1. (a) Pursuant to K.S.A. 2017 Supp. 65-7608 and amendments thereto, certain license prerequisites for education and examination shall be waived by the board for each applicant who submits an application on or before January 1, 2018 and provides the following:

   1. (1) Proof that the applicant has completed at least 1,350 hours of curriculum-based study, an approved apprenticeship, or a tutorial program, or a combination of these, excluding on-line study, in the field of acupuncture. Proof of hours may be shown by successful completion of a curriculum-based program, an approved apprenticeship, or a tutorial program, or a combination of these, that meets the standards of the NCCAOM or any entity determined by the board to be the equivalent of the NCCAOM. To demonstrate successful completion of the requirements, the applicant shall submit the following:

      (A)(i) Evidence that the apprenticeship preceptor either is licensed as an acupuncturist in the state in which the individual practices acupuncture or is a diplomate of acupuncture; and

      1. (ii) a copy of the notes, records, or other documentation maintained by the preceptor conducting the apprenticeship or tutorial program providing evidence of the educational materials used in the apprenticeship and documenting the number of hours taught and the subjects covered; or

         1. (B) an official school transcript;
   2. (2) evidence of a current clean needle technique (CNT) certificate obtained from the CCAOM, NCCAOM, or any entity determined to be the equivalent by the board; and

   3. (3) proof that the applicant has been engaged in the practice of acupuncture and has had at least 1,500 patient visits in three of the last five years. The applicant shall provide any of the following for the board's review:

      1. (A) Affidavits from at least two people who have practiced acupuncture with the applicant, including office partners, clinic supervisors, and any other individuals approved by the board;
      2. (B) a copy of each continuing education certificate obtained within the last three years;
      3. (C) a copy of the applicant's patient appointment books; or
      4. (D) a copy of the applicant's patient charts.
2. (b) Each applicant shall provide any additional documentation requested by the board.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 2017 Supp. 65-7608 and 65-7615; implementing K.S.A. 2017 Supp. 65-7608; effective, T-100-9-21-17, Sept. 21, 2017; effective Jan. 12, 2018.)