Code of Colorado Regulations
700 - Department of Regulatory Agencies
738 - Division of Professions and Occupations - Office of Acupuncture Licensure
4 CCR 738-1 - ACUPUNCTURE LICENSURE RULES AND REGULATIONS
Section 4 CCR 738-1.13 - Regarding the Delegation and Supervision of Acupuncture Services to Unlicensed Persons pursuant to section 12-200-114(1)(k), C.R.S

Universal Citation: 4 CO Code Regs 738-1 § 13

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, March 10, 2024

This Rule is promulgated pursuant to sections 12-20-204, 12-200-114(1)(a) and (k), C.R.S. This Rule applies to the delegation of services constituting the practice of acupuncture to a person who is not licensed to practice acupuncture is not qualified for licensure as an acupuncturist, and is not otherwise exempt pursuant to section 12-200-108(1) and (2), C.R.S.

A. Acupuncture Services that may be Delegated. Delegated acupuncture services should be limited to routine, technical services that do not require the special skills of a licensed acupuncturist. Services that may be delegated include but are not limited to:

1. Taking and monitoring vital signs;

2. Needle removal;

3. Moxa monitoring; and

4. Acupressure.

B. Acupuncture Services that may not be Delegated. A licensed acupuncturist should not delegate an acupuncture service requiring the exercise of clinical judgement by the delegatee. Services that may not be delegated include but are not limited to:

1. Diagnosis;

2. Point location;

3. Needle insertion; and

4. Electrical stimulation.

C. Persons Who May Serve as Delagatee. The delegating acupuncturist must evaluate and determine that the delegate has the necessary education, training, or experience to perform each delegated acupuncture service. As part of his or her evaluation, the delegating acupuncturist shall:

1. Personally assess and review copies of diplomas, certificates, or professional degrees from bona fide training program(s) appropriate to the specific services delegated;

2. Perform over-the-shoulder, direct observation of the delegatee's performance of any acupuncture service prior to authorizing the delegate to perform the acupuncture service outside of the delegating acupuncturist's physical presence; and

3. Provide ongoing inspection, evaluation, advice, and control; and

4. Monitor the quality of the services provided by the delagatee.

D. Persons Who May Not Serve as Delagatee. An acupuncturist shall not delegate services to any person who is otherwise qualified to be licensed as an acupuncturist but who is not licensed, including, but not limited to:

1. Any person with an inactive, expired, revoked, restricted, limited, suspended, or surrendered license to practice acupuncture;

2. Any person who meets all qualifications for acupuncture licensure but who is not licensed in Colorado; or

3. Any person whose application for licensure in Colorado has been denied.

E. Exceptions.

1. This Rule does not apply to persons performing acts that do not constitute the practice of acupuncture as defined by section 12-200-103(1), C.R.S.

2. This Rule does not apply to persons who are licensed, registered, or certified by Colorado and who are acting within their scope of practice.

3. This Rule does not apply to any person who is otherwise exempt pursuant to section 12-200-108(3), C.R.S.

F. Supervision. A delegating acupuncturist must be on the premises and readily available

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