Chiropractic Examiners, Board of

Chiropractic Examiners, Board of

Chapter 9: Acupuncture

Effective Date: 12/18/2013 to 03/29/2018

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 030.0001.9.12182013

CHAPTER 9

ACUPUNCTURE

Section 1. Statement of Purpose. These Board Rules are adopted to implement the Board's authority to regulate acupuncture and competency requirements to provide such services.

Section 2. Competency 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;
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. Competency Requirements for IMS/Dry Needling. To demonstrate competency to perform dry needling, a licensee shall meet the following requirements:

1. (a) 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/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 standard of practice, including clean needle techniques, and standards of the center for communicable diseases.