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Latest News
Breaking News:
Diplomate E-News You Can Use Newsletter, Summer 2024 Issue
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:
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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.