Response to TMB's use of CE Broker
Response to TMB's use of CE Broker
August 17th , 2026
Dear TAAOM Members,
The Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (TAAOM) would like to make our
members aware of an upcoming change to the continuing education reporting process for
licensees regulated by the Texas Medical Board.
Effective September 1, 2026, the Texas Medical Board will require continuing education
compliance to be verified through CE Broker as part of the license renewal process. Licensees
whose renewals are subject to this requirement will need to establish a CE Broker account and
ensure that the continuing education required for their renewal period has been properly reported
and reflected in the system.
TAAOM recognizes that this change has generated questions and concerns among members,
particularly regarding the additional reporting process and how previously completed continuing
education will be documented. It is important to clarify that this change is not specific to the
acupuncture profession. The Texas Medical Board regulates a number of healthcare professions
that are transitioning to this reporting system, including physicians, physician assistants,
acupuncturists, respiratory care practitioners, medical radiologic technologists, medical
physicists, perfusionists, surgical assistants, and other TMB-regulated licensees.
The purpose of the new process is to allow the Texas Medical Board to verify continuing
education compliance electronically prior to completion of a license renewal.
TMB has indicated that licensees may use the Basic CE Broker account at no cost to satisfy
the reporting requirement. A paid CE Broker subscription is not required for licensure or
renewal.
Continuing education may be reported to CE Broker by the individual licensee or, in certain
circumstances, directly by an approved continuing education provider or professional
organization. CE Broker also provides an organization transcript reporting option for Texas
Medical Board acupuncturists that may allow multiple continuing education requirements to be
documented through a single transcript. Licensees should nevertheless review their individual
CE Broker record to confirm that all required hours and categories have been appropriately
reported and credited.
TAAOM strongly encourages members with upcoming license renewals to establish their CE
Broker account well in advance of their renewal date. Waiting until the time of renewal may
make it more difficult to resolve missing documentation, incorrectly categorized hours, or other
reporting issues before the license renewal deadline.
As with any new regulatory process, there will likely be a period of adjustment as licensees,
continuing education providers, professional organizations, and the Texas Medical Board
transition to the new system. TAAOM will continue to monitor implementation of these
requirements and provide our members with relevant information and resources as they become
available.
We also want to hear from our members. Those who would like to share their concerns,
experiences, or perspectives regarding this change are encouraged to attend TAAOM's
September meeting on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the American College of Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), 9100 Park West Drive, Houston, Texas 77063.
Members are invited to join us from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for Bagels with the Board, an
informal opportunity to meet and connect with members of the TAAOM Board. The general
meeting will follow from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for members to make their voices heard and to discuss
concerns surrounding the new reporting requirements with TAAOM leadership. Please note that
this portion of the meeting is intended for member discussion and feedback and will not
serve as a CE Broker tutorial or individual technical-support session.
Member input is important to TAAOM's work as the professional association representing
acupuncturists across Texas. We encourage members to participate, share their experiences, and
help us better understand how regulatory changes such as these are affecting our profession.
Members are also encouraged to review information provided directly by the Texas Medical
Board and CE Broker regarding their individual continuing education and renewal requirements.
TAAOM remains committed to keeping Texas acupuncturists informed of regulatory changes
affecting our profession, providing a forum for the concerns of our members, and supporting the
acupuncture profession throughout Texas.
Sincerely,
Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Board of Directors
info@taaom.org
2026年8月17日
尊敬的TAAOM会员：
德克萨斯针灸与东方医学会（TAAOM）特此告知会员，德州医疗委员会（Texas Medical
Board）所监管的执照持有人，其继续教育报告流程即将发生变更。
自2026年9月1日起，德州医疗委员会将要求在执照续期过程中，通过CE Broker系统核
实继续教育合规情况。受此要求约束的执照持有人需建立CE Broker账户，并确保其续期
周期内所需的继续教育已妥善报告并反映在系统中。
TAAOM认识到这一变化在会员中引发了疑问与担忧，特别是关于额外的报告流程，以及
此前已完成的继续教育将如何记录。需要明确的是，这一变更并非专门针对针灸行业。德
州医疗委员会监管多个医疗职业，包括西医医师、医师助理、针灸师、呼吸治疗师、医学
放射技术师、物理治疗师、灌注师、外科助理以及其他受TMB监管的执照持有人，这些
职业都在过渡到这一报告系统。
新流程的目的是让德州医疗委员会能够在完成执照续期前，以电子方式核实继续教育合规
情况。
TMB已表示，执照持有人可使用CE Broker免费基础账户满足报告要求。执照或续期并
不强制要求购买CE Broker付费订阅。
继续教育可由执照持有人个人向CE Broker报告，或在特定情况下由经批准的继续教育提
供者或专业组织直接报告。CE Broker还为德州医疗委员会针灸师提供组织成绩单报告选
项，可能允许通过单一成绩单记录多项继续教育要求。尽管如此，执照持有人仍应仔细核
对个人CE Broker记录，确认所有所需学时及类别均已妥善报告并获得学分。
TAAOM强烈建议即将续期的会员提前建立CE Broker账户。若等到续期时才操作，可能
更难在执照续期截止日期前解决缺失文件、学时分类错误或其他报告问题。
与任何新的监管流程一样，执照持有人、继续教育提供者、专业组织以及德州医疗委员会
在过渡到新系统的过程中，可能会经历一段适应期。TAAOM将持续关注这些要求的实施
情况，并在相关信息与资源可用时及时向会员提供。
我们也希望听取会员的意见。 有意分享对此变更的担忧、经验或观点的会员，欢迎参加
TAAOM于2026年9月13日（星期日）在华美中医学院（ACAOM，地址：9100 Park
West Drive, Houston, Texas 77063）举行的九月会议。
会员可于上午11:00至12:00参加“与董事会共进百吉饼”活动，这是与TAAOM理事会成员
非正式见面与交流的机会。正式会议将于中午12:00至下午2:00举行。
会议将为会员提供发声机会，并与TAAOM领导层讨论围绕新报告要求的相关关切。请注
意，会议中此部分旨在进行会员讨论与反馈，并非CE Broker教程或个人技术支持环节。
会员的意见对TAAOM作为代表德州针灸师的专业协会的工作非常重要。我们鼓励会员积
极参与、分享经验，并帮助我们更好地了解此类监管变化对行业的影响。
同时，我们也鼓励会员查阅德州医疗委员会及CE Broker直接提供的有关个人继续教育与
续期要求的信息。
TAAOM始终致力于让德州针灸师及时了解影响本行业的监管变化，为会员关切提供交流
平台，并持续支持德州针灸行业的发展。
此致，
德克萨斯针灸与东方医学会 理事会 info@taaom.org
