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AAATCMD Membership

The Alberta Association of Acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medical Doctors is a provincial association of professional Acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctors. Registered Acupuncturists are currently governed by the province’s Health Disciplines Act and Acupuncture Regulations.

Membership Benefits

AAATCMD welcomes applications from all Acupuncturists/TCM doctors who are compliant with the above criteria. Members receive access to AAATCMD benefits, which include:

  • Continuous improvement of your professional skills via our monthly continuing education forums.
  • Exclusive access to online webcasts of select professional development forums.
  • Subscription to AAATCMD newsletter, highlighting events that are newsworthy for Acupuncture Professionals.
  • Inclusion in AAATCMD member database.
  • Online advertisement for your business.
  • Professional Prestige.

Membership Fee Schedule

AAATCMD Full Membership

Initial Application Registration Fee...$50
First Year Membership Fee (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31):...$100
First Year Membership Fee (July. 1 – Dec. 31):...$50

AAATCMD Student Membership

Initial Application Registration Fee...$0
First Year Membership Fee (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31):...$50
First Year Membership Fee (July. 1 – Dec. 31):...$25

Full Membership

AAATCMD Full Membership

Full Membership Eligibility

An applicant is eligible to apply for full membership if the applicant

  • Has satisfactorily completed a formal, comprehensive, institution-based training in Traditional Chinese Medicine with a curriculum of minimum 2800 hours, or has satisfactorily completed another form of training that is substantially equivalent to the training program as mentioned above;
  • Has met the TCM competency requirement as defined by the Association,
  • Has satisfactorily completed an examination approved by the Association;
  • Has completed and submitted the application form prescribed by the Association and has paid the applicable fees;
  • Is practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine, and must have their clinic approved by the Association.
    Full members are eligible to hold office, are entitled to all benefits provided by the Association and have the right to vote.

Objectives

  • To represent our members in liaison with Alberta government in the process of establishing legislation for Traditional Chinese Medical Doctors in Alberta.
  • To promote the recognition of the profession of Traditional Chinese Medical Doctor among the public.
  • To maintain the professional standards of practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine among our members.

Permitted Modes Of Practice

The technical modes of practice that the members of the Association may use are all the safe techniques, which are based on the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as described in the TCM Competency requirement defined by the CAA.

Application Checklist

Your membership application is considered submitted only when the AAATCMD office has received ALL pieces of information required in order to process the application including the full payment amount.

  1. Copy of photo identification (drivers license, passport or citizen card)
  2. 1 copy of diploma/degree certification in TCM training and education
  3. 1 copy of Certificate of Alberta Acupuncturist Registration
  4. TOTAL $150 (for first year) and $100 for subsequent years
  5. Please submit the required TOTAL fee with your application immediately after applying. Please submit this payment by e-transfer to membership@aaatcmd.ca.

Notwithstanding any justifiable qualifications the Association has the discretion and right to refuse admission of the applicant without giving any explanation. The Association reserves the right to revoke the membership of the member.

AAATCMD Full Member Application

Student Membership

AAATCMD Student Membership

Student Membership Eligibility

An applicant is eligible to apply for student membership if the applicant:

  • Is full or part time studying Traditional Chinese Medicine or Acupuncture; and
  • Has completed and submitted the application form prescribed by the Association and has paid the applicable fees.
  • Student members can apply at any time for full membership status after fulfilling the requirements for Full Membership as determined by the Association.
  • Student members are entitled to benefits as determined by the Association.
  • They are not eligible to hold office and don’t have the right to vote.

Objectives

  • To represent our members in liaison with Alberta government in the process of establishing legislation for Traditional Chinese Medical Doctors in Alberta.
  • To promote the recognition of the profession of Traditional Chinese Medical Doctor among the public.
  • To maintain the professional standards of practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine among our members.

Permitted Modes Of Practice

The technical modes of practice that the members of the Association may use are all the safe techniques, which are based on the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as described in the TCM Competency requirement defined by the Association.

Application Checklist

Your membership application is considered submitted only when the AAATCMD office has received ALL pieces of information required in order to process the application including the full payment amount.

  1. Copy of photo identification (drivers license, passport or citizen card)
  2. Proof of student status (copy of valid student ID or a letter from the school).
  3. Please submit the required TOTAL fee with your application immediately after applying. Please submit this payment by e-transfer to membership@aaatcmd.ca.

Notwithstanding any justifiable qualifications the Association has the discretion and right to refuse admission of the applicant without giving any explanation. The Association reserves the right to revoke the membership of the member.

AAATCMD Student Member Application