Dear students,

As Alberta has gradually lift COVID-19 related restrictions, we now have received a clear guideline for the upcoming 2020 Licensing Examination.

1. Eligibility
   All ACATCM graduating students (current 3rd-year students) will be eligible for the 2020 Licensing Examination. Our administration office will assist students with application needs. Your transcripts will be sent to CAAA directly from our administration office. At this time the clinical practicum requirement for writing the exam has been waived.
2. Licensing
   After a candidate successfully passes the licensing exam he/she will be required to confirm 500-hours clinical training completion and have graduated to receive their Acupuncture license.
3. Clinical Hours
   All clinical training requirements of the CAAA (500hrs) must be done in person.

With the application process opening on June 1st, 2020, students can go to CAAA website for further information under EXAMINATION. Additional and related information can be found here:

Please see below links for updated information and forms:

• Examination Application Guide
• Examination Application Form
• 2020 AARE Candidate Handbook
• 2020 Pan-Canadian Examination Candidate Handbook
• Retake Registration Form
• Request for Rescore Form
• Request for Testing Accommodations Form

ACATCM will host a Zoom meeting with graduating students to discuss and digest the above information in the coming days.

Best regards,

ACATCM