- (a) An osteopathic physician who intends to practice acupuncture and other individuals who intend to practice acupuncture at the direction and under the supervision of an osteopathic physician shall be licensed by the Board as an acupuncturist.
- (b) Only an osteopathic physician registered as an acupuncturist supervisor may delegate the performance of acupuncture services to an acupuncturist. An acupuncturist who is not an osteopathic physician may only perform acupuncture services under the direction and supervision of an acupuncturist supervisor, unless otherwise authorized by statute.
Authority
The provisions of this § 25.302 amended under section 16 of the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act (63 P.S. § 271.16); and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(2).
Source
The provisions of this § 25.302 amended December 29, 2023, effective December 30, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 8218. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (347381).
Cross References
This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 5.81 (relating to unprofessional and immoral conduct).