Frequently asked questions
Clear answers,
before you decide.
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Who are these courses designed for?
The programs are designed primarily for appropriately licensed acupuncture professionals. Eligibility to participate, pursue a credential, or use injection therapy in practice depends on the laws and rules of the participant's jurisdiction.
What is the difference between the 48-hour and 72-hour courses?
BMMAI's national course is a 48-hour ASA-approved AIT program. The 72-hour New Mexico course incorporates the national AIT foundation and adds New Mexico-specific education in law, pharmacy law, vapocoolant, mesotherapy, neural therapy, and Expanded Practice content.
Why is BMMAI's national course 48 hours when the requirement is 40?
The national standard requires a minimum of 40 hours. BMMAI delivers 48. The additional eight hours are devoted to course examination and structured practical assessment, held separately so that testing does not consume teaching time. Assessment should measure the education, not displace it.
Why is the New Mexico course 72 hours when the requirement is 58?
New Mexico requires a minimum of 58 hours across eight subject areas. BMMAI's proposed schedule delivers 66 hours within those areas, including additional supervised time in aseptic technique and drawing, injection practice, and emergency response. The 72-hour total also includes two hours of course orientation and clinical-safety culture and four hours of proctored written examination; neither is counted toward the required subject-area hours. The schedule provides 37 clinical hours against a required 23. Rules set a floor; hands-on time under supervision is what develops a safe practitioner. All seventy-two are countable instructional hours, exclusive of meals and breaks, as national course approval requires.
Will the 48-hour course qualify me to take the national examination?
BMMAI's 48-hour course is approved by ASA as an AIT education course and supports eligible participants pursuing the national Certificate of Qualification in AIT examination. Final candidate eligibility and award of the qualification remain subject to current NCBAHM requirements and examination.
Does completing a course automatically authorize me to practice injection therapy?
No. Course completion alone does not grant legal authority, certification, or Expanded Practice status. Each clinician remains responsible for meeting all licensing-board, credentialing, scope-of-practice, and jurisdictional requirements.
Are the courses online?
No. These are live, in-person programs because supervised psychomotor practice, tactile awareness, clinical readiness, and safety assessment are essential parts of the education.
Who supervises clinical practice in the New Mexico course?
BMMAI's proposed clinical-supervision team consists of New Mexico-licensed Doctors of Oriental Medicine, each certified in injection therapy for at least 12 years, several for more than 20. During required clinical-practice hours, BMMAI will maintain at least one instructor for no more than eight students, consistent with New Mexico rules.
What prerequisites will I need?
Prerequisites vary by course and jurisdiction. Detailed eligibility, licensure, CPR, and documentation requirements will be provided before registration opens so prospective learners can verify their pathway before committing.
Has the New Mexico course received Board approval?
No. BMMAI has not yet submitted its application for New Mexico Board approval. BMMAI plans to submit the proposed 72-hour course for approval in September 2026. The course is not currently Board-approved, registration is not yet open, and the dates shown remain anticipated.
When and where will the courses be offered?
The New Mexico program is anticipated—but not yet confirmed—to meet Friday through Sunday on March 5–7, March 19–21, and April 2–4, 2027, at the Santa Fe Woman's Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. Tuition is $5,400 plus applicable New Mexico gross receipts tax. Final dates and registration details remain subject to Board approval and will be announced to the information list. Joining the list does not reserve a seat or create any obligation.
What is the teaching environment like?
Calm, structured, exacting, and non-shaming. The Beginner's-Mind Method emphasizes safety before speed, reasoning before recipes, and supervised practice that develops confidence without overconfidence.
