5NP Training ( January 22, 23, and 24, 2027) At YWCA of Southern Arizona

DATE: January 22, 23, and 24, 2027
TIME: 9am-4pm Arizona time

Training Overview

Format: 3-day intensive course with additional homework.

Curriculum Topics Include:

• History and development of the 5NP protocol
• Location and therapeutic use of the five ear acupuncture points
• Safe and effective needle placement and removal
• Clean needle technique and universal precautions
• Trauma-informed care practices
• The social justice foundation of 5NP

Each trainee receives a starter kit with enough supplies for 100 treatments and a carpenter’s apron for practical use.

Certification Requirements

Trainee must complete:

• 40 supervised ear treatments
• A clinical training segment during the course
• Additional supervised clinical hours, if needed, through AW5NP clinics or events

This certificate qualifies the trainee to apply for state certification in Arizona through the Arizona Acupuncture Board. No prior health or educational background is required—however, a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is necessary for the state application. Nobi and Chuck continue to support trainees throughout the state certification process.

Program Costs

• Training Fee: $350, Fee to POCA $50
• Arizona State Certification Fee: Approximately $154, depending on fingerprint clearance costs
• Annual State Recertification Fee: $100