Job requirements Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner And Acupuncturist in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Practitioners of natural healing (NOC 32200).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners usually require completion of a four to five-year diploma program in traditional Chinese medicine from a private institute or completion of a program in traditional Chinese medicine from recognized medical schools abroad.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in Ontario and British Columbia, which includes completion of an approved registration examination.
- Acupuncturists usually require completion of a three- to four-year diploma program in acupuncture from a private institute or completion of some university undergraduate studies in science and training in a related health care discipline or work experience under the supervision of a registered acupuncturist.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for acupuncturists in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, which includes completion of an approved registration examination.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Acupuncturists
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA)
British Columbia
Job title
Acupuncturist (traditional Chinese Medicine)
Regulated
Job title
Herbalist (traditional Chinese Medicine)
Regulated
Job title
Physician (traditional Chinese Medicine)
Regulated
Job title
Practitioner (traditional Chinese Medicine)
Regulated
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Acupuncturist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Ontario
Job title
Traditional Chinese Medicine (practitioner)
Regulated
Québec
Job title
Acupuncturist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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