by the Ohio State Chiropractic Board.
	Transcript reflecting 300 hours of Board-approved acupuncture training.
	Transcript reflecting passage of the NBCE Acupuncture examination with a score of 375 or higher.
	Complete application (located under the forms section of this website)
	$100 non-refundable fee

Board-Approved Acupuncture Courses

Medical/Clinical Acupuncture Fellowship Modules 1-7
By John Amaro, D.C. & Debra Richel, D.C.
New York Chiropractic College
(516) 796-5923

Acupuncture: Traditional Theory & Practical Procedures
By Joseph R. Carter, D.C. & Kristine L. Tohtz, D.C.
National University of Health Sciences
(630) 629-2000

300 Hour Acupuncture Certification Program
Texas Chiropractic College

You may view the laws and rules regarding acupuncture in their entirety by clicking on the "laws and rules" section of this website.