634A.120  Examinations: National examination; practical examination; times; cancelled examinations; reexamination.

1.  Each applicant for a license to practice as a doctor of Oriental medicine must pass:

(a) An examination in Oriental medicine that is administered by a national organization approved by the Board; and

(b) A practical examination approved by the Board that tests the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of:

(1) Basic medical science;

(2) Acupuncture;

(3) Herbal medicine;

(4) Oriental medicine;

(5) English proficiency; and

(6) The laws and regulations of this State relating to health and safety in the practice of Oriental medicine.

2.  The Board may establish by regulation:

(a) Additional subject areas to be included in the practical examination; and

(b) Specific methods for the administration of the practical examination, including, but not limited to, written, oral, demonstrative, practical or any combination thereof.

3.  The Board shall contract for the preparation, administration and grading of the practical examination.

4.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the Board shall offer the practical examination at least two times each year at a time and place established by the Board.

5.  The Board may cancel a scheduled practical examination if, within 60 days before the examination, the Board has not received a request to take the examination.

6.  A person who fails the practical examination may retake the examination.

(Added to NRS by 1973, 637; A 1975, 233; 1981, 1290; 1991, 1128; 2001, 1105; 2003, 1640)