2012 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 37 — Professions and occupations
RS 37:1358 — Acupuncturists' assistants
§1358. Acupuncturists' assistants
A. The board shall certify as an acupuncturist's assistant any of the following:
(1) An individual to practice in Louisiana who has successfully completed thirty-six months' training in a school or clinic of traditional Chinese acupuncture approved by the board.
(2) An individual who has been appointed or employed at a licensed or accredited Louisiana hospital, medical school, or clinic to perform acupuncture for research purposes.
(3) An individual who has successfully passed the certification examination given by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
B. The acupuncturist's assistant shall work under the direction, control, and supervision of a physician and shall perform such duties, services, and functions pertaining to acupuncture as assigned by the supervising physician.
Added by Acts 1975, No. 665, §1; Acts 2001, No. 849, §1; Acts 2003, No. 62, §1; Acts 2007, No. 452, §1.
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