What is the Clean Needle Technique course?
A. The Clean Needle Technique (CNT) course is a one-day program that includes a lecture, a demonstration, and written and practical examinations. This course was originally developed in 1985 by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as part of a program of certification of professional competence to practice acupuncture safely and effectively. In 1990, the NCCAOM transferred the responsibility for administering the CNT course to the CCAOM. Over the years, the CCAOM has continued to develop and improve the rigorous, state-of-the-art CNT course, which contains both theoretical and practical components.
