Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-803 - Acupuncture and eastern medicine practitioner
EAST ASIAN MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS
Section 246-803-020 - Advertising

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-803-020

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) A person licensed under this chapter may use the title acupuncturist (Ac), licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.), acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner (AEMP), EAMP, or any derivative thereof in all forms of advertising, professional literature and billing.

(2) An acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner may not use the title "doctor," "Dr.," or "Ph.D." on any advertising or other printed material unless the nature of the degree is clearly stated.

(3) An acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner may not represent that they hold a degree from an acupuncture or acupuncture and Eastern medicine school other than that degree which has been awarded to them.

(4) An acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner shall not engage in false, deceptive, or misleading advertising including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Advertising that misrepresents the potential of acupuncture or Eastern medicine; and

(b) Advertising of any service, technique, or procedure that is outside the scope of practice for an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner.

Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.06 RCW and 2010 c 286. 11-17-105, § 246-803-020, filed 8/22/11, effective 9/22/11.

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