Illegal Needling

It is illegal in Minnesota for an unlicensed individual to insert acupuncture needles in any setting, including at home or other private areas, without the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner.

ACM students, regardless of training or trimester level, are expressly forbidden from needling or prescribing Chinese herbs except under the direct supervision of a licensed faculty member within an ACM clinical education context.

Any claims of a student needling outside of the ACM classroom or clinical setting will be fully investigated by the University. Disciplinary action may include dismissal from the program.