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2014 NCCAOM®

School Liaison Webinar

Irene Basore Director of Operations

Sheila Lusis

Manager, Certification Services - School Liaison

Rebecca Cassidy Manager, Database Administration

March 19, 2014

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At the end of the session the participant will be able to: Be familiar with NCCAOM’s mission and role in the promotion of the AOM

profession Explain how the recent Job Analysis defines entry level competencies and

how it is reflected in the 2014 exams

Comprehend the certification process, including eligibility Understand the reason NCCAOM requires recertification

Discuss NCCAOM 2014 new initiatives and processes Explain to faculty and students the value of completing and maintaining

NCCAOM certification

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“To establish, assess, and promote recognized standards of competence and safety in acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the protection and benefit of the public.”

Testing Excellence

Service Integrity Trust Leadership Community Support

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Document eligibility to sit for examinations and to

become certified

Develop and administer exams that measure entry

level competency

Provide public protection through: •Recertification - competency maintenance and professional development •NCCAOM® Code of Ethics – Adherence monitored through the (PEDC) •Working closely with regulatory boards

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JA Process Performed at least every five years by NCCAOM

To ensure that NCCAOM exams

used for certification and

state licensure are relevant and

credible

To serve as a guide for school officials,

regulators, practitioners and federal agencies

To assist with acquiring recognition of acupuncturists and

Oriental medicine practitioners by the

Bureau of Labor Statistics

To inform policy makers, insurance carriers, and other

workforce planning officials

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Job Analysis Survey (JA) :

This survey instrument establishes the link between exam content and the knowledge, skills and abilities required for competent practice in

the profession.

The 2013 Job Analysis survey included responses from practitioners in all 50

states

The 2014 NCCAOM® Study Guides with New Exam Content Outlines

All certification exams for the NCCAOM Certification Programs must meet the examination content validity standards set forth by NCCA.

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Changes/Updates: • 3,000 year old medicine, stable content • 2014 Content Outlines Comparisons • Increased number of competency statements • Expanded list of acupuncture points, herbal formulas and

the addition of three appendices to the Biomedicine outline Revised Domain Weights:

CH Examination Weight Distribution. Domain

Weight (%)

Safety and Quality 10 Treatment Plan 60 Patient Management 30

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BIO Examination Weight Distribution. Domain Weight (%)

Biomedical Model 90 Safety and Professional Responsibilities 10

FOM Examination Weight Distribution. Domain Weight (%)

Clinical Examination Methods 10 Assessment, Analysis and Differential Diagnosis based on OM/TCM

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Treatment Principle and Strategy 45

ACPL Examination Weight Distribution. Domain Weight (%)

Safety and Professional Responsibilities 10 Treatment Plan 70 Point Identification/Location 20

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All information related to NCCAOM National Standards and the Examination Process available on the website: – NCCAOM Certification and Testing Program

– NCCAOM Annual Report

– NCCAOM Job Analysis Survey

– NCCAOM Meeting National Standards Through its Examinations and

Certification Process

School Liaison News Brief Volume 1 – Issue 1

School Liaison News Brief – important source for the NCCAOM changes and announcements, delivered electronically to all ACAOM schools.

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NCCAOM 2014 Conference Planning Acupuncture Association of Colorado Conference (Boulder, CO) 4/26/2014 – 4/28/2014

North Carolina Acupuncture Association (Raleigh-Durham, NC) 4/25/2014 – 4/28/2014

FSOMA Annual Conference (Tampa, FL) 8/15/2014 – 8/17/2014

Building Bridges of Integrative Medicine (Chantilly, VA) 10/16/2014 – 10/19/2014

Pacific Symposium November, 2014

You are welcome to stop by NCCAOM Booth for news exchange

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New AMS

NCCAOM Certification E-Handbook may be found on the website www.nccaom.org/Forms

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Eligibility to Test Certification Requirements

Meet education requirements under either Pre-Grad or Graduation hours and transcript

Submit application and applicable fees

Have verified transcript sent directly from the school.

Graduate from an ACAOM program with degree equivalent to certification application. Graduation Transcript on file submitted directly from the school

CNT on file submitted directly from the CCAOM

Passing score on all applicable exams

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NCCAOM® Certification

• NCCAOM exams and certification confirm for the state regulatory agencies that you are competent to practice.

• Most state regulatory agencies require that NCCAOM sends an individual’s exam results (i.e., score report).

• Maintenance through continuing education (PDA Program) is required

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Professional Ethics – NCCAOM® Code of Ethics – NCCAOM® Grounds for Professional Discipline – NCCAOM® Procedures for Upholding

Professional Conduct The NCCAOM Professional Ethics and Disciplinary Committee (PEDC) has the authority to investigate disciplinary actions taken against NCCAOM applicants and Diplomates and to impose sanctions on NCCAOM applicants and Diplomates according to the NCCAOM Procedures for Upholding Professional Conduct. Schools can request frameable Code of Ethics copies by e-mailing stategov@thenccaom.org

Eliminated

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Three Time Rule

Five Time Rule

Non-Disclosure and Legal Name

45 Days Wait Rule

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• Valid for four years from the date received at NCCAOM

• Allow 4-6 weeks from the receipt of the completed application and official transcript.

• Allow 4-6 weeks from the date certification is processed to receive the official NCCAOM certificate and ID

• Initiated by Candidate – Sent to state agency within 7-10 business days

Reinstatement Exams:

July 14-26, 2014

September 15-27, 2014

December 8-20, 2014

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Foreign Language Exams:

September 15-27, 2014

December 8-20, 2014 NCCAOM FLE Online Notification Form

Recertification every 4 years

60 PDA points

Recertification up to 3 years after

expiration date

Reinstatement After 3 Years

in Lapsed Status

PDA Search Engine

All PDA points may be done online

Lapsed certificates require additional PDA points and Fees

Terminated certificates can only be reinstated through Exam

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• Proudly designate themselves as “Nationally Certified” through use of NCCAOM Service Marks

• Be listed in the NCCAOM® Find a Practitioner search engine on the NCCAOM website for consumer and professional referrals.

• Automatic verification of certification status in the NCCAOM® Registry on NCCAOM’s website for use by third-party payers requiring NCCAOM certification.

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Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM)®

Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®

Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)®

Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®

Diplomate of Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)®

Dipl. C.H. (NCCAOM)®

The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is the accreditation body of Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). The NCCA sets the rigorous standards that must be met by organizations offering certification programs.

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Increase Diplomate’s portability for State licensing.

Be considered to serve on an NCCAOM Committee for an appointment to the NCCAOM Board of Commissioners as a professional member.

Be considered to participate in national board examination development activities.

Receive a complimentary subscription to the NCCAOM® newsletter, the Diplomate E-news you can use.

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1.Streamlined and user friendly Online Profile

2. Online Certification and Recertification Processes

3. Performance Reports better aligned with ACAOM Standards

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How can NCCAOM further assist schools and continue to improve communications with school liaisons?

How can NCCAOM work together with the schools to ensure all students understand NCCAOM certification and state licensing processes?

How can NCCAOM work with the schools to ensure that their students understand the benefits of NCCAOM certification and use these benefits to their advantage?

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schools@thenccaom.org

Questions & Answers and

Post Webinar Survey

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