New Jersey + CNT Exam with
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Members of the NJ acupuncture board are appointed by - ANSWER-The govenor - 9
members, 4 acupuncturists 2 physicians surgeons with 2 years of acupuncture
experience, there are 2 public members and one member from state government
appointed for 3 years
Chairman's are elected annually
Definition of Acupuncture: - ANSWER-Practice of oriental medicine based on traditional
medical theories including but not limited to the stimulation of certain points to prevent
or modify the perception of pain or to normalized the physiological functions including
pain control the treatment of disease and dysfunction in the body and includes electro
acupuncture mechanical stimulation adjunctive therapies and moxibustion
An acupuncturist needs to obtain - ANSWER-Informed and written consent from each
patient
Which government administration guides acupuncture devices - ANSWER-U.S. food
and drug administration
An acupuncturist shall advise each patient to consult with a - ANSWER-Licensed
physician and shall keep with patients record a form indicating as much
What is an acupuncturist required to have - ANSWER-Medical malpractice
Acupuncture scope of practice in New Jersey - ANSWER-Acupuncture
Tuina
Shiatsu
Oriental massage
Breathing techniques
Exercises
Diet therapy
Lifestyle education
Laser stimulation
Cupping
Thermal
Magnets
Gua-sha
E-stimulation
Herbs with further requirements
,Minimum course of training for a physician surgeon or dentist doing acupuncture -
ANSWER-300 hours including a minimum of 150 clinical hours
Requirements for licensure - ANSWER-At least 21yrs of age
Good moral character
Bachelor degree
Board approved course of acupuncture
Application and fee
Licenses must be posted - ANSWER-In a conspicuous location in the office, multiple
copies must be available and visible in multiple offices
An acupuncturist must notify the board of a change of address in writing at least -
ANSWER-5 days before the move
Can you practice herbs - ANSWER-Only if you are approved after passing nccaom or
acaom exams. You must apply
Acaom - ANSWER-Accreditation commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine
Electro acupuncture means - ANSWER-The therapeutic use of weak electric currents at
acupuncture loci to diagnose or treat disease
Glandulars - ANSWER-Non prescriptive supplements that are derived from glands
Gua Sha - ANSWER-Scraping applied to the surface of the skin with a round edged tool
for therapeutic purpose
Guest acupuncturist - ANSWER-Individual legally authorized to perform acupuncture
services in another state or country who is not certified in NJ
Herbology - ANSWER-Administration or recommendation of botanical mineral or animal
substances. Includes prepared and raw and dietary supplements that incorporate herbs.
Herbology does not include the injection of herbs
Mechanical stimulation - ANSWER-Stimulation of certain points on or near the surface
of the body by means of apparatus or instrument
moxibustion - ANSWER-Therapeutic use of thermal stimulus at acupuncture loci by
burning artemisia
NCCAOM - ANSWER-National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine
, Oriental dietary therapy - ANSWER-Dietary and nutritional counseling and
recommendations of food for therapeutic purposes
Oriented medicine - ANSWER-Whole medical system originating in east Asia which
aims to treat disease and support the body's ability to heal itself with a diverse range of
traditional and modern therapeutic interventions
Qigong - ANSWER-Breathing and exercise techniques that promote health
Sterilize - ANSWER-Use of physical or chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life
including highly resistant bacterial endospores
Surface stimulation - ANSWER-Application of purposeful stimuli to the surface of the
body
Tuina - ANSWER-Form of massage therapy based on traditional oriental medicine
incorporating traction, manipulation of acupressure points acupoint stimulation and joint
mobilization
An acupuncturist who has passed the acupuncture safety and jurisprudence exam shall
become licensed within - ANSWER-6 months or be forced to retake the exam
Prohibited titles - ANSWER-Dr
Doctor
You can only say you have a masters in T.O.M. If - ANSWER-Your program was
approved by the acaom
Application fee - ANSWER-$100
Initial certification fee - ANSWER-$270 if paid during first year
$135 if paid during the second year
Biennial certification - ANSWER-$270
Duplicate of biennial certification - ANSWER-$25
Late fee of biennial certification - ANSWER-$50
Inactive license fee - ANSWER-To be determined by director of regulation
Reinstatement fee - ANSWER-$150
Preparation of certification papers for applicants to other states - ANSWER-$25
Continuing education sponsor fee - ANSWER-$100
Complete Solutions
Members of the NJ acupuncture board are appointed by - ANSWER-The govenor - 9
members, 4 acupuncturists 2 physicians surgeons with 2 years of acupuncture
experience, there are 2 public members and one member from state government
appointed for 3 years
Chairman's are elected annually
Definition of Acupuncture: - ANSWER-Practice of oriental medicine based on traditional
medical theories including but not limited to the stimulation of certain points to prevent
or modify the perception of pain or to normalized the physiological functions including
pain control the treatment of disease and dysfunction in the body and includes electro
acupuncture mechanical stimulation adjunctive therapies and moxibustion
An acupuncturist needs to obtain - ANSWER-Informed and written consent from each
patient
Which government administration guides acupuncture devices - ANSWER-U.S. food
and drug administration
An acupuncturist shall advise each patient to consult with a - ANSWER-Licensed
physician and shall keep with patients record a form indicating as much
What is an acupuncturist required to have - ANSWER-Medical malpractice
Acupuncture scope of practice in New Jersey - ANSWER-Acupuncture
Tuina
Shiatsu
Oriental massage
Breathing techniques
Exercises
Diet therapy
Lifestyle education
Laser stimulation
Cupping
Thermal
Magnets
Gua-sha
E-stimulation
Herbs with further requirements
,Minimum course of training for a physician surgeon or dentist doing acupuncture -
ANSWER-300 hours including a minimum of 150 clinical hours
Requirements for licensure - ANSWER-At least 21yrs of age
Good moral character
Bachelor degree
Board approved course of acupuncture
Application and fee
Licenses must be posted - ANSWER-In a conspicuous location in the office, multiple
copies must be available and visible in multiple offices
An acupuncturist must notify the board of a change of address in writing at least -
ANSWER-5 days before the move
Can you practice herbs - ANSWER-Only if you are approved after passing nccaom or
acaom exams. You must apply
Acaom - ANSWER-Accreditation commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine
Electro acupuncture means - ANSWER-The therapeutic use of weak electric currents at
acupuncture loci to diagnose or treat disease
Glandulars - ANSWER-Non prescriptive supplements that are derived from glands
Gua Sha - ANSWER-Scraping applied to the surface of the skin with a round edged tool
for therapeutic purpose
Guest acupuncturist - ANSWER-Individual legally authorized to perform acupuncture
services in another state or country who is not certified in NJ
Herbology - ANSWER-Administration or recommendation of botanical mineral or animal
substances. Includes prepared and raw and dietary supplements that incorporate herbs.
Herbology does not include the injection of herbs
Mechanical stimulation - ANSWER-Stimulation of certain points on or near the surface
of the body by means of apparatus or instrument
moxibustion - ANSWER-Therapeutic use of thermal stimulus at acupuncture loci by
burning artemisia
NCCAOM - ANSWER-National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine
, Oriental dietary therapy - ANSWER-Dietary and nutritional counseling and
recommendations of food for therapeutic purposes
Oriented medicine - ANSWER-Whole medical system originating in east Asia which
aims to treat disease and support the body's ability to heal itself with a diverse range of
traditional and modern therapeutic interventions
Qigong - ANSWER-Breathing and exercise techniques that promote health
Sterilize - ANSWER-Use of physical or chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life
including highly resistant bacterial endospores
Surface stimulation - ANSWER-Application of purposeful stimuli to the surface of the
body
Tuina - ANSWER-Form of massage therapy based on traditional oriental medicine
incorporating traction, manipulation of acupressure points acupoint stimulation and joint
mobilization
An acupuncturist who has passed the acupuncture safety and jurisprudence exam shall
become licensed within - ANSWER-6 months or be forced to retake the exam
Prohibited titles - ANSWER-Dr
Doctor
You can only say you have a masters in T.O.M. If - ANSWER-Your program was
approved by the acaom
Application fee - ANSWER-$100
Initial certification fee - ANSWER-$270 if paid during first year
$135 if paid during the second year
Biennial certification - ANSWER-$270
Duplicate of biennial certification - ANSWER-$25
Late fee of biennial certification - ANSWER-$50
Inactive license fee - ANSWER-To be determined by director of regulation
Reinstatement fee - ANSWER-$150
Preparation of certification papers for applicants to other states - ANSWER-$25
Continuing education sponsor fee - ANSWER-$100
