Florida H0169 amends acupuncture licensure requirements, including education, examination, and fees.

Florida H0169 revises the licensure requirements for acupuncture in Florida. It mandates that applicants complete 60 college credits from an accredited institution and pass a board-approved national examination or an examination administered by the Department of Health. The bill also sets fees for the examination, application, and initial licensure. It requires that all acupuncture needles used on patients be sterile and disposable, usable only once. Additionally, it prohibits the use of certain titles and descriptions related to acupuncture without a valid license.

Florida H0169 amends acupuncture licensure requirements, including education, examination, and fees.

Florida H0169 revises the licensure requirements for acupuncture in Florida. It mandates that applicants complete 60 college credits from an accredited institution and pass a board-approved national examination or an examination administered by the Department of Health. The bill also sets fees for the examination, application, and initial licensure. It requires that all acupuncture needles used on patients be sterile and disposable, usable only once. Additionally, it prohibits the use of certain titles and descriptions related to acupuncture without a valid license.