Section 61-14A-14.1 - Students and externs; supervised practiceA. A student enrolled in an approved educational program may practice acupuncture and oriental medicine under the direct supervision of a teacher or tutor as part of the educational program.B. The board may promulgate rules to govern the practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine by externs. The rules shall include qualifications for externs and supervising doctors of oriental medicine or other supervising health care professionals and the allowable scope of practice for externs. The board may charge a fee for approval and renewal of approval of extern programs. Participation as an extern is optional and not a requirement for licensure.