1. (a) Information disseminated by providers publicizing continuing education shall be true and not misleading and shall include the following:

   1. (1) Course titles that reflect course content and do not contain marketing language.
   2. (2) A clear, concise description of the course content and objectives.
   3. (3) Whether the course has been approved as a Category 1 or Category 2 course.
   4. (4) The date and location of the course.
   5. (5) The provider's name, provider's number, and telephone number.
   6. (6) The statement “This course has been approved by the California Acupuncture Board, Provider Number _____, for _____ hours of continuing education in Category __________.”
   7. (7) Provider's policy on refunds for cases of non-attendance or cancellations.
   8. (8) A written disclosure of all products that will be for sale after completion of the course.
2. (b) A provider may not describe a course as being Board-approved until the provider has received written confirmation of approval by the Board. Where a provider is waiting for a determination by the Board on a request for course approval, the provider may advertise that the course is “pending” approval. A provider that advertises that its course is pending approval shall assume all responsibility if the course is subsequently denied by the Board.

Note: Authority cited: Section 4933, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 4945, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-95; operative 5-3-95 (Register 95, No. 14).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(4) and (b) filed 2-17-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 8).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-25-2008; operative 9-24-2008 (Register 2008, No. 35).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1), (a)(5) and (b) and amending Note filed 4-22-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 16).