Section R4-8-408. Approval of Continuing Education

A.      The Board shall approve a continuing education only if the continuing education:

1.        Is related to the knowledge or technical skills used to practice acupuncture safely and competently; or

2.        Is related to direct or indirect acupuncture patient care, including practice management, medical ethics, or Chi- nese language; and

3.        Includes a method by which the continuing education participants evaluate:

a.         The extent to which the continuing education met its stated objectives,

b.        The adequacy of the instructor’s knowledge of the subject taught,

c.         The use of appropriate teaching methods, and

d.        The applicability or usefulness of the information provided; and

4.        Provides continuing education participants with a certifi- cate of attendance that meets the requirements at R4-8- 206(D).

B.       The Board shall approve a continuing education, without application under R4-8-409, if the continuing education is:

1.        Approved by a licensing board of acupuncture in another state,

2.        Provided by the  Continuing Education Council  of NCCAOM, or

3.        Provided by a board-approved acupuncture or clinical training program.

Historical Note

New Section recodified from R4-8-308 at 13 A.A.R. 482, effective January 24, 2007 (Supp. 07-1). Amended by

final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 690, effective April 5,

2008 (Supp. 08-1).