§ 25.301. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Acupuncture—The stimulation of certain points on or near the surface of the body by the insertion of needles to prevent or alleviate the perception of pain or to normalize physiological functions, including pain control, for the treatment of certain diseases or dysfunctions of the body.
Acupuncture examination—An examination offered or recognized by the Board to test whether an individual has accumulated sufficient academic knowledge with respect to the practice of acupuncture to qualify for the privilege of practicing as an acupuncturist. The term includes the combination of the NCCA examinations in acupuncture and sterilization procedures. The Board may approve other examinations acceptable to it.
Acupuncture medical program—An academic or clinical program of study in acupuncture which is acceptable to the Board and has been given category I or II continuing education credit in an institution accredited or recognized by the AOA or the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education to conduct these courses.
Acupuncture program—An academic and clinical program of study in acupuncture which has been approved by the Board or by an accrediting body recognized by the Board.
Acupuncturist—An individual licensed to practice acupuncture by the Board.
Acupuncturist supervisor—An osteopathic physician registered with the Board as a supervisor of acupuncturists.
General supervision—An acupuncturist supervisor doing the following in supervising an acupuncturist:(i) Performing a medical diagnostic examination or reviewing the results of a recently performed medical diagnostic examination with respect to an ailment or condition to be treated by acupuncture prior to the treatment.
(ii) Being personally available to the acupuncturist for consultation on the premises or being available by telephone contact, chart review or other means approved by the Board.
(iii) Placing conditions and restrictions on the course of treatment if that action is required as a matter of sound osteopathic medical practice.
NCCA—The National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists.
Authority The provisions of this § 25.301 amended under section 16 of the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act (63 P.S. § 271.16); and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(2).
Source The provisions of this § 25.301 amended December 29, 2023, effective December 30, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 8218. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (347380).
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 5.81 (relating to unprofessional and immoral conduct).
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