SPRING 2024 LICENSE RENEWAL ANNOUNCEMENT
for licenses with May 31, 2024 expiration date.
The Spring Renewal Season begins Monday, April 1, 2024 for Licensees with a May 31, 2024 expiration date. The online renewal portal will be accessible on the Board's website beginning Monday, April 1, 2024. The reporting period for earned continuing education credits/units, including NCCAOM PDAs is June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024. Please click on the
Apply For A License tab in the horizontal menu above and scroll down to the Renewing Licensees tab for more information.
Though Spring officially began at the end of March, April is the month that marks the beginning of the season of “new beginnings and transformations" for many. April is the month credited with symbolizing fresh starts. Starting over in April affords the opportunity to reestablish one's equilibrium in pursuit of moving forward in new and positive ways, also known as a period of growth. The word April is rooted in the Latin word Aprilis, which is derived from the Latin word
aperire, meaning “to open". This is theorized to refer to the opening or blossoming of nature. In the practice of Acupuncture and East Asian medicine, the spring season is too associated with new life and beginnings, a time of rejuvenation and growth. Practice philosophy prioritizes liver health and the gallbladder to ensure a smooth flow of energy (cleansing toxins from the body and negative energy from the mind), and crucial for overall wellness. In Maryland's regulatory world, the month of April marks the season of renewal as well. April is the first month that Licensees with May 31st expiration dates can complete the license renewal process. More specifically, April is the early renewal month and an opportunity for Licensees to declare a new, rejuvenated commitment to the Practice in advance of the actual renewal month. Being early/taking action in advance has its advantages.
The month of April has a myriad of health observances. You can find a full list of health observances, as well as notable weeks and days by visiting
WebMD's Ignite blog. The blog generously provides links to information about each. Of all the health recognitions,
the National Institute of Health, Office of Human Resources has chosen to focus on Stress Awareness. Western medicine is learning and documenting the impact of stress on overall health and multiple ailments. In the practice of Acupuncture and East Asian medicine, qi (life force or vital energy) stagnation can be attributed to stress and can be characterized by one's pulse performance reflecting the tension in the body. Other symptoms of stress include digestive issues, dizziness, insomnia, sinusitis, tiredness, fatigue and even tinnitus. As you treat your patients for stress don't forget to heed the signs of your own. A Practitioner that mitigates negative stressors is better prepared to help Maryland residents do the same. Thank you for helping to combat stress in Maryland, one resident at a time..
DON'T FORGET that the Board has eliminated manual payments (checks and money orders). Electronic payments are a convenience for Licensees and improves the efficiency of the services provided by the Board. Board staff is excited about the progress made in this area of the operation and is appreciative of your cooperation.
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WHAT'S ON THE CALENDAR:- American Society of Acupuncturist Conference - April 6-7, 2024
- American Society of Acupuncturists Advocacy Day - April 8, 2024
- 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION - 446th session of General Assembly will meet in Annapolis, Maryland January 10 to April 8, 2024
- Spring 2024 License Renewal Season: April 1 - June 30, 2024
- Fall 2024 License Renewal Season: October 1 - December 30, 2024
- Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day - October 24, 2024
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