Chiropractic Examiners, Board of

Chiropractic Examiners, Board of

Chapter 9: Acupuncture

Effective Date: 07/05/2023 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 030.0001.9.07052023

CHAPTER 9

ACUPUNCTURE

Section 1. Authority. The Board promulgates these rules according to authority granted by Wyoming Statute 33-10-104.

Section 2. Requirements for Acupuncture. Licensees who choose to provide acupuncture services as part of their practice shall demonstrate competency and training to perform clinical acupuncture. These requirements include:

1. (a) Demonstrate a minimum of 100 hours of education in acupuncture;
2. (b) Certification from the IAMA, the NCCAOM, or the equivalent as determined by the Board; or
3. (c) Certification from the NBCE Acupuncture examination.

Section 3. Requirements for IMS/Dry Needling.

1. (a) To demonstrate competency to perform dry needling, a licensee shall complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of face-to-face IMS/dry needling course study (online study is not considered appropriate training).
2. (b) A licensee performing IMS/dry needling in his or her practice shall have written informed consent for each patient where this technique is used. The patient shall sign and receive a copy of the informed consent form. The consent form shall, at a minimum, clearly state the risks and benefits of IMS/dry needling.
3. (c) IMS/dry needling shall not be delegated and shall be directly performed by a qualified, licensed chiropractor.
4. (d) IMS/dry needling shall be performed in a manner consistent with generally accepted standards of practice, including clean needle techniques.