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Acupuncture Canada members are eligible for all of our courses. Some courses have member/non-member pricing.

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Eligibility & Fees

The following health professionals are eligible for Acupuncture Canada membership:

  • Physicians
  • Dentists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Chiropractors
  • Acupuncturists
  • TCM doctors
  • TCM practitioners
  • Baccalaureate-level registered nurses
  • Occupational therapists
  • Naturopathic doctors
  • Registered massage therapists*

Membership in Acupuncture Canada is a requirement for taking our courses, with the exception of the Foundations course (AA1) and the Dry Needling courses. You must be a member to be eligible for any of our subsequent courses.

*ON, NB and NL massage therapists are regulated and have acupuncture in their scope of practice. Those provincial colleges have standards of practice for acupuncture. Massage therapists in some non-regulated provinces are eligible to take our training subject to these three conditions:

  • Proof of malpractice insurance that includes coverage for unsupervised needling.
  • Proof of graduation from a massage therapy school that is aligned with national, regulated competencies as outlined by FOMTRAC.
  • Membership in a provincial massage therapy association.

Additionally, like regulated provinces’ standards, non-regulated massage therapists must complete the requirements of the ACC Level 1 acupuncture designation.

In Canada

Health professionals must be licensed to practice their profession within any Canadian jurisdiction and be in good standing. Applicants should provide proof of their credentials such as a current copy of their College license registration card.

Outside Canada

Applicants must satisfy the Board of Directors that they have received a health profession education equivalent to that held by their Canadian counterparts. They must be licensed to practice in the country where they reside, and be in good standing.

Annual Membership Fees

$255.00 for annual membership, plus applicable taxes. The membership year runs February 1st to January 31st.

You may pay online. If you prefer, we will process your registration and fee for you. A service charge of $20.00 plus applicable taxes will be added to your transaction.

Late Fees

Fees are due and payable on or before February 1st of each year.

For New Members Only

If you are a new member note that effective August 1st of each year, the membership fee is pro-rated to half-year of the full membership fee.

Member Benefits

Membership provides access to Anatomy TV acupuncture section

The Acupuncture section of Anatomy TV is a web-based application for viewing the human body in 3D with reference to acupuncture point locations. The user can view the body from different regions, for example, head and neck, shoulder and arm, and hip and thigh. You can also choose different levels of complexity such as a purely musculoskeletal view that reveals just muscles and internal organs or a neurovascular view that includes nerves, arteries and veins in relation to the muscles and bones. In both cases, the user can choose different levels of depth, enabling them to visualize the deeper structures of the body and how they relate to different acupuncture points. While all the acupuncture points are viewable on the outer layers, certain points are illustrated with needles in place for all layers. There is also a searchable data base for acupuncture points and different anatomical structures. In addition, muscle trigger point referral patterns are illustrated in one of the layers. All views can be rotated through 360 degrees and specific structures can be highlighted. Users can save and download different views for personal use or to share with patients.

Access to the Latest Research

Stay current on the latest clinical research and treatment techniques with a free online subscription to Medical Acupuncture: The Official Journal of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. The subscription is available to members only.

Members also have access to online course materials from the acupuncture and dry needling programs. Members have access to the courses they’ve taken so they always have those resources handy.

Membership can increase the size of your practice and your network!

Acupuncture Canada receives numerous telephone requests from the public for referrals to practitioners. We direct them to our website where they can use of “find a practitioner” search function.

Because Acupuncture Canada’s members represent a 40-year history of professional acupuncture in Canada and abroad you will benefit from first-rate professional networking opportunities. Our members come from a wide range of medical professions and are highly regarded for their integrity and professional standards. You’ll find that sharing your questions and ideas with our international network of members will advance your professional development and open up exciting new opportunities.

Become part of an active leading organization.

Our members are eligible for all Acupuncture Canada’s educational courses and special seminars. You will be notified of our upcoming events and be invited to attend annual meetings as well as participate on the Board of Directors or on Committees.

Stay up-to-date and save some money.

We offer members reduced rates on home and automobile insurance through The Personal.

You’ll also receive registration discounts on our seminars.

And we’ll send you all the latest acupuncture news and information through our member eblasts.

Eligibility Requirement

Canada

Physicians, dentists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, TCM doctors, TCM practitioners, baccalaureate-level registered nurses, occupational therapists, naturopathic doctors and registered massage therapists. Acupuncture must be in your scope of practice.

Applicants must be licensed to practice their profession within any Canadian jurisdiction and be in good standing. Applicants should provide proof of their credentials such as a current copy of their College license registration card.

Outside Canada

Physicians, dentists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, TCM doctors, TCM practitioners, baccalaureate-level registered nurses, occupational therapists, naturopathic doctors and registered massage therapists, who reside outside Canada. Acupuncture must be in your scope of practice.

Applicants must satisfy the Board of Directors that they have received a health profession education equivalent to that held by their Canadian counterparts. They must be licensed to practice in the country where they reside, and be in good standing.

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