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NCCAOM PDA Provider:

International Holistic Life Sciences Institute

NCCAOM PDA Provider #: 9273

Responsible Party:

Yuhsun Shih

NCCAOM PDA Providers represent a significant commitment to the professional development of Diplomates and practitioners in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Providers make an important statement regarding the maintenance of competencies that is recognized by the profession, regulatory agencies, third-party payors, and the public.

Earning Criteria:

Applicants applying to become NCCAOM PDA Providers undergo a rigorous review and interview process. Requirements include:

  1. Maintenance of Active Certification status if an NCCAOM Diplomate
  2. Maintenance of a clear and unrestricted state acupuncture license, if applicable
  3. Verification of the resume/curriculum vitae for education and professional experience
  4. Website evaluation for professional representation and ethical advertising methods
  5. Attest to abide by the NCCAOM® Code of Ethics, the NCCAOM® Grounds for Professional Discipline, NCCAOM® PDA Agreement, and the NCCAOM® PDA Product and Service Disclaimer.

Courses approved by the NCCAOM PDA Department must meet the following requirements:

  1. Course content must meet standards for Continuing Education & Training
  2. Course content must apply to one of the NCCAOM Recertification categories
  3. Instructors must meet qualifications in education, practical experience, licensure, and teaching experience via a professional resume
  4. Courses must be applicable to one of four course types

List of PDA approved courses

PDA-9273-20 Apply the Five Elements and Spirits to Balance Emotions, Stress and Mental Health Distance Learning
PDA-9273-18 Business Ethics and Risk Management Considerations Distance Learning
PDA-9273-12 Chinese Diet & Nutrition Distance Learning
PDA-9273-27 Efficient Therapy of Hot Flashes using Traditional Chinese Medicine Distance Learning
PDA-9273-7 First Aid Homeopathy Distance Learning
PDA-9273-21 Guidelines of Anxiety, Insomnia, and Depression with Advanced Acupuncture Distance Learning
PDA-9273-1 Health Economics Distance Learning
PDA-9273-4 Healthcare Financial Management Distance Learning
PDA-9273-11 Healthcare Leadership Distance Learning
PDA-9273-8 Introduction to Shang Han Lun:Taiyang Distance Learning
PDA-9273-25 Postpartum Support with Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Nutrition Distance Learning
PDA-9273-10 Qi Gong Practices to Fine-Tune the Lungs Distance Learning
PDA-9273-22 Skillful Use of Acupuncture Point Combinations to Heal Psychological and Emotional Trauma Distance Learning
PDA-9273-14 Studying TCM: Chinese Proficiency Level 3 Distance Learning
PDA-9273-15 Studying TCM: Chinese Proficiency Level 4 Distance Learning
PDA-9273-17 Studying TCM: Chinese Proficiency Level 5 Distance Learning
PDA-9273-2 Studying TCM: Learn Chinese Language for Beginners Distance Learning
PDA-9273-3 TCM Budgeting and Financial Accounting Distance Learning
PDA-9273-6 TCM Guide - Weight Loss Distance Learning
PDA-9273-9 TCM Guide- Acupuncture for Sports Injuries Distance Learning
PDA-9273-13 TCM Guide- Diagnosis and Treatment for Cold Distance Learning
PDA-9273-19 TCM Guide- Introduction to Tuina Protocols Distance Learning
PDA-9273-5 TCM Guide-Herbs for Pain Distance Learning
PDA-9273-24 The Key to Acupuncture Treatment Success in Hospital-care and Inpatients Distance Learning
PDA-9273-26 The Risk and Harms of Safety in Acupuncture Therapy Distance Learning
PDA-9273-23 The Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Preeclampsia Distance Learning
PDA-9273-16 Traditional Herbal Formulas Distance Learning