Rule 1 – Requirement for Licensure The purpose of this rule is to establish the qualifications for an acupuncturist license as required in § 12- 29.5-104(3), C.R.S.

A. In order to qualify for licensure, section 12-29.5-104(3) requires an applicant to either successfully complete an education program that conforms to the standards approved by the Director of Registrations or provide documentation of qualifications that are substantially similar to an approved education program.

B. To satisfy the licensure requirement in section 12-29.5-104(3), the Director of Registrations requires an applicant to have a current certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (“NCCAOM”). Verification of the certification must be provided directly from NCCAOM to the Colorado Office of Acupuncture Licensure.