NCCAOM Renewal Requirements
60 PDA (also called CEU) required every 4 years for renewal.
Mandatory recertification requirements include:
- CPR certificate: Only one accepted per recertification cycle - 4 PDA points awarded. CPR Article
- Safety (SA): minimum 2 PDA points/hours. Live Webinars, Videos, Audio
- Ethics (ET): minimum 2 PDA points/hours. Live Webinars, Videos, Audio
- Core Competency subject areas [AOM-AC (Acupuncture), AOM-BIO (Biomedicine), AOM-CH (Chinese Herbology), or AOM-OM (Oriental Medicine)]: minimum 22 PDA points/hours. Live Webinars, Videos, Audio, Articles
- The remaining 30 hours can continue to be earned in the Core Competencies section OR the Diplomate has the option to submit PDA points in the Professional Enhancement section under coursework in adjunctive therapies (PE-CW) or participation in professional activities (PE-AT).
*Please note: Most boards accept NCCAOM approved courses for license renewal. Please check with your board if you are uncertain what the requirements are.
The above CEU information is current as of August 2021. Check the board for the most current requirement prior to purchasing a course or renewing your license.
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Food Cravings, Mood, and Compulsive Behaviors, Part I: Mood Disorders, Supplement Interactions, and Nutrient-Based Support Peter Shark Live CEU Webinar |
05/02/2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
8 CEUs |
$ 169 |
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Food Cravings, Mood, and Compulsive Behaviors, Part II: Identify Deficiencies and Optimize Treatment with Herbs & Supplements Peter Shark Live CEU Webinar |
05/03/2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
8 CEUs |
$ 169 |
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Herbal Safety Essentials: Side Effects, Contraindications, Pregnancy, & Toxicity Control John K. Chen Live CEU Webinar |
05/11/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
2 CEUs |
$ 25 |
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How to Analyze and Decode Lab Results Through the Lens of TCM David Soul Live CEU Webinar |
06/19/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
6 CEUs |
$ 125 |
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The Missing Link in Chronic Illness: Western & Functional Medicine for SIBO, POTS, Parasites & Toxicity, Part II Christopher Estes Live CEU Webinar |
01/11/2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
8 CEUs |
$ 169 |

