ABOUT NCCAOM
Established in 1982, NCCAOM is the only national organization that validates entry-level competency in the practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) through professional certification. NCCAOM certification, or a passing score on the NCCAOM certification examinations, documents competency for licensure as an acupuncturist by 46 states plus the District of Columbia, representing 98 percent of the states that regulate acupuncture. NCCAOM handles certification and re-certification, NCCAOM exam development and continuing with our core values.
All NCCAOM certification programs are currently accredited by the National Commission for Certification Agencies (NCCA).
Our Mission
To assure the safety and well-being of the public and to advance the professional practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine by establishing and promoting national evidence-based standards of competence and credentialing.
Our Vision
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine provided by NCCAOM-credentialed practitioners will be integral to healthcare and accessible to all members of the public.
