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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Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

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Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 17

GMO Foods
GMO Foods

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Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 17

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Meridian Approach for Treating Headaches & Migraines

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Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 17

Intro to Chronic Pain: Integrative Acupuncture Care
Intro to Chronic Pain: Integrative Acupuncture Care

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Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 17

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Intro to Weight Loss for the Four Body Types

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Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 17

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Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 17

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Yin Deficiency in Autoimmune Diseases

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Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 17

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Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 17

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Intro to Auricular Diagnosis: Palpation and Electrical Diagnosis

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Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 17

Intro to Auricular Medicine Class VII: Auricular Treatment
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Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 17