The American Association of Oriental Medicine has a standard TCM curriculum of 2,500 hours. The National Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Washington, D.C., is also involved with developing and supporting curricula and educational programs in oriental medicine. They serve to encourage high standards of practice and ethical behaviors and marketing, and hope to improve public awareness, accreditation, certification and licensure. References Eisenberg D, et al. Neurochemical basis of acupuncture analgesia.
Acupuncture meridians have transmission-like characteristics.
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