Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about the Board, obtaining a license, and acupuncturist license status.
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Applications and Forms

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Find an Acupuncturist

Use this directory to search licensed acupuncturists in the State of Arizona.
A Database

New Licensing Database is Live

Please file all applications online

Substantive Policy Statement on Auricular Acupuncture

The Board is now approving Chemical Dependency Programs independently. See the statement by...

Welcome

Next Acupuncture Board Meeting

We are experiencing a large volume of calls and email is the best and quickest way to contact us and receive a speedy response.  Please email [email protected]

 

Regular Acupuncture Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. - This Meeting is Open to the Public

1740 W. Adams

Board Room B

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Agendas - will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting on the Meetings page of this website.

Licensed Acupuncturists may Attend the ENTIRE Regular Board Meeting, once in every renewal year, in order to obtain 1 CEU.

Message From the Director
Welcome to the State of Arizona Acupuncture Board of Examiners website.  The site was designed with consumers and licensees in mind.  The website contains a variety of information including a directory of licensees, applications, and newsletters under the publications link.  Feel free to send me your comments on ways you would like to see this website improved.
 
David Geriminsky
Executive Director
Mission Statement

The mission of the Acupuncture Board of Examiners is to protect the health, safety and welfare, of the citizens of Arizona by regulating and maintaining standards of practice for acupuncture.

What We Do

The Board licenses and regulates acupuncturists, certifies auricular acupuncturists for detoxification or substance abuse programs, acupuncture training programs, continuing education programs and visiting professors.  The Board evaluates professional competency, investigates complaints, and enforces the standards of practice for the acupuncture profession. The Board regulates the educational, clinical and clean needle technique programs approved to teach the practice of acupuncture in this state.

E-mail us at: Arizona Acupuncture Board

FY 2019 Agency Budget Request

Laws 2016, Chapter 155, requires each state agency to post their budget request

PDF icon FY19 Acupuncture Board of Examiners Budget Request

Notice of Potential Quorum 1-18-2019

Committee on Statutes Rules and Auricular Acupuncture - April 11, 2018

Sub-Committee on Rules-Cancelled

December 19, 2018 - Cancelled

October 24, 2018 - Tucson

September 19, 2018 CANCELLED

August 29, 2018 - Flagstaff