Texas Acupuncture CEU / PDA Requirements

Texas Acupuncturist Requirements:  

Acupuncturists are required to complete 34 hours of continuing education every 24 months.
The required CAE hours shall include the following core hours:

• At least 8 hours shall be in general acupuncture therapies.    

• At least 2 of the required hours in ethics and safety.    

• At least 6 of the required hours shall be in herbology.    

• At least 4 hours of biomedicine.    

• No more than 4 hours that primarily relate to business practices or office administration.

Other Course Requirements:

•  No more than a total of 16 hours per year completed under NCCAOM or provided outside the United States

• At least 18 hours each year must be approved for credit by the Education Committee of the board, offered by approved providers, or approved for CAE for 3 years by another state

• The required CAE shall include the completion of a course in human trafficking prevention approved by the executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The course may be counted as part of the minimum 18 hours

For more information on continuing education requirements here.

The State of Texas accepts 16 CAEs of NCCAOM approved courses for acupuncture license renewal.