This bill aims to expand the scope of practice for licensed acupuncturists in New Jersey, allowing them to provide additional services that include ordering various diagnostic and analytical tests such as x-rays, bioanalytical laboratory tests, and electrodiagnostic tests. Furthermore, it authorizes licensed acupuncturists to prescribe, administer, inject, compound, and dispense a range of health-facilitating products, including homeopathic medicines, saline solutions, and nutritional substances. The bill also establishes specific certification requirements for practitioners who wish to engage in injection therapy, intravenous therapy, and bioidentical hormone therapy, including completion of designated educational programs and continuing education credits for certification renewal.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that licensed acupuncturists certified for expanded practice must adhere to compounding requirements set forth for licensed health care professionals in the United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary. This legislative change is intended to enhance the capabilities of acupuncturists, thereby improving patient care and treatment options within the field of acupuncture.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45:2C-6