NCCAOM Announces Changes to the ABT Certification Program

The NCCAOM^® is formally announcing the discontinuation of the NCCAOM Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) Exam, currently offered to earn certification as a Diplomate of ABT (NCCAOM), effective January 1, 2013. The NCCAOM Board of Commissioners will convene a Blue Ribbon Panel that includes stakeholders from the Asian bodywork therapy and massage communities to determine if there is a current or potential future need for the development of a newly proposed ABT credential. Earning certification from NCCAOM represents a significant professional achievement; therefore, the Diplomate of Asian Bodywork Therapy (NCCAOM) will remain a viable NCCAOM certification for anyone currently holding this certification or for those who will achieve ABT Diplomate status in 2012. Benefits and recertification requirements remain unchanged.

The NCCAOM staff has compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) related to the ABT examination and certification program. We encourage you to review these FAQs. Please note that the ABT exam will be offered throughout 2012. For more information on applying for the ABT Certification Program, please download the ABT Certification Handbook and Application 2010 -2011.