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Acupuncturist
License Description Acupuncture means the insertion, manipulation, and removal of needles from the body, and the use of other modalities and procedures at specific locations on the body, for the prevention, cure, or correction of a malady, illness, injury, pain, or other condition or disorder by controlling and regulating the flow and balance of energy and functioning of the patient to restore and maintain health. Requirements: 1) Must have 60 semester credit hours of college education, to include a minimum of 30 hours in the field of science. 2) Must have a diploma from an approved four-year academic educational program in acupuncture and oriental medicine, including not less than 800 hours of supervised clinical practice. 3) Must obtain a passing score on National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Acupuncture and Herbal examinations. Written and Practical Examinations required, fee not to exceed $350.00, Application fee: $250.00, Biennial Renewal: $400.00, Late Renewal fee: $100.00, Continuing Education Provider One-time Registration fee: $200.00, Administrative Support fee (annual): $100.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques
4815 W. Markham St., Slot 69
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 671 1569
ASBART@Arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/28/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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