The board may issue a visiting professor certificate to an acupuncturist who has received a teaching position in a school of acupuncture in this state if that person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the person has at least five years' experience in the practice of acupuncture and has adequate skill and training. 

A certificate issued pursuant to this section allows the certificate holder to practice acupuncture only in relation to the certificate holder's faculty position duties.

A certificate is valid for one year. The board may grant a one year extension if the certificate holder submits an application at least thirty days before the certificate expires. The board may grant a total of two one-year extensions.

Requirements For Cetification

1.    Documentation of at least five years of experience in the practice of acupuncture

2.    Evidence of skill and training in the subject that the applicant will be teaching, including one of the following: 

a.    Documentation from a college or university of experience, education, or other training in the subject the applicant will be teaching; 
b.    Documentation of experience in teaching the same or similar subject matter content within the two years before the application; or 
c.    Documentation of one year of experience within the last two years in the specialized area in which the applicant is teaching; and 

3.    A detailed plan outlining the duties of the visiting professor.

4.    A photograph taken within the past year, not less than 2” x 2”.  

5.    Submit the required application to the Board.

6.    Pay certificate fee in the amount of $600.00 (R4-8-106 (A)(8) )

7.    A completed Arizona Statement of Citizenship and Alien Status for State Public Benefits form and proof of citizenship or legal alien status.