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Idaho Laws & Details
Practitioner Title
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
Requirements
An applicant must meet NCCAOM
eligibilty criteria for certification in acupuncture or similar
requirements approved by the board, successfully complete an
acupuncture internship or equivalent experience approved by the board,
obtain a passing grade on an examination (i.e. NCCAOM)
or other demonstration of proficiency as required by the board, and
successfully complete a blood borne pathogen course and comprehensive
examination that incorporates clean needle techniques and OSHA
procedures and requirements.
Reciprocity/Endorsement:
The board may grant a license to individuals who are currently licensed
in acupuncture in another state, the District of Columbia, or a
territory of the U.S. which has requirements equivalent to Idaho
requirements.
Practice by Others
Medical doctors and osteopaths may practice acupuncture without any
specific training, however, if they carry the title “Certified
Acupuncturist” after their name, they have obtained certification from
the acupuncture board.
Chiropractors must meet educational requirements and be “Certified
Acupuncturists” under the Board of Acupuncture in order to practice
acupuncture.
Look for a physician with formal training in the practice of
acupuncture. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is an art and a
science that takes years to master. While any licensed physician can
stick needles into you, for a positive experience and results, find an acupuncturist with experience treating a similar condition (with acupuncture) to what you have.
Governmental Body
Idaho State Board of Acupuncture
Bureau of Occupational Licenses
1109 Main Street, Suite 220
Boise, Idaho 83702-5642
(208) 334-3233
(208) 334-3945 (Fax)
Practice Act: Idaho Statutes: Title 54 Professions, Vocations and Businesses, Chapter 47: Acupuncture
Local Organizations
Idaho Acupuncture Association
1604 9th Street
Priest River, ID 83856-8689
(208) 344-4778
(208) 422-9957 (Fax)
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