§ 45:2C-10 — Examinations; reexamination after failure to pass

The board shall administer an examination to applicants who comply with section 9 of this act. The examination shall be written in the English language and shall test the applicant's knowledge of the practice of acupuncture, human anatomy, modern sterilization techniques, the storage and handling of sterile equipment, and such other subjects as the board may require. The examination shall include a practical test of the skills required to competently practice acupuncture, and demonstrate the applicant's ability to meaningfully communicate in English with a patient regarding the patient's acupuncture treatment. Examinations shall be held within the State at least once a year at a time and place to be designated by the board. If an applicant fails to pass the examination, he may be reexamined at the next examination upon payment of the reexamination fee. L.1983, c. 7, s. 10, eff. Jan. 18, 1983.