Michigan Laws 333.16525 – Rules
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 333.16525
- Acupuncture: means the insertion and manipulation of needles through the surface of the human body. See Michigan Laws 333.16501
- Acupuncturist: means an individual who is licensed under this part to engage in the practice of acupuncture. See Michigan Laws 333.16501
- Systematic acupuncture education: means a course of education that covers the foundation of acupuncture science and theory, channel and point location, needling techniques, approaches to diagnosis and therapy, and patient management. See Michigan Laws 333.16501
(1) By March 4, 2021, the department, in consultation with the board, shall promulgate rules that establish the minimum standards for licensure as an acupuncturist and implement the licensure program for the practice of acupuncture. In promulgating rules for purposes of section 16515(1), the department, in consultation with the board, may adopt by reference the professional standards issued by a certified program that is recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. In promulgating rules for purposes of section 16515(2)(b), the department, in consultation with the board, shall consider whether an applicant has completed systematic acupuncture education that includes live lectures, demonstrations, and supervised clinical training specific to acupuncture.
(2) The rules in effect on March 3, 2020 regarding the registration of acupuncturists remain in effect until the effective date of the rules promulgated under subsection (1).