Job requirements Registered Acupuncturist in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a registered 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.

Source National Occupational Classification

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

British Columbia

Job title Acupuncturist (traditional Chinese Medicine)
Job title Herbalist (traditional Chinese Medicine)
Job title Physician (traditional Chinese Medicine)
Job title Practitioner (traditional Chinese Medicine)

Ontario

Job title Traditional Chinese Medicine (practitioner)

Québec

Job title Acupuncturist
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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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