NAC634A.100. Practical examination of applicant.

     1. The practical examination will be given in June and December of each year. An applicant may not take the practical examination unless the applicant has first passed the examinations required pursuant to NAC 634A.085. The Executive Director shall notify an applicant of the time and place of the practical examination not later than 20 days before the date on which the practical examination is scheduled.

     2. During the practical examination, only the testing consultant and the applicants will be allowed in the examination rooms.

     3. Various sections of the practical examination may be given in written, oral or demonstrative form.

     4. As a part of any practical examination, the Board may examine an applicant as to his or her basic knowledge of the following subjects:

     (a) Needling. The Board may require a demonstration of needling on a patient or on the applicant himself or herself.

     (b) Skills pertaining to sterilization.

     (c) Skills pertaining to the use of herbs.

     (d) Basic medical science concerning anatomy, physiology, pathology, biochemistry, bacteriology and communicable diseases.

     (e) Applicable laws and regulations pertaining to health and safety.

     (f) Use of the English language, as described in NAC 634A.095.

     5. Each applicant shall take the practical examination in the English language.

     6. An applicant must receive an overall score of 75 percent on the practical examination and 60 percent on all of its sections or subparts to pass the practical examination.

     [Bd. of Oriental Med., Art. IV §§ 1 & 2, eff. 4-26-74; renumbered as §§ 2 & 3, 7-19-76; part §§ 1 & 4, eff. 7-19-76; + Art. V § 2, eff. 4-26-74]—(NAC A 7-19-82; 1-22-92; 1-24-94; R071-02, 11-25-2002)