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Acupuncture in Nevada, second report.

The Western Journal of Medicine

|February 11, 1976

Summary

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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.