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Attention all California licensed acupuncturists: This is the final opportunity for practitioners who hold an active, free and clear California acupuncture license to apply for NCCAOM certification in OM. All candidates with open CA Route application as of Sept. 30, 2021, will have time until Dec. 31, 2021, to complete any outstanding requirements.

After this date, the NCCAOM will not be able to extend the deadline due to our accreditation requirements.

Complete details about the CA Route including step-by-step process are available at www.nccaom.org/certification/california-route/. Our dedicated staff are also available to help you if you have any questions at info@thenccaom.org.

September 2021
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