EVEN license numbers renew in EVEN years
ODD license numbers renew in ODD years

To ensure compliance with Board Rules, the 34 hours must include the following core hours:

• At least 8 hours in general acupuncture therapies.
• At least 2 hours in ethics and safety.
• At least 6 hours in herbology.
• At least 4 hours of biomedicine.
• A course in human trafficking prevention approved by the executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Other course requirements:

• No more than 4 hours in courses that primarily relate to business practices or office administration.
• No more than a total of 16 hours per year completed under NCCAOM or provided outside the United States.
• At least 18 hours each year must be approved for credit by the Education Committee of the board, offered by approved providers, or approved for CAE for 3 years by another state.
• The HHSC approved human trafficking prevention course may be counted as part of this 18 hrs.

The above CEU information is current as of April, 2024. Prior to purchasing a course or renewing your license, please check the TX board for the most current requirement.