NCCAOM ANNOUNCES JUNE 2006 EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION DATES

New “Flexible Dates” Will Allow Candidates to Test during a Two-Week Span

 

Alexandria, VA – April 24, 2006 – NCCAOM announced today that Monday, June 19, 2006 will be the start date for the administration of the June 2006 NCCAOM examination modules. Candidates will be given a two-week period beginning on June 19, 2006 to complete their examination(s) at their selected site (a list of over 200 sites will be made available to all registered candidates soon).

Based on availability, candidates, who are registered to take the NCCAOM examinations, can choose any date(s) between June 19 to July 1, 2006 to take their examination(s). For example, a candidate can choose to take the Chinese Herbology examination module on June 21 and the Biomedicine examination module on June 23. This gives the candidate the option to spread the exams out over a one or two-week period or to take it all on one or two days. All testing is by individual appointment only.

“The flexibility of this new examination cycle will greatly benefit each candidate”, stated Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Kory Ward-Cook. “No longer will candidates be forced to take their examinations within a constrained period of two days. This new, lengthened examination administration will provide flexibility for the candidates and allow them to set their schedule according to their own needs.”

NCCAOM is also unveiling a new and accelerated registration process, which benefits the candidate greatly by taking less time and hassle to register for upcoming exams. As a result of the newly implemented computer-based examination administration, the registration process will be expedited and each candidate will be processed more smoothly and efficiently. Candidates will now be notified of eligibility to register directly with the testing vendor to quicken the pace of registration process even more. While registering, the candidate will select from one of more than 200 test sites and then find the best time to take the test. Registration can be completed online or by calling a toll-free number. At the end of the call, the candidate will know exactly when and where their test will be.

All registered candidates will be contacted individually by mail with detailed registration information. Anyone who has questions about the upcoming examination or the registration process can call the NCCAOM office at (703) 548-9004 or email us at candidatesupport@nccaom.org.

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization established in 1982. The mission of NCCAOM is to establish, assess, and promote recognized standards of competence and safety in acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the protection and benefit of the public.