Acupuncture Test Plan

To more effectively assist examinees with examination preparation, the NBCE supplies weightings (the emphasis devoted to each subject category) that appear as a percentage beside the categories that comprise a subject.

1. History/Philosophy of Acupuncture in a Chiropractic Setting (5%)

• Yin-Yang theory
• Five Elements theory
• Chiropractic and acupuncture history and philosophy

2. Organs, Qi, and Fluid (12%)

• Yin/Zang organs
• Yang/Fu organs
• Qi and fluids

3. Channels/Pathways (21%)

• Meridians and collaterals
• Eight Extra meridians

4. Acupoints (30%)

• Classification and nomenclature
• Methods of locating acupoints
• Specific points of limbs
• Specific points on head and trunk
• Eight Influential points
• Extraordinary points
• Auriculotherapy

5. Acupuncture Techniques (5%)

• Moxibustion
• Needling methods
• Cupping

6. Basic Treatment Tenets/Protocols (18%)

• Headaches
• Back/neck
• Extremities
• Organ dysfunction

7. Safety and Hygiene (9%)

• Clean Needle Technique
• Precautions/contraindications to treatment
• Management of possible accidents

END ACUPUNCTURE TEST PLAN