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Acupuncturists
License Description Acupuncturists must be licensed by the Idaho Board of Acupuncture. A person may obtain either a license or a certification for acupuncture. Qualifications for licensure include: 1) Submitting an application with required documents and fees; 2) Graduation from approved acupuncture program; 3) Successful completion of acupuncture internship; 4) Passing the NCCAOM Acupuncture Certification Examination; 5) Completing the Blood Borne Pathogen course and comprehensive exam that incorporates clean needle techniques and OSHA procedures and requirements. Certification can be obtained if a person holds a license in a profession with similar requirements. Qualifications for certification include: 1.) Passing a board approved exam; 2.) Full membership of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture OR Earn a doctoral degree from approved school in a related field and successful completion of a minimum of 100 hours of didactic course work in acupuncture taught by an NCCAOM certified acupuncturist; 3.) Completing the Blood Borne Pathogen course and comprehensive exam that incorporates clean needle techniques and OSHA procedures and requirements. Term: Licenses are renewed annually.
Licensing Agency
Idaho Board of Acupuncture
Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses
700 W. State St., PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0063
(208) 334 3233
acu@ibol.idaho.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 03/08/2018

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