In Canada, the Canadian Alliance of Regulatory Bodies for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CARB-TCMPA) serves as the national forum and voice of provincial regulatory authorities that are established by their respective provincial legislation. One of the key responsibilities of CARB-TCMPA is to administer the Pan-Canadian Examinations for Acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners. The founding members of CARB-TCMPA include the regulatory bodies of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists from British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

This Pan-Canadian national licensing exam is recognized by regulatory bodies across Canada and passing it is necessary to become registered and licensed to practice Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Canada.

After passing the exam, graduates can apply for registration and licensing with the relevant regulatory body in the province or territory where they wish to practice. Each province and territory has its own regulatory body that oversees the practice of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and sets the standards and requirements for registration and licensing.

It’s important to note that while graduates can work across Canada, the requirements for registration and licensing may differ from province to province or territory. Graduates may need to fulfill additional requirements or complete additional training before they can be registered and licensed to practice in certain provinces or territories.

In Alberta, the regulatory body that oversees the practice of Acupuncture is the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA). The CAA is responsible for setting and enforcing standards for education, registration, and practice in the province of Alberta. Graduates who wish to practice Acupuncture in Alberta must be registered and licensed with the CAA.

If you’re interested in pursuing a career as an Acupuncturist or Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner in Canada, passing the Pan-Canadian Examinations is an important step. To learn more about the exam and the registration and licensing requirements in your province or territory, visit the CARB-TCMPA website and the website of your local regulatory body.