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[ATCMA Members Only] March Exclusive Continuing Education Events | [仅限 ATCMA 会员] 三月独家继续教育活动

Dear ATCMA Members,   We are pleased to announce our upcoming seminars scheduled for March. Details are as follows:   March 16 Seminar Replay: Date: March 16,2024 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm (2 CEUs) Title: Experience in Treating Infertility with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Language: Chinese Speaker: Dr. Flora Fang Abstract:   Concept of Infertility Concept of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) International consensus on the treatments of PCOS infertility Chinese medicine’s understanding of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Dialectical classification of PCOS infertility The rule of dialectical treatment of PCOS infertility Tonifying the kidney and improvement of pregnancy Recurring adjustment Combination of disease and syndrome PCOS infertility-acupuncture treatment • Regulate heart,

Important announcement!News about the upcoming changes to our Health Professions Act Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists Regulation| 重要公告!有关中医师和针灸师的执业健康法法规即将发生变化的新闻

Keep writing your letters so we ensure our voices are heard and the government receives clear and consistent messaging about what we want, but the good news is that the proposed changes are on hold for now!   #1: Chinese herbal medicine must remain a restricted act The proposed document removes this from our restricted acts list: We’d like a return of the wording to ensure public safety: No person other than a …(d) traditional Chinese medicine practitioner or a herbalist may prescribe those Chinese

ICBC Acupuncture Fee Coverage Adjusted Upwards 4% on April 1 | ICBC针灸承保费用在4月1日上调4% 

ICBC has announced its annual fee increase for health care services, including Acupuncture services. As of April 1, 2024, ICBC will cover: $123 for an Initial Assessment Visit $104 for a Standard Treatment (i.e. follow-up treatment) Please scroll down for ICBC Bulletin for details. Remember: while there is no limit on the total length of a patient visit, a Standard Treatment must include 20 minutes of one-to-one patient: practitioner time. Did you know that ICBC funds Acupuncture as a health care

Join Us for an Important Update: Proposed Amendments to TCMA Regulation | 加入我们重要更新的会议:中医法规拟议修正草案

ATCMA Information Session on Proposed Amendments to the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Regulation (Members only)   SUNDAY, March 3, 2024 1:00 to 2:00 pm Pacific Time   What is the proposed TCMA Regulation amendment?   Why is the government making changes to the TCMA Regulation?   How can practitioners have a say in changes to the TCMA regulation?   ATCMA Co-Presidents Dr. Chris Vallee, Dr.TCM and Wu Di, R.TCM.P, along with Executive Director Suzanne Williams, R.TCM.P, will share the most current information we have on the proposed amendments to the

Have Your Say In the Proposed Regulatory Amendments ! | 对拟议的监管修正草案发表您的意见!

Take action in expressing your concerns regarding the proposed changes to the regulation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture practices in British Columbia!   Base on the discussions and feedback with our members, fellow associations, and practitioners, we have identified the following key points of concern within our industry:     Key Points of Concern:    Keeping Chinese Herbs as a Restricted Act: Currently, Chinese herbal medicine (TCM) is not being treated as a restricted act, which poses significant concerns. To rectify this, it is important to

Invitation to the “Future of TCM in BC” forum

Dear practitioner, We would like to invite you to the “Future of TCM in BC” forum, a discussion aims to support Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regulations, which are essential for today and our future.   Date: Sunday, February 25 Time: 2:00 PM (Pacific Time)   Zoom Meeting Details: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87310274118?pwd=pyh3sBDkBEG6jaRubZA8Yl21rF07yD.1 Meeting ID: 873 1027 4118 Passcode: 221263 We value your participation in this important conversation about the future of TCM regulations in British Columbia.   Your inputs and support are valuable to us. We are looking forward to your virtual presence

Important Notice Regarding Proposed Regulatory Amendments -ATCMA February Message | 关于拟议监管修订草案的重要通知 – ATCMA 2月快讯

Dear ATCMA members and colleagues,   On January 23, 2024, the Ministry of Health published draft proposed amendments to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturists Regulation, as well as to the Physical Therapists Regulation, the Occupational Therapists Regulation, and the Dietitians Regulation. All regulation amendments proposed by government are subject to a three-month notice period (unless the Minister of Health shortens the timeframe), which means that all members of the profession and the public have until April 16 to submit feedback

ATCMA Membership Benefit: Invitation to Upcoming Seminar Video Replays on Feb 11 and Feb 25| ATCMA 会员福利:ATCMA即将于 2 月 11 日和 2 月 25 日重播讲座视频

Dear Member,   You are invited to our February Zoom seminar video replays. Please see below for more details: February 11 Video: Topic: Clinical Experience on Wen Bing (Febrile Disease) and More Speaker: Frankson Wang Language: Chinese Replay Time on Zoom: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm (2.5 hours) Abstract: Dr. Wang shares clinical experiences using Chinese herbal medicine for febrile contagious diseases and common ailments like skin diseases. February 25 Video: Topics: Nutritional Foods, Modernized Moxibustion, TCM Promotion Strategies Speaker: Chun Wang, R.Ac, RN, MHA, MD Language: English Replay Time on Zoom: 10:00

Updated Information- Vancouver and Nanaimo First Aid and CPR-C Course Alert! | 最新信息-温哥华和Nanimo急救和 CPR-C 课程温馨提示

**Please scroll down for Chinese; 请往下移动观看中文版**   Kindly review the latest updates below regarding the Exclusive First Aid and CPR-C Course for ATCMA members in Vancouver and Nanaimo!   A new SJA course has been scheduled in Nanaimo with the following details: Date: Feb 24-25, 2024 Capacity: Minimum of 8 and maximum of 12 students Course Number: BC-SFC-AED-34NAN-200124-3700 To register, please call 250.729.889, extension 8889   Additionally, we would like to kindly remind you that the St John Ambulance Mandarin First Aid and CPR courses are still open for registration.   Register today if you

ATCMA Membership Benefit: Invitation to Upcoming Seminar Video Replays on Jan 13 and Jan 27| ATCMA 会员福利:ATCMA即将于 1 月 13 日和 1 月 27 日重播讲座视频

Dear member,   Happy New Year to you and your families.   We are  delighted to invite you for our upcoming seminar video replays on Zoom.   For the month of January, the seminar video replays are scheduled as follows:   January 13 Video: Topic: Overview of the CTCMA Quality Assurance Program – Practice Support Program Speaker: Peggy Yu Language: English and Chinese Video Replay Time on Zoom: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Video Introduction: Understand the reasons for the CTCMA’s new Practice Support Program (PSP) Learn the components and steps of the PSP Learn how