Section 1140.35  Guest Instructor

a)         Any person not licensed in this State to practice acupuncture who is an invited guest of a professional acupuncture association, scientific acupuncture foundation, acupuncture training program or Division approved continuing education provider may provide professional education through lectures, clinics or demonstrations as set forth in Section 20.1 of the Act.

b)         Any individual providing services pursuant to this Section shall, upon written request of the Division, provide the following:

1)         One of the following:

A)        Current certification as an active Diplomate of Acupuncture or an active Diplomate of Oriental Medicine from NCCAOM or similar body approved by the Department; or

B)        Current certification of active licensure as an acupuncturist in another state or country.

2)         Certification from an acupuncture association, scientific acupuncture foundation, acupuncture training program or approved continuing education sponsor indicating:

A)        That the person has received an invitation or appointment to teach acupuncture technique in conjunction with lecture, clinics or demonstrations;

B)        The nature of the educational services to be provided by the applicant; and

C)        The term of the invitation or contract;

3)         A copy of the applicant's current curriculum vitae.

c)         A guest instructor may engage in the application of acupuncture techniques in conjunction with the lecture, clinics or demonstration, but may not open an office, appoint a place to meet private patients, consult with private patients, or otherwise engage in the practice of acupuncture beyond what is required in conjunction with these lectures, clinics or demonstrations.

d)         If an individual providing services under the provisions of this Section desires to remain in the State and practice or teach his/her profession, he/she must apply for and receive a license to practice acupuncture. Nothing shall prohibit individuals providing services pursuant to this Section from applying for and receiving a license to practice acupuncture in this State while providing services as allowed by this Section.

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