Acupuncturist
- Exam
- Not reported
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
Description of Occupation: An Acupuncturist administers specific therapeutic treatment of symptoms and disorders amenable to acupuncture procedures. Selects appropriate needles and inserts them at locations of the body known to be effective in treating certain disorders. Requirements for Licensing: The Board may issue a license to practice acupuncture to any person who makes application to the Board and meets the following requirements: A. Is at least 21 years of age. B. Furnishes satisfactory evidence of completion of (1) a course or tutorial program in acupuncture which is acceptable to the Board and furnishes satisfactory evidence of three years of experience performing acupuncture or (2) is licensed to practice acupuncture by a state or territory of the United States. C. Is sufficiently proficient in the English language to carry on an appropriate conversation with patients. Examinations: Endorsement. Must submit a status report of license from National Practioner Data Bank. 1-800-767-6732.Application and Fees: $50.00Related Classification Codes: DOT 079.271-010 SOC 289
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Education
- Specific course required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Medical Profession Licensing Board
- Division
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Address
- PO Box 409 CK Saipan, MP 96950
- Phone
- (670) 234-8950
- Last updated
- January 1, 2010
Occupations (O*NET)
- Acupuncturist 29-1291.00
- Acupuncturist 29-1299.00
- Acupuncturist 29-1299.01
Source and verification
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