License: Specialist Assistant in Acupuncture

89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-3817 ext. 560

Registered Specialist Assistants are skilled in a group of clinical procedures that make up a specialized clinical service. Registered Specialist Assistants work under the supervision of a New York State licensed, currently registered physician qualified to practice in the medical specialty that utilizes the Registered Specialist Assistants' specialized skills. Currently, there are three categories of specialist assistant licensed by the New York State Education Department: orthopedic specialist assistant, urologic specialist assistant and radiologic specialist assistant.

  • Stand-alone license
  • No exam
  • No education required
  • No continuing education requirement
  • No experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
  • Fees are reduced and expedited processing is available for military and spouses, with a temporary license available in the interim
License information updated 02/09/2021