Company Profile

Company Overview

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®) is a non-profit organization established in 1982 and operates as a 501(c)6. Its mission is to establish, assess and promote recognized standards of competence and safety in acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the protection and benefit of the public.

As a part its mission, the NCCAOM is dedicated to promoting its nationally accredited certification programs and certified practitioners (Diplomates) to consumers and the public. NCCAOM accomplishes this by continuously offering customized marketing and educational services for Diplomates to promote their certification such as marketing and consumer brochures, press packets, statistics about the profession and online continuing educational courses. These tools empower Diplomates to better inform consumers about the benefits of choosing an NCCAOM certified practitioner

Our Mission:

To assure the safety and well-being of the public and to advance the professional practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine by establishing and promoting national evidence-based standards of competence and credentialing.

Our Vision:
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine provided by NCCAOM-credentialed practitioners will be integral to healthcare and accessible to all members of the public.