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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Effective Methods to Double Your Practice in 90 Days
Effective Methods to Double Your Practice in 90 Days

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Tai's Scalp Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Practice

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Dr. Tan's Acupuncture 1, 2, 3 - 2006 Oakland

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On Demand
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Balance Method: Dr. Tan's Approach to Treating Female Disorders

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On Demand
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Balance Method: Dr. Tan's Approach to Conquering Stress, Insomnia, and Depression

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Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
8

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Tung's Upper Body Points Dr. Tan's Application - 2008 Los Angeles

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Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
7

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$ 199

Tung's Lower Body Points: Dr. Tan's Application - 2009 Denver

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On Demand
7

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$ 199

Dr. Tan's Balance Method for Trauma and Sports Injuries

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$ 199

12 Magical Points & Herbs for Pain

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Balance Method Acupuncture for Shingles, Back Pain, and Digestive Disorders

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