National Occupation Code (NOC): 32200

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists assess, treat and prevent diseases, conditions, disorders or imbalances of patients' using various forms of treatment including acupuncture, herbology or other holistic health approaches. They usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres and health clubs.

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Employment Requirements for Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists

• 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.

Alternate Job Titles

• Acupuncturist
• Chinese Medicine Doctor
• Chinese Medicine Herbalist
• Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• Doctor Of Acupuncture
• Doctor Of Chinese Medicine
• Doctor Of Oriental Medicine
• Doctor Of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Medical Qi Gong Practitioner
• Oriental Medical Practitioner
• Registered Acupuncture Practitioner
• Registered Acupuncturist
• Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist
• Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner And Acupuncturist
• Chinese Medicine Doctor (CMD)
• CMD (Chinese Medicine Doctor)