Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM means the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and prevention of a disorder, imbalance or disease based on traditional Chinese medicine theory by utilization of the primary therapies.
TCM encompasses many different practices, including: acupuncture, moxibustion (burning an herb above the skin to apply heat to acupuncture points), Chinese herbal medicine, tui na (Chinese manipulative therapy), dietary therapy, and tai chi and qi gong (practices that combine specific movements or postures, coordinated breathing, and mental focus).
Brief History of TCM & Acupuncture Regulation in BC
Both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture are currently regulated under the Health Professions Act (B.C. Reg. 290). In 1996 the Government of British Columbia, Canada established the College of Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CABC). Subsequently, in 1999 CABC was expanded by the Government of British Columbia to amalgamate Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture as a whole in a unified college that then became known as the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC (CTCMA).
Effective April 12, 2003, a valid registration (professional license) issued by the College is required in order to practice TCM and acupuncture in British Columbia.
Educational Requirements to Practice TCM Acupuncture in BC
Under CTCMA Bylaws 48.1; The requirements for full registration are successful completion of not less than two (2) years of liberal arts or sciences study (comprised of at least 60 credits) in an accredited college or chartered/approved university acceptable to the registration committee as well as the completion of a TCM education program that meets the criteria in Schedule E of the CTCMA Bylaws.
Schedule E:
Finally, a practitioner must successfully complete the Pan-Canadian board examinations for each designation level as required by the CTCMA education and examination committee to be considered for full registration.
6 days ago
ATCMA MEMBER COURSE DISCOUNT ALERT!
Our friends at AcuSport Education are offering an in person Sports Medicine Acupuncture Foundational course in New Westminister, BC on Sept 10-11. The instructor is our very own ATCMA Co-VP Ian Dunsmuir!
ATCMA MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A 10% DISCOUNT!
To receive your discount, email your name and ATCMA member number to <iandunsmuir8@gmail.com> and Ian will help you process your discounted registration.
Course information is below and linked in the comments:
ALERT!! Upcoming MSK Sports Medicine Acupuncture course.
Want to learn how to comfortably assess and treat shoulder and neck conditions? Learn manual muscle tests, range of motion and other useful tests??
This foundational course will focus on common neck and shoulder injuries, including cervical degeneration, fallen pillow syndrome (luozhen), cervical strain and sprain, muscle tension headaches, rotator cuff and bicipital tendinopathy, as well as common muscle imbalances that are contributing factors to many other neck and shoulder injuries. We will cover orthopedic physical evaluations and manual muscle testing to assess the integrity of the channels and musculoskeletal system.
Innovative acupuncture protocols will be introduced including treatment to motor and acupuncture points to balance the somatic system. ... See MoreSee Less
Additional course details: www.sportsmedicineacupuncture.com/classes/sma-foundational-registration-live-in-person/
Can’t recommend this course more. Sad I will be out of town!! Everyone else, don’t miss it!
The discount code is now programmed in for the registration process. Go to the above link to register.
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