I have formal education and have completed apprenticeship, what are my requirements to sit for NCCAOM's exams?

Combination of Formal Education and Apprenticeship (Route 4)

Applicants using Route 4 to reach eligibility to sit for NCCAOM examinations are awarded points for meeting the requirements in the Formal Education and Apprenticeship Routes. Applicants must earn a combination of points from each category. 

• Acupuncture or Chinese Herbology program: 30 points – cannot exceed 20 points from any one category. 
• Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology program: 40 points – cannot exceed 30 points from any one category. 

Point Allocation 

Formal Education 

• Applicants are awarded 10 points for each full year (635 hours) of formal education. 
• The formal education program must meet the criteria described in Route #1: Formal Education: Graduate or Pre-graduate from United States or Route #2: Formal Education International Applicants. 

Apprenticeship 

• Applicants are awarded 10 points per 1,000 contact hours with a qualified preceptor. 
• A maximum of 10 points may be earned per calendar year or a 12-consecutive-month period. 
• The apprenticeship hours, qualified preceptor requirements and documentation must meet the criteria described under Route #3: Apprenticeship for United States or International Applicants.