Section 216-RICR-40-05-8.4 - Application for Licensure and Fees8.4.1DocumentationA. In order to apply for a license as a Doctor of Acupuncture or Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, an applicant must submit the following on forms provided by the Department:1. Completed application including, but not limited to, name, address, date of birth, social security number, telephone number and email address;2. Application fee as defined in Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory, and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title). The fee is non-refundable and non-returnable;3. Two (2) letters of reference from reputable individuals other than relatives, at least one (1) of which shall be from a licensed or registered acupuncturist; 4. A certified copy of birth certificate; or if a certified copy of birth certificate cannot be obtained, immigration papers or resident alien card or such other birth verifying papers acceptable to the Department;5. The results of the NCCAOM examination submitted to the Department directly by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine which confirms the applicant met the qualifications for the NCCAOM examination.8.4.2License by ReciprocityA. The Department may, at its discretion, issue a license without examination to an acupuncturist who has been licensed, certified, or formally legally recognized as an acupuncturist in any state or territory if all of the conditions specified in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37.2-12.2 are met to its satisfaction.B. In order to apply for a license as a Doctor of Acupuncture or Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine by reciprocity, an applicant must submit the following on forms provided by the Department:1. Completed application including, but not limited to, name, address, date of birth, social security number, telephone number and email address;2. Application fee as defined in Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory, and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title). The fee is non-refundable and non-returnable;3. Verification that the applicant is licensed and in good standing as an acupuncturist in all states and territories where the applicant has a current license as an acupuncturist or was previously licensed as an acupuncturist.8.4.3Previously Licensed Doctors of AcupunctureA. Any Doctor of Acupuncture validly licensed, certified, or registered under a prior law of Rhode Island is considered licensed in accordance with the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-37.2. A previously licensed, certified, or registered acupuncturist is only allowed to perform those professional duties and responsibilities which are in accordance with their professional education, training, and/or experience.B. Any Doctor of Acupuncture or Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine licensed in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37.2-12.4 cannot accept or perform professional responsibilities which the licensee knows or has reason to know that they are not qualified by training, experience, or certification to perform. Violation of this section of the Act will subject the licensee to the revocation or suspension of their license.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-05-8.4
Amended effective 2/12/2024