NCCAOM

AOBTA® members seeking official and national board certification are required to take the annual Asian Bodywork Therapy exam of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, in order to be designated Diplomates in Asian Bodywork Therapy, and for the right to use the initials Dipl. ABT. (NCCAOM).

NCCAOM certification is the gold standard in our profession, a status that is recognized by many regulatory agencies, third-party payers, fellow members of the AOM community, and members of the public.

The NCCAOM establishes national standards of competence in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine via national exams in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, and Asian Bodywork Therapy. Most states require the NCCAOM exams in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for state licensing of acupuncturists. An increasing number of states — including Washington DC — now recognize the NCCAOM ABT exam for local licensing or registration of therapists when required. The AOBTA® is working in conjunction with AOBTA® state chapters and state representatives, and with the NCCAOM, to encourage more states to accept the exam for state registration/licensure of ABTs.

AOBTA® members preparing themselves for the ABT exam need to apply and to provide full documentation to the NCCAOM by mid-July to prove that they have completed their required 500 hours of training at an AOBTA® COSP school or through similarly documented programs. The exam is held once a year in October. Applicants are strongly advised to consult website www.NCCAOM.org for more details and to obtain exam guidelines well in advance to avoid surprises or missed deadlines. As the exam is structured for all forms of ABT, applicants are advised to consult the required reading list, to acquaint themselves with all official forms of ABT, to be fully competent in Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as anatomy and physiology, ethics, plus regulations (like HIPAA, OSHA, etc.) and laws governing procedures and practices.

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