License: Acupuncturist Assistant

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Office of Continuing Education and Resources Board of Medical Examiners external site

630 Camp Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 568-6820 ext. 115

- Must be at least 21 years of age. - Must be of good moral character. - Must have successfully completed a four-year course of instruction in a high school or its equivalent. - Must be a citizen of the United States or possess valid and current legal authority to reside and work in the United States duly issued by the commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the United States under and pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act and the commissioner's regulations. - Must have: a. Successfully completed no less than 36 months of training in tradition Chinese acupuncture in a school or clinic approved by the board b. Successfully passed the certification examination given by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. c. Have been formally appointed or employed to perform acupuncture exclusively for research purposes by and at: - an accredited licensed hospital located in the state of Louisiana - an accredited school or college of medicine located in the state of Louisiana