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Acupuncture in Nevada, second report.

W M Edwards

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |February 11, 1976
    PubMed
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    Nevada has completed its fourth acupuncture licensing exam series, granting licenses to 27 master acupuncturists and 6 assistants. Current practice shows 4 acupuncturists in Reno and 13 in Las Vegas.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Sciences
    • Traditional Chinese Medicine
    • Acupuncture Regulation

    Background:

    • The State of Nevada has established a formal licensing process for acupuncturists.
    • The state has conducted multiple acupuncture licensing examinations to date.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on the outcomes of the fourth acupuncture licensing examination series in Nevada.
    • To document the number of licensed acupuncturists and their geographical distribution within the state.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of data from the fourth series of acupuncture licensing examinations in Nevada.
    • Tracking of candidate numbers and license issuance for master acupuncturists and acupuncture assistants.
    • Survey of currently practicing licensed acupuncturists in major Nevada areas.

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    Main Results:

    • A total of 62 candidates have taken the Nevada acupuncture licensing examinations.
    • Licenses were awarded to 27 individuals as master acupuncturists (Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Doctors of Acupuncture).
    • Six individuals were licensed as Acupuncture Assistants, with 4 practicing in Reno and 13 in Las Vegas.

    Conclusions:

    • The fourth examination series indicates a growing number of licensed acupuncture professionals in Nevada.
    • The data provides a snapshot of the current acupuncture workforce distribution within the state.