Section 1399.485 - Instructors(a) It shall be the responsibility of each provider to use qualified instructors.(b) Instructors teaching approved continuing education courses shall have the following minimum qualifications: (1) An acupuncturist instructor shall: (A) hold a current valid license to practice acupuncture or be otherwise authorized to act as a guest acupuncturist in accordance with Section 4949 of the Code. A "current valid license" is one that has not been revoked, suspended, placed on probation, voluntarily surrendered, or otherwise disciplined by the Board, and(B) be knowledgeable, current, and skillful in the subject matter of the course as evidenced through: 1. holding a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university and written documentation of experience in the subject matter,2. have at least two (2) years' experience in teaching similar subject matter content within the five (5) years preceding the course, or3. have at least two (2) years' experience within the last five (5) years in the specialized area in which the instructor is teaching.(2) A non-acupuncturist instructor shall: (A) be currently licensed or certified in the instructor's area of expertise if appropriate,(B) show written evidence of specialized training, that may include, but not be limited to, a certificate of training or an advanced degree in given subject area, and(C) have at least two (2) years' teaching experience within the last five (5) years in the specialized area in which the instructor teaches.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1399.485
1. New section filed 9-8-89; operative 10-8-89 (Register 89, No. 37).
2. Renumbering and amendment of former section 1399.485 to section 1399.489.1 and new section filed 4-3-95; operative 5-3-95 (Register 95, No. 14).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b)(1)(A) filed 2-17-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 8).
4. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)(A) and (b)(1)(B)1.-3., (b)(2)(B)-(C) and NOTE filed 8-25-2008; operative 9-24-2008 (Register 2008, No. 35).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending section and NOTE filed 4-22-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 16). Note: Authority cited: Section 4933, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 4945 and 4949, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 9-8-89; operative 10-8-89 (Register 89, No. 37).
2. Renumbering and amendment of former section 1399.485 to section 1399.489.1 and new section filed 4-3-95; operative 5-3-95 (Register 95, No. 14).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b)(1)(A) filed 2-17-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 8).
4. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)(A) and (b)(1)(B)1.-3., (b)(2)(B)-(C) and Note filed 8-25-2008; operative 9-24-2008 (Register 2008, No. 35).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 4-22-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 16).