Code of Massachusetts Regulations
243 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN MEDICINE
Title 243 CMR 5.00 - The Practice Of Acupuncture
Section 5.10 - Mandatory Continuing Acupuncture Education
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Condition of Renewal . A full licensee is required to complete 30 hours of continuing acupuncture education per renewal period as a condition of renewal of his/her license. The renewal period is each two year period that begins on the date that a license is issued or renewed by the Committee and ends on the following renewal date. At the time of renewal, each licensee will be required to submit a signed, notarized statement, on a form provided by the Committee, attesting to completion of the continuing education requirements set forth in 243 CMR 5.10. Failure to comply with the continuing education requirements of 243 CMR 5.10 will result in the non-renewal of the license.
(2) Quality of Education. The Committee anticipates that licensees will maintain the high standards of the profession in selecting quality educational programs to fulfill the continuing education requirement. All continuing education programs or courses must be formal learning programs relevant to the study or practice of acupuncture, which contribute directly to the professional competence of the licensee. Continuing education courses may include certain courses in Western medicine. However, at least 15 hours of the 30 hours of continuing acupuncture education shall be spent in courses directly related to acupuncture.
(3) Verification and Recordkeeping.
(4) Extension of Time to Complete Continuing Acupuncture Education Requirements.