(a) To receive certification to practice acupuncture from the board, a person must document:
(1) Either:
(A) Current active status as a diplomate in acupuncture of the NCCAOM; or
(B) Current state licensure in good standing by another state with substantially equivalent or higher standards;
(2) Successful completion of a three-year post secondary training program or acupuncture college program that is ACAOM accredited or in candidacy status or that meets ACAOM's standards; and
(3) Successful completion of a NCCAOM-approved clean needle technique course.
(b) The committee shall waive the requirements of subsection (a) for an applicant residing in Tennessee upon July 1, 2001, who presents satisfactory evidence to the committee of successful completion of an approved apprenticeship or tutorial program that meets NCCAOM standards shall be granted certification by the board.
(c) The committee shall waive the requirements of subsection (a) and an applicant presenting satisfactory evidence to the committee that such applicant held a license in good standing from another state immediately prior to practicing in Tennessee and who has continually practiced in Tennessee since that time shall be granted certification by the board.
(d) ADSs who meet the requirements listed in § 63-6-1002 shall be issued a limited acupuncture certificate.
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