W. Va. Code R. § 32-9-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 32-9-6 - Content of Courses Applicable for Continuing Education Credits
6.1. For each renewal period of two years, a licensee shall have a minimum of fifteen hours of instruction in the area of acupuncture or oriental medicine from an approved provider.
6.2. For each renewal period of two years, a licensee may have up to fifteen hours of instruction in western clinical sciences, medical practices, medical ethics, or medical research which are sponsored or accredited by, but not limited to, the following organizations, or their successor organizations:
6.2.1. The World Health Organization (WHO);
6.2.2 The National Institutes of Health (NIH);
6.2.3. The American Medical Association (AMA);
6.2.4. The American Osteopathic Association (AOA);
6.2.5. The American Nurses Association (ANA);
6.2.6. Local hospitals; or
6.2.7. Local colleges.
6.3. For each renewal period, a licensee may have no more than six (6) hours of training in accredited programs which will assist the licensee to carry out his or her professional management responsibilities, including, but not limited to:
6.3.1. Office, hospital, or administrative management;
6.3.2. Language training, such as Chinese or English as a foreign language; or
6.3.3. Education methodology.
6.4. An acupuncturist may obtain credit for any other programs which are pre-approved by the Board, at the Boards discretion.

W. Va. Code R. § 32-9-6