Anyone performing Acupuncture must be cognizant of the laws in Minnesota in order to avoid any unregistered practice of acupuncture.
This insert is provided courtesy of the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners and found here.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Among other things, doctors of chiropractic are authorized to perform rehabilitative therapies which may be done to prepare a patient for chiropractic adjustment or complement the chiropractic adjustment. Examples of rehabilitative therapies are heat, ice, water, exercise, nutrition and meridian therapy. Meridian therapy includes, among other things, acupuncture. However, before a doctor of chiropractic can perform acupuncture, they must be properly registered with the Board.
In 1995, a new statute was enacted regarding acupuncture. This statute was designed to apply to all other persons who were engaging in the practice of acupuncture, requiring them to become registered with the Board of Medical Practice. This statute specifically exempted doctors of chiropractic from this registration requirement, provided they were properly registered under the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and that they were using the acupuncture to prepare the patient for chiropractic adjustment or complement the chiropractic adjustment. Any doctor of chiropractic who wishes to perform acupuncture without also providing chiropractic care to a patient, may do so provided they are appropriately registered under the Board of Medical Practice.
APPLICATION PREREQUISITES
A doctor of chiropractic wishing to become registered to perform acupuncture in conjunction must submit an Acupuncture application. An application may be acquired though this website or by calling the board office at (651) 201-2850.
In order for a doctor of chiropractic to be eligible to perform acupuncture in conjunction with their practice, they must show evidence of 100 hours of acupuncture related education, or submit an affidavit stating that they have a specified amount of education and experience. In addition, they must pass the Acupuncture Examination administered by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, or the examination administered by the National Certification Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). For more information please see Minn. R. 2500.3000, Subd.2.
A new application must be accompanied by a $100 fee. Acupuncture registrations must be renewed annually with an acupuncture renewal application and a $50 annual renewal fee. NOTE: SPECIAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO A WAIVER OF SUCH REQUIREMENTS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO ARE, OR HAVE RECENTLY BEEN, ACTIVELY DEPLOYED MAY BE FOUND AT 326.55 and 326.56
If any part of the above information conflicts with the Minnesota rules or laws, the rules or laws take precedence. (See Hyperlinks) It is your responsibility to understand and comply with the regulations. Please call the Board office at 651-201-2850 if you have any questions.
Contact Holt Law to speak to an attorney about the law regarding anyone performing Acupuncture in Minnesota.
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