Wyo. Code R. 030-0001-9
Chiropractic Examiners, Board of
Chapter 9: Accupuncture
Effective Date: 07/10/2013 to 11/07/2013
Rule Type: Expired Emergency Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 030.0001.9.07102013
Emergency Rules are no longer in effect 120 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Section 1. Competency Requirements. Licensees who choose to provide acupuncture services as part of their practice shall demonstrate competency and training to perform clinical acupuncture. These requirements include:
(a) If the licensee completed a chiropractic education at a CCE or CCEI accredited college or university prior to March 1, 2003, the licensee shall:
(i) Demonstrate a minimum of 100 hours; or
(ii) Certification from the IAMA, the NCCAOM or the equivalent as determined by the Board.
(b) If the licensee completed a chiropractic education at a CCE or CCEI accredited college or university after to March 1, 2003, the licensee shall:
(i) Certification from the NBCE Acupuncture examination.
Section 2. Exceptions to Requirements. Licensees who choose to provide acupuncture services may seek an exception to the minimum requirement of 100 hours if the licensee is able to demonstrate competency in IMS/Dry needling.
Section 3. Competency for IMS/Dry Needling. To demonstrate competency to perform dry needling, a licensee shall meet the following requirements:
(a) A minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of face-to-face IMS/dry needling course study (online study is not considered appropriate training).
(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.
(c) IMS/dry needling shall not be delegated and shall be directly performed by a qualified, licensed chiropractor.
(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.