West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 32 - Acupuncture
Title 32 - LEGISLATIVE RULE BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE
Series 32-12 - Tutorial Education Requirements
Section 32-12-8 - Supervising Acupuncturist's Responsibilities

8.1. A supervisor shall at all times be responsible for and provide supervision of the work performed by the trainee as required in this rule;

8.2. The supervisor shall only assign those patient treatments which can be safely and effectively performed by the trainee. The supervisor shall provide continuous direction and immediate supervision of the trainee when patient services are provided and shall be in close proximity during needle insertion and extraction;

8.3. The supervisor shall insure that patient informed consent is obtained when necessary;

8.4. The supervisor shall insure that the objectives of the submitted training plan are provided and met by the trainee;

8.5. The supervisor shall insure that the trainee complies with the standards of practice;

8.6. The supervisor shall file quarterly with the Board a progress report on a form provided by the Board which sets forth the schedules for theoretic and didactic training and for clinical training of the trainee;

8.7. The supervisor shall insure that when rendering services or otherwise engaging in professional activity the tutorial trainee always identifies himself or herself as an Aacupuncture trainee@; and wears an identification badge stating his or her trainee status;

8.8. The supervisor shall not permit separate billing by the tutorial trainee;

8.9. The supervisor shall comply with the provisions of W. Va. Code '30-36-1 et seq., applicable laws and rules governing wages and compensation paid to employees or apprentices, maximum hours and working conditions. Any overtime worked by the trainee shall not interfere with or impair the training program and shall not be detrimental to the health and safety of the trainee or patients.