1. (a) To be eligible for certification in acupuncture applicants shall:

   1. (1) Take at least 500 hours of acupuncture training through courses:

      1. a. In acupuncture or oriental medical theory;
      2. b. Consisting of either academics or clinical training; and
      3. c. Given by institutions accredited by CNME or ACAOM; and
   2. (2) Pass the NPLEX acupuncture examination.

2. (b) The following trainings in acupuncture shall, if complying with (a)(1) above, be credited towards the 500 hours of required training:

   1. (1) Training taken in the course of the applicant's qualification to take the NPLEX acupuncture examination;
   2. (2) Training taken in preparation for licensure in any jurisdiction as a doctor of naturopathic medicine; and
   3. (3) Training taken in preparation for licensure in any jurisdiction as an acupuncturist.

Source. #6380, eff 11-26-96, EXPIRED: 11-26-04 New. #8374, eff 6-18-05, EXPIRED: 6-18-13 New. #12176, eff 5-17-17