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CCHPBC Quality Assurance Knowledge Check: What TCM Licensees Need to Know
Reminder for all TCM Practitioners and Acupuncturists: CCHPBC’s 2026 Quality Assurance Knowledge Check is coming this fall. If you haven’t started reviewing the new professional standards yet, now is a good time to begin. Read on for more.
New CCHPBC Licence Numbers: Transition Begins September 1
CCHPBC has finalized the transition plan for new licence numbers across all four professions, and major insurance providers have been informed of the plan. For Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists, the transition to new licence numbers will take place on September 1, 2026. Learn more about steps to take and find CCHPBC links for support by reading ATCMA's blog.
Don't Get Caught Off Guard: Important Regulatory Updates for TCM Practitioners
The regulatory environment for TCM practitioners continues to change, sometimes without clear notification. To help you stay informed and compliant, we've compiled some of the latest updates on advocacy efforts, practice expectations, and important reminders that we want our members to know. If you're not already an ATCMA member, we encourage you to join us. Your membership supports the advocacy work that protects and advances our profession while ensuring practitioners stay informed about important regulatory developments. Together, we can continue building a stronger future for Traditional Chinese Medicine in British Columbia.
BC TCM Practitioners Speak: Survey Highlights Key Concerns and Priorities for the Profession
What do BC Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners think about recent regulatory changes and the future of the profession? ATCMA's recent survey reveals widespread concerns about rising costs, regulatory uncertainty, and restrictions affecting core TCM competencies, while also demonstrating strong support for scope modernization and protecting the integrity of TCM as a complete healthcare system. These findings provide valuable insight into the priorities and challenges facing TCM professionals across British Columbia.
ATCMA Survey May 2026 Scope of Practice and Regulations
ATCMA is inviting TCM practitioners in BC to complete a survey on the recent HPOA regulatory changes and their impact on practice, costs, and scope. The feedback will help guide future advocacy efforts and support discussions with government and stakeholders. Please complete the survey by May 30, 2026.
Clarifying Scope: Supplement Recommendations and the Role of R.Ac.s in BC
In my previous understanding, I believed that Registered Acupuncturists (R.Ac.s) were permitted to recommend certain Natural Health Products (NHPs), such as vitamins and supplements, within the context of patient care. Upon further review and confirmation from the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC), I want to correct that understanding.
ATCMA Leadership Meets with Ministry of Health: Positive Discussions About TCM Regulations and Scope of Practice
We're pleased to share an update on ATCMA's recent productive meeting with the Ministry of Health regarding Traditional Chinese Medicine regulations and scope of practice developments in British Columbia.
HPOA Implementation: What to Know Before April 1
With the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) coming into effect on April 1, 2026, regulatory changes will impact multiple health professions across British Columbia. To help ensure practitioners feel informed, prepared, and confident, the ATCMA is joining forces with our colleagues in the naturopathic, RMT, and chiropractic professions for a collaborative webinar. Attendance is limited to ATCMA members.
Mandatory Professional Liability insurance limit increase to $5M by Apr. 1, 2026
With the implementation of the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) on April 1, 2026, all Traditional Chinese Medicine professionals in British Columbia will be required to carry a minimum of $5 million in Professional Liability insurance. We encourage you to review your current coverage and take steps now to ensure your policy meets the new requirement ahead of the deadline.
Root, Branch, and the Future of Our Profession: A TCM Lens on Advocacy
Change can feel unsettling, especially when it affects the heart of how we practice. In this blog, ATCMA looks at today’s regulatory challenges through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, using familiar principles like root and branch, interconnected systems, adaptability, and patience to explain how we’re advocating for the profession. From scope of practice and public safety to the long-term future of TCM in British Columbia, this piece offers insight into why this work matters and how thoughtful, sustained advocacy helps ensure our medicine continues to grow and thrive.