§ 63-6-1004. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
The board, in consultation with the committee, shall: Establish the qualifications and fitness of applicants of certifications, renewal of certifications and reciprocal certifications; Establish grounds for revocation, suspension or denial of certification; Establish grounds for placing on probation a holder of a certificate; Establish the categories of fees and the amount of fees that may […]
§ 63-6-1005. Certification to Practice
To receive certification to practice acupuncture from the board, a person must document: Either: Current active status as a diplomate in acupuncture of the NCCAOM; or Current state licensure in good standing by another state with substantially equivalent or higher standards; Successful completion of a three-year post secondary training program or acupuncture college program that […]
§ 63-6-1006. Renewal of Certificate
A certificate to practice acupuncture must be renewed every two (2) years. To renew a certificate, a person must submit proof of current active NCCAOM certification in acupuncture or document compliance with § 63-6-1005. To renew an ADS certificate, a person must submit proof of current active practice in auricular detoxification treatment, as determined by […]
§ 63-6-1007. Disciplinary Action
The board, in consultation with the committee, may deny, suspend or revoke certification, require remedial education or issue a letter of reprimand, if an applicant or certified acupuncturist: Engages in false or fraudulent conduct that demonstrates an unfitness to practice acupuncture, including: Misrepresentation in connection with an applicant for certification or an investigation by the […]
§ 63-6-1008. Use of Needles
All certified individuals under this part shall use only presterilized, disposable needles in their administration of acupuncture treatments. The use of staples in the practice of acupuncture is prohibited. Health practices shall include: Hands shall be washed with soap and water or other disinfectant before handling needles and between treatment of different patients; Skin in […]
§ 63-6-1009. Fees
The board, in consultation with the committee, shall set fees relative to the application, certification and renewal thereof in amounts sufficient to pay all of the expenses of certification and of the committee directly attributable to the performance of its duties under this part. All deposits and disbursements shall be handled in accordance with § […]
§ 63-6-902. Regulation of Operators of X-Ray Equipment — Licenses and Accreditations — Standards — Definitions
With regard to operators of radiologic imaging and radiation therapy equipment in hospitals, outpatient diagnostic centers, recuperation centers, physicians’ offices, or any other setting for human subjects, the board has the authority to promulgate rules to: Establish and issue limited X-ray machine operator licenses to qualified individuals for the performance of chest, extremities, skull, sinus, […]
§ 63-6-1001. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “ACAOM” means the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; “Acupuncture” means a form of health care developed from traditional and modern oriental medical concepts that employs oriental medical diagnosis and treatment and adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques for the promotion, maintenance and restoration of […]
§ 63-6-712. Satisfaction of Continuing Education Requirements
Notwithstanding this title to the contrary, a healthcare provider may satisfy one (1) hour of continuing education requirements for maintaining a license issued pursuant to this title through the performance of one (1) hour of voluntary provision of healthcare services as provided in this part. The maximum amount of hours of a continuing education requirement […]
§ 63-6-801. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Genetic Counselors’ Licensing Act.”