Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 634A - Oriental Medicine
LICENSING AND FEES
Section 634A.080 - Evidence of qualifications of applicant; approval of program of study

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 634A.080

Current through September 16, 2024

1. An applicant for a license to practice Oriental medicine must submit, together with his or her application, evidence that he or she has successfully completed a 4-year program of study, or its equivalent, in Oriental medicine at a school or college of Oriental medicine which is approved by the Board.

2. If the application is submitted pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 634A.140, the applicant must submit evidence showing that he or she has earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the United States.

3. If the application for licensure by endorsement is submitted pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 634A.140, the applicant must submit evidence that he or she:

(a) Has lawfully practiced Oriental medicine in another state or foreign country for at least 4 years;

(b) Holds Oriental Medicine Certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or its successor organization; and

(c) If the applicant successfully completed a 4-year program of study at a school or college of Oriental medicine described in subparagraph (3) of paragraph (a) of subsection 4, holds a valid license to practice Oriental medicine in the applicable state.

4. For the purposes of subsection 1, the Board may approve a 4-year program of study, or its equivalent, in Oriental medicine at a school or college of Oriental medicine if the Board finds that:

(a) The school or college of Oriental medicine is:
(1) Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine or its successor organization;

(2) In pre-accreditation status with the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine or its successor organization and satisfies the requirements of paragraph (b); or

(3) Approved by a licensing agency that regulates the practice of Oriental medicine in another state, if the applicant currently holds a valid license to practice Oriental medicine in that state;

(b) The program of study includes training or instruction in the subjects of acupuncture, moxibustion, herbology, Oriental physiology, Oriental pathology, Oriental diagnosis, tuina or qigong, biology, anatomy, Western physiology, Western pathology, Western diagnosis, pharmacology, laboratory and radiology; and

(c) The program of study:
(1) Required the completion of at least 2,800 hours of instruction, including not less than 2,500 didactic hours, for a student to have graduated before November 25, 2002; or

(2) Requires the completion of at least 3,000 hours of instruction, including not less than 2,500 didactic hours, for a student to graduate on or after November 25, 2002, or results in the award of a combined bachelor's and master's degree in Oriental medicine to a student who graduates on or after November 25, 2002.

5. For the purposes of subsection 1, the Board will deem a master's degree to be the equivalent of a 4-year program of study if the program of study for the degree conforms to the requirements of paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection 4.

6. For the purposes of subsections 2 and 3, evidence that the applicant is qualified for licensure as a doctor of Oriental medicine must include certified copies of any diplomas, transcripts, licenses and certificates issued to the applicant. If possible, all certified copies of official diplomas, transcripts, licenses or certificates must be forwarded directly to the Executive Director from the issuing entity rather than from the applicant.

Bd. of Oriental Med., Art. IV part § 1, eff. 7-19-76; + Art. V part § 1, eff. 4-26-74-NAC A 1-22-92; R071-02, 11-25-2002; A by R072-18A, eff. 12/19/2018; A by R026-22A, eff. 9/20/2022; A by R026-22A, eff. 9/20/2022; A by R024-24A, eff. 6/5/2024

NRS 634A.070 and 634A.140

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