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Skip to main content Search Home About Board and Staff Meetings FAQ Publications Consumer Information Acupuncturists Directory Volunteer Health Services Registration Chemical Dependency Programs Statutes & Rules Legislation Substantive Policy Statements Applications & Forms License Verification Apply Online Continuing Education CEU Course Approval Acupuncture Schools Satisfaction Survey Substantive Policy Statement on Auricular Acupuncture The Board is now approving Chemical Dependency Programs independently. See the statement by... Read More » 1 2 3 4 5 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions about the Board, obtaining a license, and acupuncturist license status. Read More » 1 2 3 4 5 Applications and Forms Read More » 1 2 3 4 5 Find an Acupuncturist Use this directory to search licensed acupuncturists in the State of Arizona. Read More » 1 2 3 4 5 New Licensing Database is Live Please file all applications online Read More » 1 2 3 4 5 Welcome Next Acupuncture Board Meeting Wednesday, December 04, 2019 | 12:00 Noon - This Meeting is Open to the Public 1740 W. Adams Board Room B Phoenix, AZ 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. 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: [email protected] FY 2021 Agency Budget Request Laws 2016, Chapter 155, requires each state agency to post their budget request FY21 Acupuncture Board of Examiners Budget Request January 27, 2020 - Committee Meeting Read more about January 27, 2020 - Committee Meeting January 22, 2020 Read more about January 22, 2020 September 03, 2019 Read more about September 03, 2019 Login Read more about Login December 04, 2019 Read more about December 04, 2019 October 23, 2019 - Tucson Read more about October 23, 2019 - Tucson September 25, 2019 - Flagstaff Read more about September 25, 2019 - Flagstaff July 24, 2019 Read more about July 24, 2019 May 31, 2019 Read more about May 31, 2019 April 24, 2019 Read more about April 24, 2019 Board Meetings Notices for all Board meetings are posted on the first floor of the 1740 W. Adams, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Building. Notices can also be obtained by clicking on the Board Meetings Page . License Application by Universal Recognition On August 27, 2019 the began accepting applications for licensure by universal recognition. The universal recognition policy allows Arizona residents to use an out-of-state professional or occupational license to qualify for an Arizona license to work. To qualify, an applicant must: -Prove residency in Arizona. -Be currently licensed or certified for at least one year in another U.S. state in the discipline applied for and at the same level of practice as recognized in Arizona. -Be in good standing in all states where currently or previously licensed or certified. -Have met all applicable education, work, exam, and/or clinical supervision requirements in the other state where originally licensed or certified. -Complete a criminal background check when required by law. -Pay all applicable fees to the Universal Recognition Application News & Events Fingerprint Requirement Beginning July 1, 2016, all NEW acupuncture license applicants will be required to meet fingerprint requirements for licensure. Acupuncture licensees granted a license before July 1, 2016 are not subject to this new requirement. The Board is in the process of adopting rules to implement this new requirement. Please find the attached instructions to assist in this new process and contact the Board for additional details. See also announcements and newsletters under the "About" tab. Fingerprint instructions.docx Imposter Alert A list of individuals representing themselves as Licensed Acupuncturists. Complaints Advisory Letters and Non-Disciplinary Orders The Board office should be contacted to determine if the licensee has a history of advisory letters or non-disciplinary orders. -- Contact Us 1740 W. Adams St, Ste. 3005 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Find in Google Maps Phone: 602-364-0145 Fax: 602-926-8104 Footer Utility Site Map Agency Policies Statewide Policies...