The Process

If you have graduated (from any school), and you are preparing to sit for your national boards with NCCAOM, please see the process below (provided by NCCAOM) to understand what role your school plays in your registration, and what role you must play in the process.

Exam Study Guides in Effect as of 2026

2026 Acupuncture with Point Location Exam Content Outline

2026 Foundations of Oriental Medicine Exam Content Outline

2026 Biomedicine Exam Content Outline

2026 Chinese Herbology Exam Content Outline

The NCCAOM has undertaken significant work in compiling updates for the NCCAOM licensing exam in effort to ensure the exam remain relevant to the profession. Updates to the exam will be implemented in 2026. Important information can be found here: NCCAOM JA Survey.

Recently graduated student - familiarize yourself with the process and requirements here:

https://www.nccaom.org/certification/nccaom-certification-eligibility/

2025 Announcement for Updates to Exam and Reminders for Exam Process Guidelines

Administrative Process - for reference

The process for the current student exceptions can be found on the NCCAOM website under the Resources tab in the School Official Resources link found on the page below.

https://www.nccaom.org/education/schools/