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 738-1.2 - Licensure by Endorsement
Universal Citation: 4 CO Code Regs 738-1 ยง 2
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024
The purpose of this Rule is to establish the experience or credentials deemed substantially equivalent for an acupuncturist license by endorsement pursuant to section 12-20-202(3), C.R.S.
A. For an applicant to establish "substantially equivalent experience or credentials" under section
12-20-202(3), C.R.S., the applicant must demonstrate:
1. Graduation from a diploma program in
acupuncture and Oriental medicine accredited by the Accreditation Commission
for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) or a successor organization; and
successful completion of the NCCAOM examination, the California Licensing
Examination; or a substantially equivalent examination as determined by the
Director;
2. Graduation from a
non-accredited diploma program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine that is
substantially equivalent to a program accredited by the ACAOM as determined by
the Director and a certification by NCCAOM or a successor organization;
or
3. Having held for at least one
year a current and valid acupuncturist license in a jurisdiction with a scope
of practice that is substantially similar to the scope of practice for
acupuncturists as defined under Article 200, of Title 12, C.R.S.
B. Verification of licensure in another state, through the federal government, or in a military occupational specialty, as defined in section 24-4-201, C.R.S., shall be provided in a manner prescribed by the Director.
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