Committee members and attendees spent part of the Nov. 5 meeting on degree‑title inconsistency and accreditation naming conventions.

Gina Huang said AECOM has "unified the degree title back in 2024" and that ACOM‑approved schools are required to use that unified title starting Jan. 2024. Commenters and staff noted that schools not accredited or approved by ACOM can still use different program names and that historical licensing titles (for example, a legacy OMD designation) present additional questions.

Neil Miller and other speakers asked the board to look up the history of past licensing titles and to present guidance for clinicians who hold legacy titles. Several speakers urged the board to coordinate with accrediting bodies so consumers, employers and foreign credential verifiers can consistently identify program credentials.

No regulatory action on degree titles was taken; staff again emphasized that the board controls curriculum and education oversight within its regulation and that degree names are driven primarily by educational accreditation and legislative authority.