Acupuncture, Board of

Acupuncture, Board of

Chapter 2: License Requirements and Application Procedures

Effective Date: 04/05/2023 to 07/31/2025

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 252.0001.2.04052023

CHAPTER 2

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Section 1. General license requirements. The following requirements apply to all applicants for licensure as an acupuncturist:

1. (a) Applicants for a general acupuncture license shall submit:
2. (i) A complete and legible application form with a recent, unmounted, full-face photograph;
3. (ii) Proof of Lawful Presence in the United States;
4. (iii) Payment of the fees set by the Board;
5. (iv) An official transcript giving evidence of graduation from an accredited ACAOM program and:
   1. (A) Official passing score of the NCCAOM examination;
   2. (B) Evidence of continuous practice of acupuncture in Wyoming for the last ten (10) years prior to January 1, 2018; or
   3. (C) Official passing score of the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination.
6. (v) Verification of license in good standing from all jurisdictions in which the applicant is currently, or has ever been licensed or certified in any health care profession;
7. (b) No applicant for license shall have been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or controlled substances which may impair the applicant's ability to provide competent health care or which could pose a threat to the safety of the consumer public. A plea of nolo contendere shall establish guilt to the underlying criminal charge(s).
8. (c) The Board may issue a license by endorsement in accordance with W.S. 33-49-109.

Section 2. Auricular acupuncture license.

1. (a) An individual who practices auricular acupuncture as defined in W.S. 33-49-102(a)(iv) is trained through NADA or a Board approved equivalent course to apply up to five fine-gauge, sterilized, one-time use stainless steel needles just under the skin at designated points in each ear. The five points include sympathetic, Shen Men, kidney, liver, and lung.
2. (b) Applicants for an auricular acupuncturist license shall submit:
3. (i) A complete and legible application form with a recent, unmounted, full-face

photograph;

(ii) Proof of Lawful Presence in the United States;

(iii) Payment of the fees set by the Board; and

(iv) Evidence of completion of NADA certification training or an equivalent training certificate approved by the Board.

Section 3. Renewal of license.

(a) A license will expire one (1) year after issuance.

(b) A license not renewed annually by the expiration date is expired.

(c) It is the license holder's responsibility to renew before the expiration date.

(d) Renewal of a general license shall include submission of the following:

(i) A complete application and renewal fee, postmarked or electronically completed no later than the expiration date in order to meet the renewal deadline without penalty; and

(ii) A copy of a current NCCAOM membership card; or

(iii) The successful completion of thirty (30) continuing education credits every two (2) years;

(e) Renewal of an auricular acupuncture license shall include submission of a complete application and renewal fee, postmarked or electronically completed no later than the expiration date in order to meet the renewal deadline without penalty.

(f) Each license holder shall report name changes and changes in business and home addresses to the Board within thirty (30) days of the change.

Section 4. Expired license.

(a) A license holder who fails to renew the license on or before the expiration date shall not practice acupuncture in this state.

(b) License holders who allow their license to expire must complete the licensing requirements specified in Rules and Regulations, Chapter 2, Section 1 if they choose to reapply for a license in this state.