Washington State Acupuncture License Renewal Rules

  • Biennial License Renewal on odd-numbered years with 20 CEU hours. NCCAOM approved courses qualify.

  • CPR and First Aid Certification: Maintaining current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid is mandatory. The actual hours spent obtaining these certifications can count toward the CE requirement.

  • Suicide Prevention Education: A one-time, six-hour course in suicide prevention is required.

  • Continuing education hours cannot be carried over to subsequent two-year reporting cycles.

  • Health Equity Education: Every four years, practitioners must complete a two-hour course in health equity education.