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Search Cateogry: Acupuncture

Statutes

  • Chapter 47 Acupuncture
  • Chapter 26 Department of Self-governing Agencies

Rules

Rules of the State Board of Acupuncture

Guidance

To be updated.

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NAME and/or ADDRESS CHANGES

Please click on the following link to update your address online: Online Address Change.

UPDATING YOUR LICENSE

** You will not receive a license/registration bearing the updated information until the next renewal period unless you submit the name change form along with the required documentation prior to renewing online. 

INDIVIDUAL NAME CHANGES

The individual name that appears on your license/registration must be your legal name. If it is not, you need to update your record by filling out a Name/Address Change Affidavit and submitting it with the proper documentation (ie. A marriage license, divorce decree, or court document noting name change) to the Division.

ADDRESS CHANGES

Every record at the Division contains two addresses:

1. Address of Record: This is the address that appears on your license/registration and is your business/public record address. You must have an address of record on file. If you do not provide an address of record, your mailing address will be used as the address of record.

2. Mailing Address: This is the address used by the Board and Division staff to send correspondence to you. This address is not a public record unless you do not provide a public record address.

If you have moved or changed either your Address of Record or your Mailing Address, you should notify the Division as soon as possible by filling out the Name/Address Change Affidavit and submitting it to the Division OR by updating the information ONLINE.

PHONE NUMBER & E-MAIL ADDRESS

The Division also maintains business phone numbers and e-mail addresses for those who wish to provide them. The business phone number you provide will be part of your public record. The e-mail address you provide will be used by the Board and Division staff to send correspondence to you. Your e-mail address is not a public record.

There is no fee required to update any of the contact information in your Division record.

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The following list includes web page links or other information regarding professional, educational, and governmental entities that may be of interest.

Idaho Acupuncture Association
Contact Information

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Contact Information

American Academy of Medical Acupuncture  (AAMA)
Contact Information

International Academy of Medical Acupuncture (IAMA)
Contact Information

Council of Colleges of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine (CCAHM )
Contact Information

California State Oriental Medical Association (CSOMA)

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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.

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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.  

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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. 

Fees

CERTIFIED ACUPUNCTURIST

     ORIGINAL LICENSE FEE                                               150.00

     LICENSE RENEWAL – CURRENT YEAR                       75.00

     REINSTATEMENT PENALTY – CURRENT YEAR         250.00

ACUPUNCTURIST – INACTIVE

     LICENSE RENEWAL – CURRENT YEAR                       50.00

     REINSTATEMENT PENALTY – CURRENT YEAR         250.00

ACUPUNCTURIST

     ORIGINAL LICENSE FEE                                               150.00

     LICENSE RENEWAL – CURRENT YEAR                       75.00

     REINSTATEMENT PENALTY – CURRENT YEAR          250.00

ACUPUNCTURIST APPLICANT

     APPLICATION FEE                                                         50.00

     ORIGINAL LICENSE FEE                                               150.00

OTHER FEES

      DUPLICATE LICENSE FEE                                           10.00

      CERTIFICATION FEE                                                    10.00

      DUPLICATE WALL CERTIFICATE                               10.00

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Welcome to the Board of Acupunture

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

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Continuing Education and Audit Information
General Information of Interest

Additional Board Information

Board Members

NamePositionExpirationOriginal Appointment
Maggie BlairLicensed AcupuncturistJuly 1, 2023January 14, 2020
Kameron SchottAcupuncture PractitionerJuly 1, 2023September 23, 2019
Matthew K MeltonPublic MemberJuly 1, 2024February 8, 2022
Dana L LoganLicensed AcupuncturistJuly 1, 2026July 20, 2022
Sara C RodgersCertified AcupuncturistJuly 1, 2025May 1, 2023
 

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Meeting Minutes

2023:

  • 2023-05-12
2022:

  • 2022-11-04
  • 2022-07-22
  • 2022-05-13
  • 2022-04-07
  • 2022-03-18
  • 2022-02-04
Discipline

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Requesting Duplicates

The license/registration issued to you by the Division is public proof that you are entitled to pursue certain activities regulated by Idaho Law.  If your license/registration becomes lost or destroyed, you may obtain a replacement from the Division.  A replacement may also be requested if you have changed your name or address and wish to receive a license/registration bearing the updated information.  

You may complete the Application for Duplicate License form online, print it out and sign it, and send it with the fee required by Idaho law to the Division.  Your application will not be processed unless the fee is received with the application.   A replacement card will be sent to the mailing address.

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