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Click on the appropriate tab to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for Acupuncture Full Licensure.
Florida passed House Bill 975 following the 2024 legislative session, which requires this profession to complete electronic fingerprinting. Your application cannot be approved until this requirement, along with all other licensure criteria, has been met. For more information on background screening, visit MQA's Background Screening website.
Applying for a License
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for an Acupuncturist.
Florida passed House Bill 975 following the 2024 legislative session, which requires this profession to complete electronic fingerprinting. Your application cannot be approved until this requirement, along with all other licensure criteria, has been met. For more information on background screening, visit MQA's Background Screening website.
Requirements
General Licensing Requirements
For Licensure as an Acupuncturist, the requirements are as follows and can be found in Section 457, F.S. and Rule Chapter 64B1, F.A.C.
General Requirements
Is at least 21 years of age
Must submit application and fee for licensure
Completion of a training program
Passage of an examination offered by the NCCAOM or state examination approved by the board as substantially equivalent.
Proof of English proficiency (only for applicants that have passed the national written examination in any language other than English)
Proof of professional liability insurance coverage
Training Program Criteria
ENROLLED in program Prior to August 1, 1997 Completion of 2-years of study, which includes but is not limited to:
Western Anatomy
Western Physiology
Western Pathology
60 hour injection therapy course – This course is required for initial licensure and may or may not be included in your Acupuncture transcript. If this course is not listed in your Acupuncture transcript you may log on to CE Broker at www.cebroker.com to find information on obtaining this course
APPLIED for licensure on or after August 1, 2001 Completion of an ACAOM candidate or accredited 4-year master’s level program or foreign equivalent in oriental medicine:
Western Anatomy
Western Physiology
Western Pathology
Western Biomedical Terminology
First Aid
CPR
15 hours – Supervised Instruction in Universal Precautions Applicable to Needling Techniques
20 hours – Florida Laws and Rules
60 hour injection therapy course – This course is required for initial licensure and may or may not be included in your Acupuncture transcript. If this course is not listed in your Acupuncture transcript you may log on to CE Broker at www.cebroker.com to find information on obtaining this course
ENROLLED in Program on or after July 31, 2001 Completion of 8 hour program that incorporates the safe and beneficial use of laboratory test and imaging findings and a 60 hour injection therapy course – This course is required for initial licensure and may or may not be included in your Acupuncture transcript. If this course is not listed in your Acupuncture transcript you may log on to CE Broker at www.cebroker.com to find information on obtaining this course.
Examination Information
The Board currently approves as the Florida Examination for licensure the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Exam, consisting of the Foundations of Oriental Medicine Module, the Acupuncture Module, the Point Location Module, the Biomedicine Module, and the Chinese Herbology Module. All applicants should contact the NCCAOM directly to take the examination.National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) 76 South Laura Street, Suite 1290 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: (904) 598-1005 Fax: (904) 598-5001
Applicants with Health History
If a “Yes” response was provided to any of the questions in this section, provide the following documents directly to the board office:
A letter from a Licensed Health Care Practitioner, who is qualified by skill and training to address the condition identified, which explains the impact the condition may have on the ability to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety. The letter must specify that the applicant is safe to practice the profession without restrictions or specifically indicate the restrictions that are necessary. Documentation provided must be dated within one year of the application date.
A written self-explanation, identifying the medical condition(s) or occurrence(s); and current status.
Applicants with Criminal History
Any applicant who has ever been found guilty of, or pled guilty or no contest/nolo contendere to any charge other than a minor traffic offense must list each offense on the application. Failure to disclose criminal history may result in denial of your application. Each application is reviewed on its own merits.
The Board of Acupuncture has created guidelines for specific offenses to be cleared in the board office; however, staff cannot make determinations in advance as laws and rules do change over time. Violent crimes and repeat offenders are required to be presented to the Board of Acupuncture for review. Evidence of rehabilitation is important to the board members when making licensure decisions.
Applicants with prior criminal convictions are required to submit the following documentation to the board:
Self-Explanation – Applicants who have listed offenses on the application must submit a letter in your own words describing the circumstances of the offense.
Final Dispositions/Arrest Records – Final disposition records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on court letterhead sent from the clerk of the court attesting to their unavailability.
Completion of Probation/Parole/Sanctions – Probation and financial sanction records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. Parole records for offenses can be obtained from the Department of Corrections or at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on court letterhead sent from the clerk of the court attesting to their unavailability.
Applicants with Disciplinary History
Applicants who have ever been denied licensure, had disciplinary action taken against their license, or have action pending against their license to practice any health care related profession by a licensing authority are required to submit the following documentation to the board:
Self-Explanation – Applicants who have listed disciplinary action on the application must submit a letter in your own words describing the circumstances of the action.
Agency Records – All relevant documentation regarding the action should be sent to the board office by the licensing agency. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on agency letterhead sent from the licensing agency attesting to their unavailability.
Health Care Fraud, Disqualification of Licensure, Certificate, or Registration
Effective July 1, 2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), provides that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant:
Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under Chapter 409, F.S., (relating to social and economic assistance), Chapter 817, F.S., (relating to fraudulent practices), Chapter 893, F.S., (relating to drug abuse prevention and control) or a similar felony offense(s) in another state or jurisdiction unless the candidate or applicant has successfully completed a drug court program for that felony and provides proof that the plea has been withdrawn or the charges have been dismissed. Any such conviction or plea shall exclude the applicant or candidate from licensure, examination, certification, or registration, unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea ended: o For the felonies of the first or second degree, more than 15 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; o For the felonies of the third degree, more than 10 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; o For the felonies of the third degree under section 893.13(6)(a), F.S., more than five years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;
Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 (relating to controlled substances) or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396 (relating to public health, welfare, Medicare and Medicaid issues), unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the date of the application;
Has been terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid program pursuant to section 409.913, F.S., unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with the Florida Medicaid program for the most recent five years;
Has been terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures established by the state or Federal Government, from any other state Medicaid program, unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with a state Medicaid program for the most recent five years and the termination occurred at least 20 years before the date of the application;
Is currently listed on the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities. The section above does not apply to candidates or applicants for initial licensure or certification who were enrolled in an educational or training program on or before July 1, 2009, which was recognized by a board or, if there is no board, recognized by the department, and who applied for licensure after July 1, 2012.
Process
Tips for Expediting the Licensure Process
Please read all application instructions, and the laws and rules governing the practice of Acupuncture, before completing your application. Errors and omissions on the application increase processing time.
Within 30 days of receipt of the application, you will be sent a written application status notice or your eligibility letter, as applicable.
No application is complete until all required documentation and fees are received.
Applications are reviewed and processed in the order in which they are received in the board office.
All transcripts must be the final official school copy and submitted directly from the school (school seal must be embossed on the transcript).
Address all correspondence to the attention of the Board of Acupuncture and include your name.
Send a copy of the CCAOM CNT course completion certificate OR the school can place the 15 hours on the transcript or complete the form attached to the application.
Remember to have your insurance company send proof of insurance or proof of exemption.
Request the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) to send a copy of your Certified Diplomat Status form to the Board of Acupuncture. You may send a request to the NCCAOM at the address listed above.
60 hour injection therapy course – This course is required for initial licensure and may or may not be included in your Acupuncture transcript. If this course is not listed in your Acupuncture transcript you may log on to CE Broker at www.cebroker.com to find information on obtaining this course.
Fees and application with corresponding documentation must be mailed to:
Department of Health-MQA Board of Acupuncture P.O. Box 6330 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330
Supporting correspondence not associated with any fees must be mailed to:
Department of Health-MQA Board of Acupuncture 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-06 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3256
Fees
The total fees required to receive your Florida Acupuncturist license are composed of three separate parts:
Application Fee – same for everyone regardless of when the application is submitted or the license is issued
Initial Licensure Fee – effective April 6, 2014, this fee is no longer prorated based on the date your initial license is issued
Unlicensed Activity Fee – this goes towards helping to protect the citizens of our state from the unlicensed activity of healthcare professions
Initial Application Fees*:
$200.00 (non-refundable)
Initial Licensure Fee:
$200.00
Unlicensed Activity Fee:
$5.00
Total Fees:
$405.00
*All licenses expire on February 28th, every even numbered year. Checks, certified checks, or money orders should be made payable to the “Department of Health.”
Applicants and licensees are responsible for the fees outlined in applicable board or department rule at the time an application is received. If you have questions, please contact us for more information.
Rules: Chapter 64B1: Board of Acupuncture, Florida Administrative Code Rules: Chapter 64B: Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Florida Administrative Code
License by MOBILE Endorsement
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for an Acupuncturist by MOBILE Endorsement.
Florida passed House Bill 975 following the 2024 legislative session, which requires this profession to complete electronic fingerprinting. Your application cannot be approved until this requirement, along with all other licensure criteria, has been met. For more information on background screening, visit MQA's Background Screening website.
Requirements
General Requirements for MOBILE Endorsement
To be licensed as an acupuncturist in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway you must meet the following requirements in section 456.0145, Florida Statutes:
Must hold an active, unencumbered license issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States in a profession with a similar scope of practice, determined by the board or the department, as applicable.
Must have obtained a passing score on a national licensure examination or hold a national certification recognized by the board;
OR
An applicant for a profession that does not require a national examination or national certification is eligible for licensure if the applicable board, or the department if there is no board, determines that the jurisdiction in which the applicant currently holds an active, unencumbered license meets established minimum education requirements and, if applicable, examination, work experience, and clinical supervision requirements are substantially similar to the requirements for licensure in that profession in this state.
Must have actively practiced the profession for at least two years during the four-year period immediately preceding the date of submission of this application.
Must not have ever been reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank, unless the applicant successfully appealed to have the report removed or if the reported adverse action was a result of conduct that would not constitute a violation of any Florida law or rule.
Must not be the subject of a disciplinary proceeding in a jurisdiction in which he or she holds a license or by the United States Department of Defense for reason related to the practice of the profession for which the applicant is applying.
Must not have had disciplinary action taken in the five years immediately preceding the date of submission of the application.
If a “Yes” response was provided to any of the questions in this section, provide the following documents directly to the board office:
A letter from a Licensed Health Care Practitioner, who is qualified by skill and training to address the condition identified, which explains the impact the condition may have on the ability to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety. The letter must specify that the applicant is safe to practice the profession without restrictions or specifically indicate the restrictions that are necessary. Documentation provided must be dated within one year of the application date.
A written self-explanation, identifying the medical condition(s) or occurrence(s); and current status.
Applicants with Disciplinary History
Applicants who have ever been denied licensure, had disciplinary action taken against their license, or have action pending against their license to practice any health care related profession by a licensing authority are required to submit the following documentation to the board:
Self-Explanation – Applicants who have listed disciplinary action on the application must submit a letter in your own words describing the circumstances of the action.
Agency Records – All relevant documentation regarding the action should be sent to the board office by the licensing agency. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on agency letterhead sent from the licensing agency attesting to their unavailability.
Applicants with Criminal History
Any applicant who has ever been found guilty of, or pled guilty or no contest/nolo contendere to any charge other than a minor traffic offense must list each offense on the application. Failure to disclose criminal history may result in denial of your application. Each application is reviewed on its own merits.
The Board of Acupuncture has created guidelines for specific offenses to be cleared in the board office; however, staff cannot make determinations in advance as laws and rules do change over time. Violent crimes and repeat offenders are required to be presented to the Board of Acupuncture for review. Evidence of rehabilitation is important to the board members when making licensure decisions.
Applicants with prior criminal convictions are required to submit the following documentation to the board:
Self-Explanation – Applicants who have listed offenses on the application must submit a letter in your own words describing the circumstances of the offense.
Final Dispositions/Arrest Records – Final disposition records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on court letterhead sent from the clerk of the court attesting to their unavailability.
Completion of Probation/Parole/Sanctions – Probation and financial sanction records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. Parole records for offenses can be obtained from the Department of Corrections or at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on court letterhead sent from the clerk of the court attesting to their unavailability.
Health Care Fraud, Disqualification of Licensure, Certificate, or Registration
Effective July 1, 2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), provides that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant:
Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under Chapter 409, F.S., (relating to social and economic assistance), Chapter 817, F.S., (relating to fraudulent practices), Chapter 893, F.S., (relating to drug abuse prevention and control) or a similar felony offense(s) in another state or jurisdiction unless the candidate or applicant has successfully completed a drug court program for that felony and provides proof that the plea has been withdrawn or the charges have been dismissed. Any such conviction or plea shall exclude the applicant or candidate from licensure, examination, certification, or registration, unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea ended: o For the felonies of the first or second degree, more than 15 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; o For the felonies of the third degree, more than 10 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; o For the felonies of the third degree under section 893.13(6)(a), F.S., more than five years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;
Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 (relating to controlled substances) or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396 (relating to public health, welfare, Medicare and Medicaid issues), unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the date of the application;
Has been terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid program pursuant to section 409.913, F.S., unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with the Florida Medicaid program for the most recent five years;
Has been terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures established by the state or Federal Government, from any other state Medicaid program, unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with a state Medicaid program for the most recent five years and the termination occurred at least 20 years before the date of the application;
Is currently listed on the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities. The section above does not apply to candidates or applicants for initial licensure or certification who were enrolled in an educational or training program on or before July 1, 2009, which was recognized by a board or, if there is no board, recognized by the department, and who applied for licensure after July 1, 2012.
Process
Tips for Expediting the Licensure Process
Please read all application instructions, and the laws and rules governing the practice of Acupuncture, before completing your application. Errors and omissions on the application increase processing time.
Within 30 days of receipt of the application, you will be sent a written application status notice or your eligibility letter, as applicable.
No application is complete until all required documentation and fees are received.
Applications are reviewed and processed in the order in which they are received in the board office.
All transcripts must be the final official school copy and submitted directly from the school (school seal must be embossed on the transcript).
Address all correspondence to the attention of the Board of Acupuncture and include your name.
Send a copy of the CCAOM CNT course completion certificate OR the school can place the 15 hours on the transcript or complete the form attached to the application.
Remember to have your insurance company send proof of insurance or proof of exemption.
Request the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) to send a copy of your Certified Diplomat Status form to the Board of Acupuncture. You may send a request to the NCCAOM at the address listed above.
60 hour injection therapy course – This course is required for initial licensure and may or may not be included in your Acupuncture transcript. If this course is not listed in your Acupuncture transcript you may log on to CE Broker at www.cebroker.com to find information on obtaining this course.
Fees and application with corresponding documentation must be mailed to:
Department of Health-MQA Board of Acupuncture P.O. Box 6330 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330
Supporting correspondence not associated with any fees must be mailed to:
Department of Health-MQA Board of Acupuncture 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-06 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3256
Fees
The total fees required to receive your Florida Acupuncturist license are composed of three separate parts:
Application Fee – same for everyone regardless of when the application is submitted or the license is issued
Initial Licensure Fee – effective April 6, 2014, this fee is no longer prorated based on the date your initial license is issued
Unlicensed Activity Fee – this goes towards helping to protect the citizens of our state from the unlicensed activity of healthcare professions
Initial Application Fees*:
$200.00 (non-refundable)
Initial Licensure Fee:
$200.00
Unlicensed Activity Fee:
$5.00
Total Fees:
$405.00
*All licenses expire on February 28th, every even numbered year. Checks, certified checks, or money orders should be made payable to the “Department of Health.”
Applicants and licensees are responsible for the fees outlined in applicable board or department rule at the time an application is received. If you have questions, please contact us for more information.
Rules: Chapter 64B1: Board of Acupuncture, Florida Administrative Code Rules: Chapter 64B: Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Florida Administrative Code
Processing Times
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the average number of days at which we are currently processing.
Renew Your License
The Board has made every effort to include the information you need to apply for licensure on this website. You can visit our Help Center, FAQs and Resources page for frequently asked questions, links, forms, applications and other helpful information. If you have additional questions about your renewal process, please contact a renewal specialist.
Licensees of the Florida Board of Acupuncture are required to renew their licenses biennially in order to maintain the right to practice. To learn more about the renewal process select the appropriate tab below.
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for an Acupuncturist.
Florida passed House Bill 975 following the 2024 legislative session, which requires this profession to complete electronic fingerprinting. Your application cannot be approved until this requirement, along with all other licensure criteria, has been met. For more information on background screening, visit MQA's Background Screening website.
Requirements
General Renewal Requirements
Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on February 28, 2026.
To ensure you receive your renewal notification from the department, your current mailing address must be on file. Failure to renew an active or inactive license by the expiration date will result in the license being placed in delinquent status. Failure by a delinquent licensee to renew before the expiration of the current licensure cycle renders the license null and void without any further action by the board or the department.
A licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate the competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements.
Licensees requesting to reactivate their license from inactive or retired status are required to pay additional fees and comply with specific continuing education requirements. Please contact the board office at info@floridasacupuncture.gov to request your reactivation requirements.
If you are reactivating your license, please refer to the Laws & Rules governing your practice for additional requirements.
The department will renew your license upon receipt of:
*Required by section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes, a $43.25 fee is required for FDLE to retain your fingerprint for background screening during this licensure cycle. This fee is collected at the time of license renewal if your fingerprint retention is expiring this licensure period. If your fingerprint retention expires in the next 60 days, you will need to pay separately through the Clearinghouse Applicant Initiated (CHAI) System.
Military Exemption
To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment or a copy of your spouse’s orders. If you are a Commissioned Officer, you may provide a letter from your commanding officer that reflects the length of your contract with a beginning and end date to fulfill this requirement.
Process
Renewal Process
At least 90 days before your license expires, the department will mail you a renewal notification postcard to your last known mailing address of record. You will have until midnight on the day your license expires to renew. Failure to renew an active or inactive license by the expiration date will result in the license being placed in delinquent status. Failure by a delinquent licensee to become active or inactive before the expiration of the current licensure cycle renders the license null and void without any further action by the board or the department.
You may RENEW ONLINE if:
You do not need to change the status of your license.
You have a credit card/debit card to complete the transaction.
Your license status is not ‘Military, Active’.
If you are renewing your license after the expiration date and your status still indicates ’Clear/Active’ or ‘Clear/Inactive’ , you will be assessed a delinquency fee. The delinquency fee will be in addition to your renewal fees.
If your license was ‘Delinquent, Active’ or ‘Delinquent, Inactive’ before the renewal deadline, it will be moved to ‘Null and Void’ status after the renewal deadline and you should contact your board office for instruction.
Enter your Personal Identifying Information (PII), then click the Login button.
Confirm or update your MQA Services Account email address, then click the “Continue” button.
You are now in the Dashboard. During renewals, a “Renew My License” option will populate no later than 90 days prior to your license expiration date. (Note: If you do not see the “Renew My License” option, please check back at a later time.)
*** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your account.***
If your license is Delinquent/Active or Delinquent/Inactive you may still renew prior to the renewal deadline. The following actions must be taken prior to renewing your license:
Prior to renewing your license, you must report your continuing education (CE) hours to the Department of Health’s tracking system.
To renew a delinquent license, you will need to report your CE hours for your current cycle, as well as your previous cycle.
If you did not complete CE courses in your last renewal cycle, you may complete them now and report them to the CE tracking system.
To report course completion, log onto your MQA Online Account. From your dashboard, go to “Additional Activities” and select Report CE/CME.
Please note, when renewing your license, a delinquent fee will be assessed in addition to all applicable renewal fees.
You may RENEW BY MAIL if:
You need to change the status of your license.
You need to pay using a cashier’s check or money order.
You do NOT have a credit card/debit card to complete the transaction.
You need to request a name change
Your license is in ‘Military, Active’ status.
Information for requesting a Name Change
Name changes require legal documentation showing the name change. Please submit a request including your full name as it appears on your license, profession, license number, your new name, your date of birth, the last four digits of your social security number, and your signature. Attach supporting documents, which must be one of the following:
a copy of a state issued marriage license that includes the original signature and seal from the clerk of the court
a divorce decree showing the name change
a court order showing the name change (Adoption, legal name change, federal identity change)
Any one of these will be accepted unless the department has a question about the authenticity of the document. A social security card is not considered legal documentation.
Please Note: The last four digits of the SSN are requested as required by DOH Policy Number DOHP 385-LS05-12 Name Changes for Existing Licensees, which was established for security purposes due to past instances of fraudulent activity.
Fees
Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health.
If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be:
Active to Active
$280.00
Inactive to Inactive
$155.00
Active to Inactive
$155.00
Inactive to Active
$555.00
Active to Retired
$55.00
Inactive to Retired
$55.00
If renewing AFTER your license expires, your fees will be:
Active to Active
$480.00
Inactive to Inactive
$355.00
Active to Inactive
$555.00
Inactive to Active
$955.00
Active to Retired
$455.00
Inactive to Retired
$455.00
If renewing 120 day Notified Delinquent, your fees will be:
Active to Active
$760.00
Inactive to Inactive
$510.00
Active to Inactive
$510.00
Inactive to Active
$1,035.00
Active to Retired
$535.00
Inactive to Retired
$410.00
Licenses that expired February 28, 2024 become Null & Void1 on March 01, 2026.
*Required by section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes, a $43.25 fee is required for FDLE to retain your fingerprint for background screening during this licensure cycle. This fee is collected at the time of license renewal if your fingerprint retention is expiring this licensure period. If your fingerprint retention expires in the next 60 days, you will need to pay separately through the Clearinghouse Applicant Initiated (CHAI) System.
By submitting the appropriate renewal fees to the department, a licensee acknowledges compliance with all requirements for renewal, including continuing education.
A licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements.
1Null & Void -The licensed practitioner failed to renew their licensure status for two renewal cycles, resulting in their license expiring.
CE programs relating to lab testing and imaging findings will be considered as biomedical sciences
Medical Error
2
Must be Board Approved
First Biennium Renewal: Licensed Acupuncturist renewing a license for the first time are only required to complete 2 hours of medical errors and 3 hours of HIV/AIDS.
Florida Board approved courses can be found at www.cebroker.com;
Organized courses of study sponsored by a national or state acupuncture and/or oriental medicine organization that is registered with the Board.
Organized courses of study sponsored by an accredited acupuncture and/or oriental medicine school that is registered with the Board.
Other Methods of Obtaining Continuing Education per Biennium
Two hours of continuing education credit on Chapters 456 and 457, F.S. and the rules promulgated by this board. Each licensee may satisfy this requirement by attending a complete board meeting at which another licensee is disciplined, or by providing an expert opinion without compensation, in a standard of care disciplinary case or by serving as a member of the probable cause panel
Persons who teach at programs approved for continuing education credit may claim 3 hours of continuing education credit for each hour of lecture, not to exceed nine hours of continuing education credit per biennium.
No continuing education credit shall be granted to a school faculty member merely as credit for his regular teaching assignments.
Helpful Information
Credit hours are not retroactive or cumulative. All credit hours must be earned within the biennium for which they are claimed
Florida passed House Bill 975 following the 2024 legislative session, which requires this profession to complete electronic fingerprinting. Your application cannot be approved until this requirement, along with all other licensure criteria, has been met. For more information on background screening, visit MQA's Background Screening website.
CE programs relating to lab testing and imaging findings will be considered as biomedical sciences
Medical Error
2
Must be Board Approved
First Biennium Renewal: Licensed Acupuncturist renewing a license for the first time are only required to complete 2 hours of medical errors and 3 hours of HIV/AIDS.
Florida Board approved courses can be found at www.cebroker.com;
Organized courses of study sponsored by a national or state acupuncture and/or oriental medicine organization that is registered with the Board.
Organized courses of study sponsored by an accredited acupuncture and/or oriental medicine school that is registered with the Board.
Other Methods of Obtaining Continuing Education per Biennium
Two hours of continuing education credit on Chapters 456 and 457, F.S. and the rules promulgated by this board. Each licensee may satisfy this requirement by attending a complete board meeting at which another licensee is disciplined, or by providing an expert opinion without compensation, in a standard of care disciplinary case or by serving as a member of the probable cause panel
Persons who teach at programs approved for continuing education credit may claim 3 hours of continuing education credit for each hour of lecture, not to exceed nine hours of continuing education credit per biennium.
No continuing education credit shall be granted to a school faculty member merely as credit for his regular teaching assignments.
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Credit hours are not retroactive or cumulative. All credit hours must be earned within the biennium for which they are claimed