NCCAOM Acupuncture Flashcards 1.2

NCCAOM Acupuncture Flashcards

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is a non-profit organization in the United States that aims to "establish, assess, and promote recognized standards of competence and safety in acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the protection and benefit of the public."The NCCAOM is a member of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). Its certification programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Several examinations are offered by the NCCAOM on many of the major branches, skills, and techniques of Oriental Medicine. Most states in the US require passing of one or more of these tests in order become a licensed practitioner of the associated techniques.
California has its own unique process for licensing handled through the State of California Acupuncture Board (SCAB)