Flash Acu CEUs

In Idaho, licensed acupuncturists are required to renew their licenses annually. As part of the renewal process, practitioners must complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education (CE) within each 12-month period preceding the renewal. These CE hours are designed to ensure that acupuncturists maintain and enhance their professional knowledge and skills. 

Continuing Education Requirements:

• Total Hours: 15 Continuing Education (CE) hours annually.

• Category I Topics: At least 10 hours must be dedicated to Category I topics, which directly relate to the practice of acupuncture. These include:

  • History and theory of acupuncture
  • Oriental medicine diagnosis and treatment techniques
  • Techniques of adjunctive oriental medicine therapies
  • The role of acupuncture in individual and public health
  • Research and evidence-based medicine related to acupuncture and Asian medicine

• Category II Topics: A maximum of 5 hours may be allocated to Category II topics, which, while beneficial, are not directly clinical. These include:

  • Western biomedicine and biological sciences
  • Scientific or clinical content with a direct bearing on patient care, public health, or preventive medicine
  • Laws and ethics
  • Enhancement of communication with other medical practitioners
  • Behavioral sciences, patient counseling, and management
  • Practice management unrelated to clinical matters
  • Patient education, including East Asian therapeutic exercises and nutritional therapies

 Idaho accepts courses approved by NCCAOM for meeting these requirements. 

Record-Keeping and Audits:

Licensees are required to retain documentation of completed CE courses, such as certificates of completion, for potential verification. The Idaho Board of Acupuncture conducts annual audits to ensure compliance with CE requirements.