KRS 311.682: Continuing education requirements.

(1) The board shall, by administrative regulation, prescribe continuing education

requirements not to exceed thirty (30) hours biennially, as a condition for renewal of

a license. All education programs that contribute to the advancement, extension, or

enhancement of professional skills and knowledge related to the practice of

acupuncture, whether conducted by a nonprofit or profit -making entity, are eligible

for approval. The continuing professional education requirements must be in

acupuncture or oriental med icine subjects, including but not limited to anatomy,

biological sciences, adjunctive therapies, sanitation and sterilization, emergency

protocols, and diseases.

(2) The board shall have the authority to set a fee for each continuing education

provider.

(3) The licensed practitioner shall retain in his or her records the certificates of

completion of continuing professional education requirements to prove compliance

with this section.

(4) All national and state acupuncture and oriental medicine organization s and

acupuncture and oriental medicine schools are approved to provide continuing

professional education in accordance with this section.