Acupuncture Continuing Education

Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners

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Texas Acupuncture Education - CAEs Online

Texas CAE

HealthCMi is an official Texas acupuncture continuing education provider (CAE Provider #00014). Download a course, take the online quiz, and receive a certificate of completion online INSTANTLY. All HealthCMi courses are approved for Texas acupuncturist CAEs for acupuncturist continuing education credit towards license renewal. This fulfills Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiner requirements towards CAE (CEU) credits. As an official Texas CAE Provider, all acupuncturist continuing education requirements can be fulfilled at HealthCMi. Note: 1 CAE = 1 hour = 1 CEU

The Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners notes the following:

New Requirements per Texas Administrative Code: Title 22, Part 9 (Texas Medical Board), Chapter 183 (acupuncture), Rule §183.20: continuing acupuncture education:

Texas acupuncturists renew with 34 hours of continuing acupuncture education (CAE/CEU) every 24 months. The 34 hours of acupuncture continuing education must include a minimum of hours in the followig categories:

  • At least 8 hours: general acupuncture therapies
  • At least 2 hours: ethics and safety
  • At least 6 hours: herbology
  • At least 4 hours: biomedicine

The very first acupuncturists in this new renewal system count CAE hours from December 1, 2018 - November 30, 2020.  

 

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Special Requirements Category Courses Listed Below

All courses are CAE approved. The following courses are approved for special CAE categories needed to fulfill acupuncture continuing education license renewal requirements:

 

1–28 Governing Vessel Acupuncture >

Based on ancient Taoist Dragon Sect teachings, Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. explores the original meanings and dynamics of acupuncture points.
Value: 20 CEUs, 20 NCCAOM PDAs, 20 CAEs, 20 CEs, 20 CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 12 general acupuncture therapy, 1 ethics/safety, 3 herbology, 4 biomedicine


Oncology >

Learn Pang family herbal medicine and acupuncture secrets for supporting patients with cancer. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 17 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 8 general acupuncture therapy, 1 ethics/safety, 6 herbology, 2 biomedicine


PID and Chinese Medicine, Part One >
This pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) course covers acupuncture, herbs, and biomedicine.
Value: 6 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 3 herbology, 2 biomedicine, 1 general acupuncture therapy


PID and Chinese Medicine, Part Two >
This course is a continuation of PID and Chinese Medicine, Part One.
Value: 7 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 3 herbology, 2 biomedicine, 2 ethics and safety


Heart Disease >
Explore acupuncture and herbal medicine for the treatment of heart disease. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 17 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 8 general acupuncture therapy, 1 ethics/safety, 6 herbology, 2 biomedicine


Acupuncture For Insomnia >
Explore acupuncture treatments for insomnia, including classic acupuncture point prescriptions and modern research. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 17 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 8 general acupuncture therapy, 2 ethics/safety, 3 herbology, 4 biomedicine


Conception Vessel Acupoints >

Based on ancient Taoist Dragon Sect teachings, Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. explores the original meanings and dynamics of acupuncture points.
Value: 20 CEUs, 20 NCCAOM PDAs (includes Safety & Ethics), 20 CAEs, 20 CEs, 20 CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 11 general acupuncture, 2 ethics/safety, 3 herbology, 4 biomedicine


Influenza, Asthma, Bronchitis >
Explore acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments for influenza, ashtma, and bronchitis. Download the course, take the online quiz and receive a certificate of completion to fulfill your acupuncture continuing education online.
Value: 17 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 8 general acupuncture therapy, 1 ethics/safety, 6 herbology, 2 biomedicine


1 – 20 True Meaning of Large Intestine Acupoints >

Based on ancient Taoist Dragon Sect teachings, Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. explores the original meanings and dynamics of acupuncture points.
Value: 20 CEUs, 20 NCCAOM PDAs (includes Safety & Ethics), 20 CAEs, 20 CEs, 20 CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 11 general acupuncture, 2 ethics/safety, 3 herbology, 4 biomedicine


Dietetics Soups >

This multimedia experience is in two parts. First, there is a video where Prof. Pang introduces us to the ingredients of two healing soups. Next, we journey into the kitchen and prepare both.
Value: 11 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 1 ethics/safety, 6 herbology, 4 biomedicine


Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Chronic Appendicitis >

Value: 9 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 3 herbology, 2 biomedicine, 4 general acupuncture therapy


True Meaning of Lung Acupoints >
Based on ancient Taoist Dragon Sect teachings, Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. explores the original meanings and dynamics of acupuncture points.
Value: 15 CEUs, 15 NCCAOM PDAs, 15 CAEs, 15 CEs, 15 CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 6 geneneral acupuncture therapies, 2 ethics/safety, 3 herbolgy, 4 biomedicine


Safety: Acupuncture Needle Cautions >
Explore acupuncture safety and adherence to business practice standards.
Value: 4 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics and safety, 2 general acupuncture therapies


Acupuncture Insurance Billing #1 >
Explore acupuncture insurance billing and business practice standards.
Value: 4 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 business practices/office administration, 2 biomedicine


Acupuncture for Hypertension and Arrhythmias >
Explore acupuncture treatments for high blood pressure and arrhythmias.
Value: 6 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 4 general acupuncture therapies, 2 biomedicine


Low Back Pain >
Explore acupuncture treatments for lower back pain.
Value: 18 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 biomedicine, 14 general acupuncture therapies, 2 ethics and safety


Safety In Acupuncture #1 >
Learn acupuncture points of major safety concern, review pathogens affecting the workplace, and review medical waste disposal concerns.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics and safety


Acupuncture For Knee Pain >
Explore acupuncture treatments for knee disorders.
Value: 18 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CPDs, CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 4 biomedicine, 14 general acupuncture therapies


Ethics in Acupuncture #4 >
Reviews codes of ethics, patient confidentiality law, sign-in sheet restrictions, disposal of health records requirements, and scope of practice regulations.
Value: 2 CEUs, NCCAOM Ethics PDAs, CAEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics and safety


Herbs: Purity & Potency >
From seed to bottle, learn about the purity, potency, and environmental sustainability of Chinese herbal medicine.
Value: 5 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CPDs, CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 5 herbology


Case Histories with Herbal Formulas #5 >
Learn from Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac.
Value: 3 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CPDs, CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 3 herbology


Wrist Pain & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome >
Value: 4 CAEs/CEUs/NCCAOM PDAs/CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 4 general acupuncture therapy


Cirrhosis Treatments >
Learn biomedical and Chinese Medicine diagnoses and treatments for cirrhosis of the liver.
Value: 15 CAEs/CEUs/NCCAOM PDAs/CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 3 herbs, 2 biomed, 4 general acupuncture therapy, 2 ethics/safety, 4 general


Ethics In Acupuncture #5
This online ethics course reviews codes of ethics and standards of ethics defined by Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Ethics PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics/safety


Plantar Fasciitis >
Value: 4 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 4 general acupuncture therapies


Chinese Medicine and Pediatric Ear Infections >
Explore acupuncture treatments for insomnia, including classic acupuncture point prescriptions and modern research.
Value: 8 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 3 herbology, 5 general acupuncture therapies


Safety In Acupuncture #2 >
Review safety related to acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics and safety


Menopause >
Learn biomedical and Chinese medicine treatments for menopause.
Value: 15 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs 
Texas Acupuncturists: 3 herbology, 2 biomed., 4 gen. acupuncture therapies, 2 ethics/safety, 4 general


Ethics In Acupuncture >
Learn ethics in acupuncture regarding legal concerns, patient referrals, insurance billing, fee collection and medical privacy. 
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Ethics PDAs, 2 CAEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics and safety


Chinese Medicine Dietetics #1 >
Learn about Chinese medicine dietetics.Value: 15 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs 
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 biomedicine, 6 herbology, 2 ethics and safety, 5 general


Chinese Medicine Dietetic Remedies >
Learn about Chinese medicine dietetics.Value: 15 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs 
Texas Acupuncturists: 7 herbology, 4 biomedicine, 4 general


TMJ Orofacial Pain >
Learn how to treat temporomandibular joint disorder.
Value: 6 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 4 general acupuncture therapy, 2 biomedicine


The Menstrual Cycle >
Value: 8 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 3 herbology, 2 biomedicine, 3 general acupuncture therapy


Safety in Preventing Medical Errors #1 >
This course examines the causes of medical errors and the legal responsibilities & liabilities of acupuncturists.
Value: 4 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM Safety PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics and safety, 2 biomedicine


Safety in Preventing Medical Errors #2 >
This standalone course has no prerequisites and may be taken without first taking Medical Errors #1. This course is a general overview of infectious disease control including airborne, direct contact, bloodborne and food or water borne pathogens. Hepatitis and HIV transmission issues are covered. Review cross contamination and safety issues concerning acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping.

Value: 4 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM Safety PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics and safety, 2 biomedicine


Safety & Ethics: Herb-Drug Interactions #1 >
Learn the both contraindications and benefits of using herbal medicines when patients are taking pharmaceutical drugs.
Value: 4 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM Safety PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 3 herbology, 1 ethics and safety


Safety & Ethics: Herb-Drug Interactions #2 >
This standalone course can be taken without taking Part 1 - there are no prerequisites. Herb-drug interaction topics include: beta-blockers, sedative/hypnotics, antidepressants, anti-estrogenic cancer drugs, blood pressure medications and more.
Value: 4 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM Safety PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 3 herbology, 1 ethics and safety


Safety & Ethics: Acupuncture & Pneumothorax >
Acupuncture related pneumothorax (collapsed lung) is an avoidable risk. This course provides an overview of lung anatomy and relevant acupuncture points so that a licensed acupuncturist need never cause a pneumothorax.
Value: 4 CAEs, CEUs, NCCAOM Safety PDAs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics and safety, 2 biomedicine


Safety in Herb-Drug Combinations #4 >
This course features herb-drug interactions concerning medications that stop diarrhea, anti-estrogenic drugs, beta blockers, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, and sleep medications.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 1 ethics and safety, 1 herbology


CPR #1 >
Learn CPR in this online course. Review life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation compressions and ventilations.
Value: 4 NCCAOM CPR PDAs + 3 CEUs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 general, 1 biomedicine


Hiccups, Digestion and Stomach Pain >
Explore acupuncture treatments for hiccups, constipation, stomach pain, and vomiting.
Value: 12 CEUs, NCCAOM PDAs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 8 herbology, 2 biomedicine, 2 ethics and safety


Safety In Acupuncture #3 > 
Review safety concerns related to acupuncture points that are potential risks for pneumothorax and how to avoid puncturing the lungs plus other acupuncturist safety concerns.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 1 general, 1 biomedicine


Safety In Acupuncture #4 > 

Review safety and legal issues for licensed acupuncturists.

Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 1 general, 1 ethics


Safety In Acupuncture Pneumothorax Prevention #1 >
Learn how to avoid acupuncture induced collapsed lung (pneumothorax) with safe needling precautions.

Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 1 general, 1 biomedicine


Safety In Acupuncture Pneumothorax Prevention #2 >

Learn how to avoid acupuncture induced collapsed lung (pneumothorax) with safe needling exercizes.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Safety PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 1 general, 1 biomedicine


CPR #2 >
Learn CPR in this online course. Review life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Value: NCCAOM CPR PDAs + 3 CEUs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics and safety, 1 biomedicine


Herbal Study: Tonify Qi - The 4 Noble Ingredients >
12 CAEs/CEUs/NCCAOM PDAs/CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 9 general, 2 herbal, 1 biomedicine CAEs
Learn special herbal formula modifications for the effective treatment of hair loss syndromes, hernia disorders, and several types of gynecological disorders. A section is included with straightforward herbal techniques to effectively lower high LDL cholesterol levels and for the treatment of several heart and vascular disorders. This course also covers the treatment of kidney stones, skin disorders, and fevers with the presentation of clear and easily applicable herbal formulas for use in the clinic. In addition, herbal remedies for headache syndromes, prostate problems, lung and urinary disorders, and diarrhea syndromes are presented.


Kidney Stones, Enuresis, and Kidney Disease >
9 CAEs/CEUs/NCCAOM Safety PDAs/CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 4 general acupuncture therapy, 3 herbology, 2 biomed


Safety in Acupuncture, Cups, Moxa, Gua Sha >

4 CAEs/CEUs/NCCAOM Safety PDAs/CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 3 general, 1 ethics CAEs
Prof. Richard Liao, L.Ac. presents solutions to safety issues associated with herbs, acupuncture, cupping, moxa and gua sha.


Safety in Herb-Drug Combinations #1 >

2 CAEs/CEUs/NCCAOM Safety PDAs/CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 1 biomedicine, 1 general CAEs
This course features herb-drug interactions concerning allergy medications, antibiotics, laxatives, antivirals, diuretics, and blood pressure lowering medications.


Safety in Herb-Drug Combinations #2 >

2 CAEs/CEUs/NCCAOM Safety PDAs/CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 1 biomedicine, 1 general CAEs
This course features herb-drug interactions concerning birth control, diuretics, expectorants, decongestants, cough suppressants, stomach acid blockers, and blood thinner medications.


Safety in Herb-Drug Combinations #3 >

2 CAEs/CEUs/NCCAOM Safety PDAs/CEs/CAEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 1 biomedicine, 1 general CAEs
This course features herb-drug interactions concerning blood pressure medications, heart contractility enhancers, and antiestrogens used in breast cancer therapy.


Elbow Pain >

3 CEUs, 3 NCCAOM PDAs, 3 CAEs, 3 CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 1 biomedical, 2 general
Learn how to treat elbow pain including lateral and medial epicondylitis.


Gout Treatments >

Learn how to treat gout with acupuncture and dietetics. 
Texas Acupuncturists: 1 biomedical, 1 general (2 CAEs)


Ethics In Acupuncture #2 >
Explore acupuncturist ethics regarding patient privacy laws, scope of practice guidelines, and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Ethics PDAs, 2 CAEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 1 biomedicine, 1 ethics


Ethics In Acupuncture #3 >

Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit.

Review codes of ethics from Hua Tuo, Sun Simiao, and the NCCAOM.
Value: 2 CEUs, 2 NCCAOM Ethics PDAs, 2 CAEs, 2 CPDs


Free the Qi and Blood >
20 CAEs/CEUs/NCCAOM PDAs/CEs
Texas Acupuncturists: 16 general, 2 herbal, 1 ethics, 1 biomedicine

Download the course, complete the online quiz, and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. No time limits, no charge to re-take the quiz if needed. This course examines the herbal formula Xiao Yao San (Smooth Rambling Powder). Topics covered include ovarian cysts, infertility, the uneven growth of breasts, acne, migraines, poison oak, stress, bipolar disorder, high ALT levels, hepatitis, impotence, herpes, breast nodules, post-partum depression, thyroid disorders, testicle pain, shingles, sudden loss of hair, weak eyesight, post-partum bleeding, leukorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, PMS, low sperm count, insomnia, jaundice, otitis, allergies, and the treatment of eye disorders including hyphema. 


CPR #3 >
Learn CPR in this online course. Review life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation compressions and ventilations.
Value: 4 NCCAOM CPR PDAs + 3 CEUs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics and safety, 1 biomedicine


CPR #4 >
Learn CPR is this online course. Review first aid and life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Value: 4 CEUs, CAEs, CEs, CPDs + 4 NCCAOM CPR PDAs
Texas Acupuncturists: 2 ethics and safety, 2 biomedicine