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Acupuncture License
License Description Persons (excluding physicians, surgeons, podiatrists, and dentists) who perform acupuncture in connection with their practices. Fees: Initial Exam Application: $250- $350 Fingerprint processing: $49 if using hard cards- livescan is paid directly to site Approved for Examination: $800 exam fee Approved for Re-examination: $800 exam fee Initial Licensure: $500 Renewal: $500 Delinquency Fee: $150 Examination Frequency: daily Exam Locations: Multiple locations (at PSI Testing centers as of 10/2018) Experience Requirement: Completion of (1) an education and training program approved by the Board; or (2) a tutorial program in the practice of an acupuncturist which is approved by the Board; or (3) documented educational training and clinical experience outside the U.S. which meets the standards pursuant to Sections 4939 and 4941 of the Business and Professions Code. Average Time to Process Application: 45 days. Renewal Period: Biennially (every second year). Special License Requirements: not available Comments: not available Authority: Business and Professions Code, Chapter 12, Sections 4925-4979. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Chapter 13.7.
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
Acupuncture Board
1747 North Market Boulevard, Suite 180
Sacramento, CA 95834-2978
(916) 515 5200
acupuncture@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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