In Colorado, people who perform acupuncture have varying levels of required education.

• Medical doctors require no formal training to perform acupuncture.

• Chiropractors require only 100 hours of training to perform acupuncture.

• Acupuncturists in Colorado require the following training:

– Master’s of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine (MSOM): Over 3000 hours of formal training

– Nationally certified by National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental

Medicine (NCCAOM): Successfully pass national exams; Completion of 60 CEUs every 4 years to maintain certification.

– Acupuncturists must be licensed in the State of Colorado (Licensed Acupuncturist, or L.Ac.)