Q: What is the difference between a Trainee Permit and Certification?

A: The board may require the holder of a Trainee Permit to practice only under supervision and may limit the scope of practice depending on education. Certification is the form of licensure allowing acupuncture practice that is issued to health care providers already licensed in another profession.

Q: What is the difference between Certification and Licensure?

A: Certification was created for practitioners who hold another professional license. The scope of practice for Certification and Licensure are the same.

Continuing Education

Please refer to Rule 105 for the CE Requirements.

Audits

The Board conducts annual audits to ensure compliance with the continuing education requirements. Audits may be initiated any time after you renew your license. By submitting your renewal and answering “Yes” to the question that you have met the continuing education requirements, you are certifying to the Board that you have already obtained proof of having completed the required continuing education.

When you are audited, you must submit a listing of all continuing education courses completed during the previous year AND proof of attendance documentation for each course. Failure to submit the required documentation may result in Board action against your right to licensure.

License Application

You may download Applications and Forms for this Board from the links provided below.

If you have questions, please contact the Division at (208) 334-3233 or acu@dopl.idaho.gov.

Acupuncture Trainee Permit Application

Acupuncture Application

Trainee Supervisor Registration Form

Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form

Inquiry on Impact of Conviction Form – Optional

Request to Inactivate License

Reinstate inactive license

Education Approval Application

License Renewal

Please follow the link to RENEW ONLINE.

IF YOU HAVE NOT YET MET THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, DO NOT SUBMIT A RENEWAL INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE. Submitting a fraudulent application for licensure is grounds for discipline against your license.

Continuing Education and Audit Information

Please complete your renewal application and payment of fees through the ONLINE RENEWAL system. There are no additional fees for this service. Documents, if required, may be uploaded when you renew. If you have questions, please contact renewal@dopl.idaho.gov or 208-334-3233.

For your license to remain valid, it must be renewed before the expiration date each year. Remember that you must have an active license to practice in the state of Idaho.

As a courtesy, license renewal reminders are mailed to your mailing address of record approximately six (6) weeks before the license expiration date. If you do not receive a renewal notice, you can still renew online and update your address if needed. You are responsible to timely renew your license whether you receive a renewal notice or not.

Please note: If you fail to renew your license before its expiration date a reinstatement fee will be required by Idaho Code 67-2614 and cannot be waived. In addition, you may be required to submit continuing education or other required documentation prior to the reinstatement of your license.

Welcome to the Board of Acupuncture

Please contact us with any questions via email acu@dopl.idaho.gov or phone (208) 334-3233.

Additional Board Information

Board Members

Name	Position	Expiration	Original Appointment
Maggie Blair	Licensed Acupuncturist	July 1, 2027	January 14, 2020
Matthew K Melton	Public Member	July 1, 2028	February 8, 2022
Dana L Logan	Licensed Acupuncturist	July 1, 2026	July 20, 2022
Sara C Rodgers	Certified Acupuncturist	July 1, 2025	May 1, 2023
Cass M Hedrick	Acupuncture Practitioner	July 1, 2027	January 11, 2024