653—17.2 (148E) Licensure exceptions. In accordance with Iowa Code section 148E.3, the following rules govern those persons engaged in the practice of acupuncture not otherwise licensed by the state to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathy, osteopathic medicine and surgery, chiropractic, podiatry, or dentistry. A student practicing acupuncture under the direct supervision of a licensed acupuncturist as part of a course of study approved by the board as one that leads to eligibility for licensure is not required to obtain a license.