West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 32 - Acupuncture
Title 32 - LEGISLATIVE RULE BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE
Series 32-09 - Continuing Education Requirements
Section 32-9-7 - Continuing Education Compliance

7.1. Each acupuncturist at the time of license renewal shall sign a statement under penalty of false swearing that he or she has or has not complied with the continuing education requirements.

7.2. The Board may audit once each year a random sample of acupuncturists who have reported compliance with the continuing education requirement. No acupuncturist shall be subject to audit more than once every two (2) years.

7.3. It constitutes unprofessional conduct for any acupuncturist to misrepresent completion of the required continuing education.

7.4. Any acupuncturist selected for audit shall submit original documentation or records of continuing education course work he or she has taken and completed.

7.5. Each acupuncturist shall retain for a minimum of four (4) years records of all continuing education programs attended which indicate the provider's name, title of the course or program, date and location of course and the number of continuing education credits awarded.

7.6. Instructors of approved continuing education courses may receive a maximum of two (2) hours of continuing education credit per year. An instructor may claim credit only where the individual acts as an instructor of an approved course. In addition, one hour of credit shall be accrued for each classroom hour completed as an instructor of a Board approved continuing education course. Participation as a member of a panel presentation for an approved course shall not entitle the participant to earn continuing education credit as an instructor.