New Mexico Acupuncture License Renewal Requirements

New Mexico Acupuncture License Renewal Requirements

License Renewal Deadline:

  • Annually by July 31

Renewal Options:
Practitioners must fulfill one of the following:

  1. Maintain Active NCCAOM Certification
    • Keep certification with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
    • Meet NCCAOM recertification requirements, including CEUs and other criteria

OR

  1. Complete Continuing Education (CEUs) & Certifications
    • 15 hours of CEUs annually
    • Courses must be NCCAOM-approved or approved by recognized acupuncture/Oriental medicine authorities
    • Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR certification
      • Must be from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
      • Hands-on supervised practice required (didactic portion may be online)

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