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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Titlesort icon Date Unit Price
Pain Management with Western and Chinese Medicine
Pain Management with Western and Chinese Medicine

John K. Chen
Distance Learning - CEU Article
On Demand
2

CEUs
$ 25

Pain Management: Herbal Alternatives to Drugs
Pain Management: Herbal Alternatives to Drugs

John K. Chen
Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 17

Pain Relief Using Palpation Based Acupuncture
Pain Relief Using Palpation Based Acupuncture

David Euler
Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 17

Pain, Endocrinology, Dermatology: Pulse Dx & Herbal Tx
Pain, Endocrinology, Dermatology: Pulse Dx & Herbal Tx

Jimmy Wei-Yen Chang 張蔚炎
Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
8

CEUs
$ 109

Pain, GI Issues, and Post-Stroke: Expert Tips from a Successful Acupuncturist and Herbalist

Tamara Willingham
Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
8

CEUs
$ 129

Painful Bi Syndromes: Effective Protocols Using Multi-Layer Meridian Model

Jack Schaefer
Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
8

CEUs
$ 129

Painless and Effective Abdominal Acupuncture for Chronic Pain

Aaron Zizov
Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
4

CEUs
$ 80

Palmistry: Case Analysis

Rick Bernard
Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 35

Palmistry: Fingerprint Patterns

Rick Bernard
Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 35

Palmistry: Gift Markings

Rick Bernard
Distance Learning - CEU Video Recording
On Demand
1

CEUs
$ 35