Section 1140.30  Application for Licensure

a)         The Division shall issue a license to an applicant who submits with the application proof of the following:

1)         Education

A)        Graduation from a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) or a similar accrediting body approved by the Division; or

B)        Completion of a comprehensive educational program approved in accordance with Section 1140.40 by the Division; and

2)         Passing the  National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) acupuncture examination or a substantially equivalent examination approved by the Division;

3)         Proof of successful completion of the Clean Needle Technique (CNT) course offered by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine;

4)         A complete work history since completion of acupuncture education; and

5)         The required fee specified in Section 1140.20.

b)         All documents shall be submitted to the Division in English.

c)         If the applicant has ever been licensed in another jurisdiction, he/she shall also submit a certification, on forms provided by the Division, from the jurisdiction in which the applicant was originally licensed and in which the applicant is currently licensed, stating:

1)         The time during which the applicant was licensed in that jurisdiction, including the date of the original issuance of the license;

2)         A description of the examination in that jurisdiction; and

3)         Whether the file on the applicant contains any record of disciplinary actions taken or pending.

d)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or experience is questioned by the Division or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking licensure shall be requested to:

1)         Provide such information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Board to explain such relevance or sufficiency, clarify information, or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 2512, effective February 8, 2006)