Section R4-8-101. Definitions

The definitions in A.R.S. § 32-3901 apply to this Chapter. Addi- tionally, in this Chapter:

“ACAOM” means the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

“Acupuncture program” means a Board-approved train- ing designed to prepare a student for the NCCAOM examination and licensure.

“Acupuncture student” means an individual enrolled in an acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, or preceptorship training program.

“Acupuncturist” means an individual licensed or certified by the Board to practice acupuncture in this state. “Administrative completeness review” means the Board’s process for determining whether an applicant provided a complete application packet.

“Applicant”  means  an  individual  who   applies  to  the Board for an initial or renewal license or certificate. “Application packet” means the fees, forms, documents, and additional information the Board requires to be sub- mitted by an applicant or on an applicant’s behalf. “Approved continuing education” means a planned edu- cational experience that the Board determines meets the criteria in R4-8-408.

“Auricular acupuncture” means a therapy in which the five-needle protocol is used to treat alcoholism, substance abuse, or chemical dependency.

“Clean needle technique” means a manner of needle ster- ilization and use that avoids the spread of disease and infection, protects the public and the patient, and com- plies with state and federal law.

“Clinical hours” means actual clock hours that a student spends providing patient care under the supervision of an individual licensed under R4-8-203 or R4-8-208. “Course” means a systematic learning experience that assists a participant to acquire knowledge, skills, and information relevant to the practice of acupuncture. “Day” means calendar day.

“Five-needle protocol” means a therapy, developed by NADA to treat alcoholism, substance abuse, or chemical dependency, which involves inserting five needles into specific points on the outer ear.

“Hour” means at least 50 minutes of course participation. “Letter of concern” means an alternative sanction that informs a licensee or certificate holder that, while the evi- dence does not warrant disciplinary action, the Board believes the licensee or certificate holder should change certain practices and failure to change the practices may result in disciplinary action. A letter of concern is a pub- lic document that may be used in future disciplinary pro- ceedings.

“NADA” means the National Acupuncture Detoxifica- tion Association.

“NCCAOM” means the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. “Preceptorship training” means a program in which a stu- dent  studies  under  a  Board-approved  supervisor   who assumes responsibility for the didactic and clinical train- ing of the student.

“Respondent” means an individual accused of violating

A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 39 or this Chapter.

“Successful  completion  of  a  clean   needle  technique course” means a course participant:

Attended the course, and

Received a passing score on an examination or other confirmation from the course provider that evi- dences that the participant mastered the course con- tent.

“Supervisor” means an acupuncturist licensed by the Board who is responsible for the oversight and direction of an acupuncture student or a certificate holder.

Historical Note

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 2534, effective June 12, 2000 (Supp. 00-2). Amended by

final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2435, effective August 6,

2005 (Supp. 05-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 14

A.A.R. 690, effective April 5, 2008 (Supp. 08-1).