For any profession – particularly a health care profession such as acupuncture – to grow, several critical components are required on an ongoing basis, one of which is recognition outside of the profession itself. That's what makes the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine's honor from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) so significant. The NCCAOM has won the 2021 Gold Circle award in the Member /Volunteer Engagement Campaign category, for the commission's NCCAOM Diplomate COVID-19 Resources and Outreach.
"It is such an honor to have received the prestigious ASAE Gold Circle Award for the Member /Volunteer Engagement category," said Mina Larson, NCCAOM chief executive officer, in a press release on PRWeb announcing the award. "Our COVID-19 Resources and Outreach Campaign was a culmination of the extensive work and partnership of the NCCAOM staff and volunteers and the American Society of Acupuncturists to empower and inform the acupuncture medicine community with resources, assistance and valuable information during an unprecedented global pandemic."
This year's Gold Circle competition featured more than 300 submissions (a record number) spanning 15 categories . The NCCAOM and other award winners will be recognized on June 4 in a virtual ceremony during the ASAE's 2021 Marketing, Membership and Communications Conference.
The American Nurses Association won the Overall Excellence Award and a Gold Circle in the Membership Recruitment category for its ANA Member Acquisition COVID Surge. For a complete list of winners in categories such as New Product / Service Launch; Media / Public Relations Campaign; Rebranding Campaign; and more, click here.
Another approach to regulate the Yang Ming / Tai Yin circuit is to use an extraordinary vessel (EOV) approach. EOV treatments can be essential in a long-haul post-viral state, as they can help restore integrity to the body’s energetic system on the deepest level. Various combinations can be helpful; however, combining Chong Mai with Ren Mai is a good place to start, as it can help to regulate the gut (Chong Mai) and the lungs (Ren Mai).
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The NCCAOM is excited to announce the completion of its 2023-2024 Job Analysis (JA) Executive Summary report. The JA is a pivotal initiative aimed at defining the core knowledge, skills, and abilities required for competent practice in the acupuncture and herbal medicine profession. The data collected from this survey is essential for updating the NCCAOM exam content outlines at the entry-to-practice level, ensuring the certification exams are relevant, fair, and legally defensible.
As we move into the Year of the Snake, let’s embrace the snake’s deep-thinking nature and ask ourselves four important questions, all of which relate to a single journey: advocating for our medicine by educating others about its value. Now is the time for all acupuncturists to come together to strengthen the profession, share knowledge, advocate for advancement – and help more patients access you as a vital element of their whole-health care.
