Iowa Admin. Code r. 653-17.2 - Definitions
The definitions stated in Iowa Code section 148E.1 apply to this chapter, in addition to those listed below.
"Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine" or"ACAOM" means the United States-based accreditation commission that certifies acupuncture and oriental medicine training programs and colleges.
"Acupuncture needle" means a solid-core instrument including but not limited to acupuncture needles, dermal needles, intradermal needles, press tacks, plum blossom needles, prismatic needles, and disposable lancets.
"Acupuncture point" means a specific anatomical location on the human body that serves as the treatment site for the use of acupuncture.
"Applicant" means a person not otherwise authorized to practice acupuncture under Iowa Code section 148E.3 who applies to the board for a license.
"Ashi acupuncture point" means an acupuncture point that is located according to tenderness upon palpation. An ashi acupuncture point is also known as a trigger point.
"Committee" means the licensure committee of the board with oversight responsibility for administration of the licensure of acupuncturists.
"Department" means the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing.
"Disclosure sheet" means the written information licensed acupuncturists must provide to patients on initial contact.
"Disposable needles" means presterilized needles that are discarded after initial use pursuant to Iowa Code section 148E.5.
"License" means a license issued by the board pursuant to Iowa Code section 148E.2.
"Licensee" means a person holding a license to practice acupuncture issued by the board pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 148E.
"National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine" or "NCCAOM" means the United States-based commission that validates entry-level competency in the practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine through professional certification.
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The rules in this chapter shall only apply to individuals licensed under Iowa Code chapter 148E. In accordance with Iowa Code section 148E.3, the rules in this chapter shall not apply to the following: