Discover how we advance our industry by advocating for board-certified acupuncture practices and safer regulations.
Find everything you need to know about our certification and exam: eligibility, exam prep and renewal.
Expand your knowledge of the practice or help a student learn more.

NCCAOM advances and advocates for the professional practice of NCCAOM Board-Certified AcupuncturistsTM by promoting established national standards focused on competence and credentialing.
See the benefits of becoming or employing National Board-Certified AcupuncturistsTM (NBCA).
Browse important and relevant content for applicants, certified practitioners and education providers.
Looking for board-certified acupuncturists? Find a professional in your area.
Latest News
Breaking News:
Federal Advocacy Strategy Webinar Registration
NCCAOM Diplomate E-News You Can Use – December 2025
NCCAOM PDA Newsletter – December 2025
Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Provider Scheduling (EPS) System Webinar Replay
Diplomate E-News You Can Use – Summer 2025
NCCAOM Name Change to NCBAHM FAQ
Pathway for graduates from IACM Accredited School in Israel
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the United States
AHM Coalition Statement on Tariffs
NCCAOM 2024 JA Technical Report
NCCAOM Call for Professional Members
P. Divya Parikh elected as the new Chair of the NCCAOM® Board of Commissioners
Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act 2025 Reintroduced in 119th U.S. Congress
AHM Coalition’s Statement Regarding The Dr. Odyssey Episode’s Portrayal Of Acupuncture
NCCAOM – ASA Town Hall Replays
Town Hall and Webinar Replays:
NCCAOM Diplomate Webinars Replay
State Regulatory Affairs Webinar Replay
NCCAOM PDA Provider Webinar Replay
NCCAOM – ASA Town Hall Replays
NCCAOM Recertification 1 On 1 Webinar Replay
Press Releases & Announcements:
NCCAOM Dry Needling Position Statement
DEI & Social Justice:
NCCAOM Statement on the Term Oriental Medicine
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
NCCAOM Statement on Violence Against AAPI
Acupuncture Medicine Cultural Competency Resource Guide
Acupuncture Medicine Cultural Competency Self Assessment
Certification & Credentials:
Information for California Stakeholders
Chinese Herbal Compounding and Safety Certificate of Qualification
NCCAOM® Reinstatement To Active Status
Exam Prep Resources:
Your Content Goes Here
NCCAOM CPR Requirement
Either a 4-hour online CPR course or a face-to-face CPR course is acceptable for NCCAOM recertification and must be completed within the 4-year recertification cycle. A certificate of completion or a CPR card should be manually reported by Diplomates’ to their NCCAOM Recertification Transcripts for 4 PDA Points.