National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is a nonprofit organization that certifies professionals in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It sets standards for education and competency, administers voluntary certification exams, and ensures practitioners meet national quality benchmarks. Certification from NCCAOM helps validate a practitioner's knowledge and skills, assuring clients and employers of their qualifications. It also supports ongoing professional development and licensure requirements in various states, promoting safe and effective integrative healthcare practices grounded in acupuncture and Oriental medicine.