Section 1140.10  Definitions

"Act" means the Acupuncture Practice Act [225 ILCS 2].

"ACAOM" means the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, which is a U.S. Department of Education recognized body that accredits educational programs in the fields of acupuncture and oriental medicine.

"Acupuncturist" means a person licensed under the Acupuncture Practice Act to practice acupuncture as defined in that Act.

"Board" means the Board of Acupuncture.

"CCAOM" means the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

"CE" means continuing education.

"CNT Course" means a clean needle technique course as administered by CCAOM.

"Department" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

"Director" means the Director of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Professional Regulation.

"Division" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Professional Regulation.

"NCCAOM" means the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, which certifies Diplomates of Acupuncture and Diplomates of Oriental Medicine.

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 16524, effective September 7, 2018)