Arizona Laws 32-3955. Acupuncture assistants; scope of duties; registration required; use of title
A. This chapter does not prohibit an acupuncture assistant from assisting a licensed acupuncturist pursuant to rules adopted by the board, consistent with the following:
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-3955
- Acupuncture assistant: means an unlicensed person who has completed a training program approved by the board, who assists in basic health care duties in the practice of acupuncture under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist and who performs delegated duties commensurate with the acupuncture assistant's education and training, but who does not evaluate, interpret, design or modify established treatment programs of acupuncture care. See Arizona Laws 32-3901
- Board: means the acupuncture board of examiners. See Arizona Laws 32-3901
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Supervision: means that the supervising licensed acupuncturist is present in the facility where the acupuncture assistant is performing services and is available for consultation regarding procedures that the licensed acupuncturist has authorized and for which the licensed acupuncturist remains responsible. See Arizona Laws 32-3901
1. An acupuncture assistant may:
(a) Remove acupuncture needles.
(b) Monitor acupuncture procedures such as the application of heat or moxibustion.
(c) Perform noncritical functions such as gathering basic patient information, taking blood pressure and attending to patient treatment rooms.
2. An acupuncture assistant may not insert acupuncture needles or evaluate, interpret, design or modify established treatment programs of acupuncture care.
3. An acupuncture assistant shall register with the board on a form prescribed by the board. The board may suspend or revoke the registration of an acupuncture assistant who violates any provision of this chapter related to the practice of acupuncture or who indulges in conduct or a practice that is detrimental to the health or safety of the public.
B. It is unlawful for a person to do either of the following:
1. Work as an acupuncture assistant except under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted by the board.
2. Use the abbreviation "A.A." or the term "acupuncture assistant" unless the person is working under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted by the board.