Licensed Acupuncturist

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Degree

Experience

Experience

Background check

None

IC 25-2.5-2-1Requirements for license Sec. 1. Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, to qualify for a license under this article, an individual must satisfy the following requirements: (1) Complete an application for licensure in accordance with the rules adopted by the board. (2) Pay the fees established by the board. (3) Not have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently as determined by the board. (4) Not have had disciplinary action taken against the applicant or the applicant's license by the board or by the licensing agency of another state or jurisdiction by reason of the applicant's inability to safely practice acupuncture with the reasons for discipline still being valid as determined by the board or by a national certification agency. (5) Show to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant has: (A) current active status as a diplomate in acupuncture of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; (B) successfully completed a three (3) year postsecondary training program or acupuncture college program that:(i) is accredited by;(ii) is a candidate for accreditation by; or (iii) meets the standards of; the National Accreditation Commission for Schools and Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; and (C) successfully completed a clean needle technique course approved by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.