Acupuncturist
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
The evaluation or treatment of persons affected through a method of stimulation of a certain point or points on or immediately below the surface of the body by the insertion of pre-sterilized, single-use, disposable needles, unless medically contraindicated, with or without the application of heat, electronic stimulation, or manual pressure to prevent or modify the perception of pain, normalize physiological functions, or treat certain diseases or dysfunctions of the body.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Address
- 320 West Washington Springfield, IL 62786
- Phone
- (217) 782-8556
- Agency website
- https://www.idfpr.com/
- Licence page
- https://www.idfpr.com/
- Last updated
- September 5, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Acupuncturist 29-1291.00
- Acupuncturist 29-1299.00
- Acupuncturist 29-1299.01
Source and verification
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