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 […]
This part shall not apply to: Physicians licensed under this chapter or chapter 9 of this title, nor shall this part be construed so as to prevent the practice of acupuncture by such physicians or to prevent such physicians from using the title “acupuncturist”; Registered nurses who are nationally certified as holistic nurses and who […]
To assist the board in the performance of its duties, there is hereby established the Tennessee advisory committee for acupuncture. The committee shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor. Three (3) of the members shall be certified acupuncturists, one (1) shall be an ADS practicing in Tennessee and one (1) shall be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 § […]
The titles “licensed acupuncturist” or “ADS” may be used by persons certified under this part. No person who is not properly licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy shall use certification under this part to identify such person as a doctor or physician. Each person certified to practice acupuncture shall post the certificate in a conspicuous […]
