NCCAOM EXAM RETAKE POLICY
Re-taking an Examination
Candidates have five (5) opportunities to successfully pass an examination once their graduate transcript and CNT Certificate are received at NCCAOM. After the fifth unsuccessful attempt to pass an NCCAOM examination (all formats and/or languages inclusive), the candidate must satisfy additional educational requirements based on multiple factors like certification application validity, exams passed etc. to receive additional exam attempts.
Please answer the questions below to identify requirements you must satisfy to continue testing.
Exam Retake Requirements Calculator
Goup A: First Time Applicants, Valid Application and Exams
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Have a valid, non-expired application for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 5 or more times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 45 hours of additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) after 5 failed attempts. All 45 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for 3 additional exam attempts.
- Provide proof of 45 hours additional education.
- Wait 90 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 5 failed attempts through 8 failed attempts. Wait 180 calendar days between each exam attempt after 8 unsuccessful attempts
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Goup A: First Time Applicants, Valid Application and Exams
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Have a valid, non-expired application for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 6 or 7 times
- Previously provided 45 hours of education at 5 failed attempts
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
Schedule your next attempt with the testing center. Wait time between each exam attempt after 5 failed attempts through 8 failed attempts is 90 Calendar Days.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group A: Valid Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Have a valid, non-expired application for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 8 times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less then 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 45 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) after 8 failed attempts. All 45 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for 3 additional exam attempts.
- Provide proof of 45 hours additional education.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group A: Valid Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Have a valid, non-expired application for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 9 or 10 times
- Previously provided 45 hours of education at 8 failed attempts
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
Schedule your next attempt with the testing center. Wait time between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts is 180 Calendar Days.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group A: Valid Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Have a valid, non-expired application for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination more than 11 times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 60 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) for each Request for 3 Additional Exam Attempts. All 60 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for each 3 additional exam attempts (e.g. 14th , 17th, etc. attempt).
- Provide proof of 60 hours additional education.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group A: Valid Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Have a valid, non-expired application for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 11 times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less then 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 60 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) . All 60 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for each 3 Additional Attempts (e.g. 14th , 17th, etc. attempt).
- Provide proof of 60 hours additional education.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group B: Valid Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Have an application for NCCAOM certification in Expired status
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 5 or more times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 45 hours of additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) after 5 failed attempts. All 45 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the application for NCCAOM certification.
- Submit Request for additional exam attempts based on total failed attempts to date.
- Submit a new application for NCCAOM Certification and meet all certification requirements.
- Provide proof of 45 hours additional education if not previously provided at 5 failed attempts.
- Wait 90 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 5 failed attempts through 8 failed attempts.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group B: Valid Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Re-applied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 5 or more times
- Previously provided 45 hours of education at 5 failed attempts
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
Schedule your next exam attempt with the testing center. Wait time between each exam attempt after 5 failed attempts through 8 failed attempts is 90 Calendar Days.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group B: No Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Have an application for NCCAOM certification in Expired status
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 5 or more times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 45 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring). All 45 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the application for NCCAOM certification.
- Submit Request for 3 additional exam attempts.
- Submit a new application for NCCAOM Certification and meet all certification requirements.
- Provide proof of 45 hours additional education.
- Wait 90 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 5 failed attempts through 8 failed attempts.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group B: Reapplied, Valid Application and Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Reapplied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 8 times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 45 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) after 8 failed attempts. All 45 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for 3 additional exam attempts.
- Provide proof of 45 hours additional education.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group B: No Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Does not have a valid application for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 8 times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less then 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 45 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring). All 45 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for 3 additional exam attempts.
- Submit a new application for NCCAOM Certification and meet all certification requirements.
- Provide proof of 45 hours additional education.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group A: Valid Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Re-applied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 9 or 10 times
- Previously provided 45 hours of education at 8 failed attempts
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
Schedule your next attempt with the testing center. Wait time between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts is 180 Calendar Days.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group B: No Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Does not have a valid application
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 9 or 10 times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Submit an application for NCCAOM Certification and meet all certification requirements.
- Schedule your next exam attempt with the testing center. Wait time between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts is 180 Calendar Days.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group B: Valid Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Re-applied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 11 times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 60 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) . All 60 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for each 3 Additional Attempts (e.g. 14th , 17th, etc. attempt).
- Provide proof of 60 hours additional education.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group B: No Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Does not have a valid application for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 11 times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 60 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring). All 60 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for 3 additional exam attempts.
- Submit an application for NCCAOM Certification and meet all certification requirements.
- Provide proof of 60 hours additional education.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group B: No Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Does not have a valid application for NCCAOM Certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination more than 11 times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 60 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) for each Request for 3 Additional Exam Attempts. All 60 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for 3 additional exam attempts.
- Submit a new application for NCCAOM certification and meet all certification requirements.
- Provide proof of 60 hours additional education.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group B: Valid Application, Exams Passed Still Valid
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Re-applied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination more than 11 times
- Did not pass any other NCCAOM exams or exams passed are less than 12 years old
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 60 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) for each Request for 3 Additional Exam Attempts. All 60 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for each 3 additional exam attempts (e.g. 14th , 17th, etc. attempt).
- Provide proof of 60 hours additional education.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group C: No Application, Denied more than 12 years ago, Practicing acupuncturists
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Does not have a valid application for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 5 or more times
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago due to an exam failed 5 times
- Hold an active free and clear state acupuncture license and actively practicing acupuncture (employed) for the prior 3-consecutive years
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 45 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring). All 45 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the application for NCCAOM certification.
- Submit Request for Additional Attempts if all available attempts were used.
- Provide proof of 45 hours additional education.
- Submit a new application for NCCAOM Certification and meet all certification requirements.
- Submit proof of an active free and clear state acupuncture license
- Submit proof of actively practicing for the prior 3-consecutive years (letter from employer on company letterhead, or if self-employed a letter from auditor on their letter head or copy of active business license)
- Wait 90 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 5 failed attempts through 8 failed attempts.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group C: Reapplied, Denied more than 12 years ago, Practicing acupuncturists
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Re-applied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 5 or more times
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago due to an exam failed 5 times
- Previously provided 45 hours of education at 5 failed attempts
- Previously provided proof of actively practicing for the prior 3-consecutive years at 5 failed attempts.
- Previously provided proof of an active free and clear state acupuncture license at 5 failed attempts
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
Schedule your next exam attempt with the testing center. Wait time between each exam attempt after 5 failed attempts through 8 failed attempts is 90 Calendar Days
.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group C: Reapplied, Denied more than 12 years ago, Practicing acupuncturists
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Reapplied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 8 times
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago due to an exam failed 5 times
- Hold active free and clear state acupuncture license and actively practicing acupuncture (employed) for the prior 3-consecutive years
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 45 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) after 8 failed attempts. All 45 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for 3 additional exam attempts.
- Provide proof of 45 hours additional education.
- Submit proof of actively practicing for the prior 3-consecutive years (letter from employer on company letterhead, or if self-employed a letter from auditor on their letter head or copy of active business license)
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group C: No application, Denied more than 12 years ago, practicing acupuncturists
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Have an application for NCCAOM certification in Expired status
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 9 or 10 times
- Previously provided 45 hours of education at 8 failed attempts
- Previously provided proof of actively practicing for the prior 3-consecutive years.
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago
- Hold an active free and clear state acupuncture license and actively practicing acupuncture
- Submit an application for NCCAOM Certification and meet all certification requirements.
- Schedule your next exam attempt with the testing center. Wait time between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts is 180 Calendar Days.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group C: Reapplied, Denied more than 12 years ago, Practicing acupuncturists
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Re-applied for NCCAOM certification
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago due to an exam failed at least 5 times
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 9 or 10 times
- Previously provided 45 hours of education at 8 failed attempts
- Previously provided proof of actively practicing for the prior 3-consecutive years at 8 failed attempts.
- Previously provided proof of an active free and clear state acupuncture license at 8 failed attempts
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
Schedule your next exam attempt with the testing center. Wait time between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts is 180 Calendar Days.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group C: No Application, Denied more than 12 years ago, practicing acupuncturists
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Have an application for NCCAOM certification in Expired status
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 11 or more times
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago
- Hold active free and clear state acupuncture license and actively practicing acupuncture
- Complete 60 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) for each 3 attempts after 11 failed attempts. All 60 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the application for NCCAOM certification.
- Submit Request for Additional Attempts if all available attempts were used.
- Submit a new application for NCCAOM Certification and meet all certification requirements.
- Provide proof of 60 hours additional education.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group C: Reapplied, Denied more than 12 years ago, Practicing acupuncturists
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Reapplied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 11 times
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago
- Hold active free and clear state acupuncture license and actively practicing acupuncture
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 60 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) . All 60 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for 3 Additional Attempts.
- Provide proof of 60 hours additional education.
- Submit proof of an active free and clear state acupuncture license.
- Submit proof of actively practicing for the prior 3-consecutive years (letter from employer on company letterhead, or if self-employed a letter from auditor on their letter head or copy of active business license).
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group C: No Application, Denied more than 12 years ago, practicing acupuncturists
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Have an application for NCCAOM certification in Expired status
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination more than 11 times
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago
- Hold active free and clear state acupuncture license and actively practicing acupuncture
- Complete 60 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) for each Request for 3 Additional Exam Attempts. All 60 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for 3 Additional Attempts.
- Submit a new application for NCCAOM certification is previous application has expired. Meet all certification requirements.
- Provide proof of 60 hours additional education.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group C: Reapplied, Denied more than 12 years ago, Practicing acupuncturists
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Re-applied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination more than 11 times
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago due to an exam failed at least 5-times
- Hold active free and clear state acupuncture license and actively practicing acupuncture (employed) for the prior 3-consecutive years
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 60 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring) for each Request for 3 Additional Exam Attempts. All 60 hours of additional required education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and taken within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for each 3 additional exam attempts (e.g. 14th , 17th, etc. attempt).
- Provide proof of 60 hours additional education.
- Submit proof of an active free and clear state acupuncture license.
- Submit proof of actively practicing for the prior 3-consecutive years (letter from employer on company letterhead, or if self-employed a letter from auditor on their letter head or copy of active business license).
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected].org
Group D: No Application, Denied more than 12 years ago, not practicing
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Have an application for NCCAOM certification in Expired status
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 5 or more times
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago
- Have not been in an accredited school for AOM training or practiced in a state with an active acupuncture license.
- Will have to re-take all expired exams
- Complete 120 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring). 45 hours of the additional 120 hours of education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and 75 hours of the additional 120 hours of education must be taken in any other (not failed domain) core domain area. All 120 hours must be taken no earlier than 1-year prior to the NCCAOM reapplication date.
- Submit Request for 3 additional exam attempts.
- Submit a new application for NCCAOM Certification and meet all certification requirements.
- Provide proof of 120 hours additional education.
- Wait 90 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 5 failed attempts through 8 failed attempts.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group D: Reapplied, Denied more than 12 years ago, Not practicing
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Re-applied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 5 or more times.
- Submitted proof of 120 hours of education.
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago due to an exam failed 5-times.
- Have not been in an accredited school for AOM training or practiced in a state with an active acupuncture license.
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Schedule your next exam attempt with the testing center. Wait time between each exam attempt after 5 failed attempts through 8 failed attempts is 90 Calendar Days.
- Retake all passed exams taken more than 12-year ago – Exams expire 12-years from date passed.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group D: Reapplied, Denied more than 12 years ago, Not practicing
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Reapplied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 8 times
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago due to an exam failed at least 5-times
- Have not been in an accredited school for AOM training or practiced in a state with an active acupuncture license.
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 120 hours additional education (formal or continuing education or tutoring). 45 hours of the additional 120 hours of education must be earned in the failed domain area(s) and 75 hours of the additional 120 hours of education must be taken in any other (not failed domain) core domain area. All 120 hours must be earned within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for 3 additional Attempts.
- Provide proof of 120 hours additional education.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts.
- Retake all passed exams taken more than 12-year ago – Exams expire 12-years from date passed.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group D: Reapplied, Denied more than 12 years ago, Not practicing
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Re-applied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 9 or 10 times
- Previously provided proof of 120 hours of education at 8 failed attempts.
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago due to an exam failed 5-times
- Has not been in an accredited school for AOM training or practiced in a state with an active acupuncture license.
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Schedule your next exam attempt with the testing center. Wait time between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts is 180 Calendar Days.
- Retake all passed exams taken more than 12-year ago – Exams expire 12-years from date passed.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
No Application, Denied more than 12 years ago, not practicing
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Has an application for NCCAOM certification in Expired status
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 9 or 10 times
- Previously provided proof of 120 hours of education at 8 failed attempts
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago
- Has not been in an accredited school for AOM training or practiced in a state with an active acupuncture license.
- Will have to retake all expired exams.
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Submit an application for NCCAOM Certification and meet all certification requirements.
- Schedule your next exam attempt with the testing center. Wait time between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts is 180 Calendar Days.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
No Application, Denied more than 12 years ago, Not practicing
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Does not have a valid application for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 11 times
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago
- Has not been in an accredited school for AOM training or practiced in a state with an active acupuncture license.
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 1-year additional formal acupuncture/herbal education (635 hours on a formal transcript) or a 1-year apprenticeship meeting all NCCAOM Apprenticeship Route qualification and documentation requirements. Training must be completed within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for 3 Additional Attempts.
- Submit an application for NCCAOM Certification if current application has expired.
- Provide documentation of 1-year additional formal acupuncture/herbal education (635 hours on a formal transcript) or a 1-year apprenticeship meeting all NCCAOM Apprenticeship Route qualification and documentation requirements.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
Group D: Reapplied, Denied more than 12 years ago, Not practicing
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Re-applied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination 11 times
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago due to an exam failed at least 5-times
- Has not been in an accredited school for AOM training or practiced in a state with an active acupuncture license.
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Complete 1-year additional formal acupuncture/herbal education (635 hours on a formal transcript) or a 1-year apprenticeship meeting all NCCAOM Apprenticeship Route qualification and documentation requirements. Training must be completed within 1-year prior to the submission of the NCCAOM Request for Additional Exam Attempts Form.
- Submit Request for 5 Additional Attempts.
- Provide documentation of 1-year additional formal acupuncture/herbal education or a 1-year apprenticeship.
- Wait 180 Calendar Days between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts.
- Retake all passed exams taken more than 12-year ago – Exams expire 12-years from date passed.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected] Save
Group D: Reapplied, Denied more than 12 years ago, Not practicing
Requirements to Continue Testing for
individuals who
- Reapplied for NCCAOM certification
- Failed at least one NCCAOM examination more than 11 times and less than 17 times
- Initial application for certification denied more than 12 years ago due to an exam failed at least 5-times
- Previously provided documentation of having completed 1 year of formal AOM training education or a 1 year NCCAOM Apprenticeship at 11 failed attempts.
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS:
- Schedule your next exam attempt with the testing center. Wait time between each exam attempt after 8 failed attempts is 180 Calendar Days.
- Retake all passed exams taken more than 12-year ago – Exams expire 12-years from date passed.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]
QUICK LINKS
Additional Education Requirements
NCCAOM® Exam Retake Policy
Recommendations for Additional Education
Know your area of weakness. Verify in which subject area are you having problems based on your NCCAOM Official Exam Results Letters.
OPTIONS:
- Contact your school for assistance. Many schools have national board exam review courses available.
- Ask your school to assign an instructor/counselor to work with you to create your additional education content and a study plan based on your area(s) of weakness.
- Contact an instructor you know who would be willing to tutor you and work with you to create the additional education content and a study plan.
- Enroll in a national board exam preparation program. NCCAOM is non-partisan and does not endorse one company over another.
Required documentation:
- A certificate of completion or an official school transcript.
- The documentation must include the course name, course date and hours completed.
For assistance contact Ph: (888) 381 – 1140 or email: [email protected]