Spring Acupuncture 春纪中医

Diplomate of Oriental Medicine

A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine is a practitioner who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®) and has met the certification requirements for both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbology as defined by the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, please visit the NCCAOM Website.

Diplomate of Acupuncture

A Diplomate of Acupuncture is an acupuncturist who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®). It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM). NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture as defined by the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Acupuncture, please visit the NCCAOM Website.

Acupuncture Board Certification

Licensed Acupuncturist

“Licensed Acupuncturist” (“L.Ac.”, or “Lic.Ac”). This title indicates an acupuncturist who has completed the aforementioned requirements to earn a license and who is generally board certified. Other state licensure titles include “Acupuncture Physician” or “AP” (Florida), “Doctor of Oriental Medicine” or “DOM” (New Mexico) and others. A title of “D.Ac.” or “DACM” indicates a first professional doctorate. A “DAOM” is the highest designation and signifies a postgraduate doctorate in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. NCCAOM board certification is specifically designated by the abbreviations “Dipl. OM”, “Dipl. AC”, and/or “Dipl. CH”. The NCCAOM is the only externally regulated, national certifying body for the acupuncture profession.

Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

A “DAOM” is the highest designation and signifies a postgraduate doctorate in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. It means a significant increase in depth of study and experience within three major domains: clinical practice, teaching, and research.