New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Acp - Board of Acupuncture Licensing
Chapter Acp 700 - ACUPUNCTURE DETOXIFICATION SPECIALISTS
Part Acp 705 - OTHER BOARD-APPROVED TRAINING
Section Acp 705.05 - Board-Approved Course Objectives
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
The objectives of training programs shall require that an ADS shall be able to:
(a) Perform treatments with good point location, technique, and safety practices within a group setting and perform 20 treatments in a 4- hour period;
(b) Explain the uses and limitations of the treatment;
(c) Demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, and respect for clients;
(d) Understand the communal treatment effect and maintain an appropriate atmosphere;
(e) Demonstrate clean needle technique and universal precautions;
(f) Demonstrate understanding of, and comply with, the limited scope of practice and ethical principles that guide practice;
(g) Demonstrate understanding of the implications and role of acupuncture detoxification for the treatment of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction in the larger treatment context;
(h) Write chart notes including date of service, status, treatment delivered, client response, and signature;
(i) Demonstrate understanding of the adjunctive nature of acupuncture detoxification services and the importance of collaboration and communication with the treatment team;
(j) Demonstrate recognition of the psycho-spiritual nature of recovery, and be able to respect and support the client's internal process;
(k) Modify treatment appropriately as needed in response to the needs of the client within the combination of 5 points on the ear, for example, fewer needles or shorter retention, and respond to adverse clinical situations should they occur; and
(l) Demonstrate understanding of addictions and the NADA protocol from the perspective of Oriental medicine concepts such as empty fire.