Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 360 - RULES OF GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD › Chapter 360-6 - ACUPUNCTURE › Rule 360-6-.03 - Licensure Requirements for Acupuncture

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Each applicant
			 for licensure as an acupuncturist must meet the requirements listed below.
(a) An affidavit that the applicant is a
			 United States citizen, a legal permanent resident of the United States, or that
			 he/she is a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and
			 Nationality Act. If the applicant is not a U.S. citizen, he/she must submit
			 documentation that will determine his/her qualified alien status. The Board
			 participates in the DHS-USCIS SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for
			 Entitlements or "SAVE") program for the purpose of verifying citizenship and
			 immigration status information of non-citizens. If the applicant is a qualified
			 alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act,
			 he/she must provide the alien number issued by the Department of Homeland
			 Security or other federal immigration agency.
(b) Must be at least 21 years of age and of
			 good moral character;
(c) Submit a
			 completed application required by the Board. Said application shall not be
			 considered completed until all fees have been paid and all required documents
			 have been received by the Board;
(d) Must submit three (3) acceptable
			 references from practicing acupuncturists familiar with the applicant's
			 practice.
(e) Have successfully
			 completed a degree in acupuncture or a formal course of study and training in
			 acupuncture. The applicant shall submit documentation satisfactory to the board
			 to show that such education or course of study and training was:
1. Completed at a school that is accredited
			 by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)
			 or other accrediting entity approved by the board; or
2. Completed by means of a program of
			 acupuncture study and training that is substantially equivalent to the
			 acupuncture education offered by an accredited school of acupuncture approved
			 by the board.
(f) Have
			 passed an acupuncture examination offered by an organization accredited by the
			 National Organization of Competency Assurance and approved by the
			 board;
(g) Submit proof of
			 certification in acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for
			 Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine;
(h) Completed successfully a clean needle
			 technique course approved by the Board; and
(i) Submitted proof of having professional
			 liability insurance of at least $100,000/$300,000.
1. If the licensee changes liability
			 carriers, is canceled by a liability carrier, or cancels liability coverage,
			 the licensee must notify the Board within thirty (30) days of the date of
			 change or cancellation.
2. Failure
			 to maintain liability coverage, pursuant to the Act, may result in suspension
			 of the license for acupuncture.
(i) An
			 applicant must submit all documentation required for the application process
			 within twelve months from the date the Board receives the
			 application.