The Professional Certificate Program in SEA - Acupuncture delivers continuous education units approved as Professional Development Activities (PDA) by the National Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

The SEA program satisfies the NCCAOM's recertification requirements (see NCCAOM's PDA). The SEA provider number is ACHB 495.

About the NCCAOM

The mission of the NCCAOM 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." ... "NCCAOM Certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture as defined by the profession. National board certification in acupuncture has been the mark of excellence in acupuncture since the inception of the Commission." Quotes from NCCAOM.org.

Thirty-nine states currently mandate NCCAOM licensing of acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners. Additional states accept PDA as part of the renewal licensing requirements. In addition, The NCCAOM administers its examinations internationally, including Toronto, Canada, China, Korea, and Argentina.