Association for Professional Acupuncture in Pennsylvania (APA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Acupuncture
Member Type(s): Non-Physician Acupuncturists
Scope: Regional - Pennsylvania
Formed: 1995
Address: 3863-900 Union Deposit Rd., Harrisburg , PA, 17109, USA
Website: www.acupuncturepa.org

Description:

The Association for Professional Acupuncture is Pennsylvania's only state organization for non-physician Acupuncturists. Our goal is to support the educational and professional needs of Oriental Medicine in Pennsylvania. Educationally, we sponsor and announce continuing education events throughout the state and have helped bring prominent members of our profession to PA. Legislatively, we are continuously working in Harrisburg to fight for fair practice standards so we can provide the very best care for our patients.

Mission/Aims:

Our goal is to support the educational and professional needs of Oriental Medicine in Pennsylvania.

Principal Activities:

Educating and Advocating for Acupuncturists statewide.

Member Benefits:

Discounts from China Herb Company, Lhasa/OMS and Redwing Books.
Tuition discount on APA-sponsored CEU / PDA point seminars.
Tuition discount on APA-advertised NJAAOM seminars.
Link to your practice on the APA Website.
Certificate of Membership in APA for display in your practice.
Updates on APA Political Action.
Opportunities for Active Involvement in APA.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Annual and periodic continuing education for NCCAOM PDA or CME credits.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM)

Verification Criteria:

Non-physician Acupuncture Licensees in the state of PA proves graduation from accredited school and passage of the National Board exam (NCCAOM).