Acupuncture, Board of

Acupuncture, Board of

Chapter 3: Continuing Education

Effective Date: 12/14/2017 to 07/31/2025

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 252.0001.3.12142017

CHAPTER 3

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Section 1. Definitions.

1. (a) “PDA” means Professional Development Activity.
2. (b) “AOM” means Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
3. (c) “PE-AT” means Professional Enhancement Activities.

Section 2. Hours and requirements. All acupuncturists shall obtain thirty (30) PDA points every two (2) years to be eligible for renewal. There may be no carryover of PDA points to the next reporting period. Licensees are required to complete a CPR course to count toward a maximum of four (4) PDA points, plus a minimum of fifteen (15) PDA points in coursework related to acupuncture and East Asian medicine, and a minimum of four (4) PDA points in ethics and safety.

(a) One (1) PDA point is equal to one (1) hour of active, instructor-led learning or participation in a professional activity.

(b) PDA points must be attained by either:

(i) Attending a live classroom or e-learning environment where a certificate or transcript is provided to the licensee by:

1. (A) A NCCAOM-approved PDA provider;
2. (B) An Accredited acupuncture school;
3. (C) An Accredited college or university; or
4. (D) A State Acupuncture Association or Society, subject to approval of the Board; or

(ii) Submitting proof of completion of a PE-AT approved professional activity to the Board for its approval.

Section 3. PE-AT approved professional activities.

(a) AOM Volunteer Service Opportunities:

1. (i) Serve on a Professional Board 10 PDA points maximum
2. (ii) Advocate Legislation 10 PDA points maximum

(iii) Donate Acupuncture Services 10 PDA points maximum (iv) NCCAOM Exam Item Writing 10 PDA points maximum (b) AOM Teaching and Scholarship Opportunities: (i) Clinical Supervision 10 PDA points maximum (ii) Teach or Lecture 20 PDA points maximum (iii) Research in Acupuncture 20 PDA points maximum (iv) Publications related to acupuncture or East Asian Medicine 20 PDA points maximum (c) AOM Knowledge and Skills Opportunities: (i) Peer Reviewed Poster or Exhibits 10 PDA points maximum (ii) Passage of NCCAOM Certification Exam 20 PDA points maximum (iii) Clinical Experience 10 PDA points maximum (iv) Tai Chi/Qigong Exercise 4 PDA points maximum (v) Learn a New Language 4 PDA points maximum (vi) Self-Directed Learning 4 PDA points maximum