Acupuncturists
To become registered as a Registered TCM Acupuncturist in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), you can complete the following steps. *Please Note- NL has not been granted regulation for the full scope of Traditional Chinese Medicine and thus only register as a TCM Acupuncturist.
Step 1 – Complete the Pan-Canadian Written and Clinical Case-Study Examinations (PCE)
You must complete the Pan-Canadian Entry-Level- Application Form . The CTCMPANL Examination Board will review the information you provide and determine whether you have completed an educational program that qualifies you to write the Pan-Canadian Examinations. For additional information on the process, please refer to the CTCMPANL Pan-Canadian Entry-Level Examinations- Application Guide. For additional information on the exams, please visit CARB-TCMPA.
Step 2 – Complete the CRCMPANL Clinical Competency Exam
After passing the Pan-Canadian Examinations, you must also pass the NL Clinical Competency Examination to become registered in NL. You are required to complete the CTCMPANL Clinical Competency Exam Application form to apply for this exam. Please refer to the CTCMPANL Clinical Competency Examination Handbook for additional information on this exam.
Step 3 – Apply for registration with the NLCHP
Once you have successfully passed all required examinations, you can then begin the application for registration for Registered Acupuncturist in the NLCHP Portal. You will be required to pay a $125.00 non-refundable application fee. Completion of the Application for Registration in the NLCHP Portal requires you upload the following documentation:
The ID must not be expired, and the photo/scan that is submitted must be clearly legible.
The Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check must be dated within 6 months of your application date. The NLCHP requires the original document(s) be forwarded to the NLCHP office via mail or drop off following submission of your application.
You must submit proof of successful completion of the CTCMPANL Pan-Canadian-Examination and the NL Clinical Competency Exam
Proof of professional liability insurance (PLI) must show your name, dates of coverage, and amount of coverage. Acupuncturists must have a minimum of $ 1,000,000 PLI
Certificates of completion are required for the following online courses. Courses must be completed withing 3 months of the date your application is submitted.
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You must have official transcripts/proof of education program completion sent directly from your educational institution to the NLCHP. You must also submit a government issued document to verify the transcript if your name has changed since the completion of your program.
Your CPR certification must be from an approved course.
You must successfully complete the Clean Needle Technique Course.
Proof of practice hours can come in the form of a letter from your employer confirming that you have practiced 750 hours in the previous four years.
Individuals currently or previously registered to practice in another jurisdiction must provide a Verification of Registration/Letter of Good Standing (s): These letters must be sent directly to NLCHP from the Regulatory Body. For more information please see the Policy – Letter of Good Standing. Please provide the jurisdiction (s) with NLCHP’s Request Form: Letter of Good Standing.
You must provide evidence of English language proficiency. Please see the NLCHP Policy – English Language Proficiency
Please allow four to six weeks to process your application once all your required documentation has been submitted to the NLCHP. NLCHP will notify you by email that your application for registration has been reviewed and request you to login to the NLCHP Portal to pay your registration fees. You will receive an email once your application is approved and your name has been added to the List of Registered Health Professionals. You are then eligible to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador. You are not able to commence employment, which includes orientation until your name has been added to the NLCHP List of Registered Health Professionals.
If any of the documents required are available in a language other than English, you must attach to the original an English copy translated by a certified translator. All costs associated with translation are the responsibility of the applicant. Please note that once you become registered with the NLCHP, you are automatically registered with the College.