What Is the Responsibility of the National Center for Complementary

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the responsibility of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) ?

• A)To certify alternative medical health care providers
• B)To evaluate effectiveness of alternative medical treatments
• C)To set standards for the practice of alternative medicine
• D)To train alternative medical health care providers

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