Job requirements Acupuncturist in the North Coast Region

Find out what you typically need to work as an acupuncturist in the North Coast Region. 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

British Columbia

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

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

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

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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