College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario

The College (CTCMPAO) is established under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act, 2006.

It works in consultation with the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to ensure the public has access to safe, competent and ethical services from qualified traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) professionals.

Looking for a TCM Practitioner/Acupuncturist? Click here. Please click on the link above to visit our public registry of registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists in Ontario
The CTCMPAO’s mandate is to serve and protect the public.

A 5-member Transitional Council cannot operate and make legitimate decisions.

Regulation discriminates TCM professionals in favour of Western health care providers.

Regulation will destroy the TCM profession.

Practitioners who only speak Chinese will not be accepted for registration..

Regulated health professionals will automatically be registered.

Practitioners appointed to the Transitional Council will automatically be registered.

The number of members to be appointed to the Transitional Council is subject to the discretion of the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and approval of the government. No minimum or maximum number is required. Regardless of the number of members, the Transitional Council has the authority to operate and carry out activities defined in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act, 2006.

The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) framework is not intended to judge the value of specific health care practices or the value of one health care theory over another. It protects the public. By indicating that a registered practitioner is qualified to practice in a regulated health care field, it helps patients make informed choices. In the event of complaints, abuse or harm, patients have recourse through the investigations, complaints and disciplinary processes of the regulatory colleges.

Regulation will enhance and promote the TCM profession as it is given the regulatory health care status under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) by the government. Regulation adds to the credibility of each registered TCM member as patients can be sure that they are receiving safe, competent and ethical care from qualified practitioners who meet the standards of the CTCMPAO; and in case of concern, they can report to the CTCMPAO.

To be considered for Grandparented Registration, a practitioner who can only speak Chinese can submit a written plan on how to communicate with non-Chinese speaking patients, other health care professionals and the health system for approval.

To be registered, all applicants must meet the registration requirements set out in the Registration Regulation that is approved by the government. No exemption will be given to any regulated health professionals.

As anyone applying for registration, a practitioner on the Transitional Council must undergo the same assessment process to be administered by an independent, neutral third party organization. He/she must meet the registration requirements before he/she can be registered to practice in Ontario.

Important Announcment: April 24, 2013

Registrar Emily Cheung Retires

Safety Program Test Results

Safety Program Test Results - March 23, 2013

Safety Program Test Results - May 8, 2013

Please search your results using your candidate number. The College will not be issuing result letters. If you have submitted your registration application, the results will be entered directly to your file.

Safety Program Test Accomodation for Grandparented Class Applicants who failed the Safety test due to a lack of understanding of English

Safety Program Test Accomodation Plan and Application Form.

Next Jurisprudence Course Test Date

May 23, 2013 in Scarborough area.

All sessions for the May 23rd Jurisprudence Test are full.

Confirmation letters will be sent out to candidates whose applications were received by the College before the capacity is reached. This confirmation will be sent to you by email before Friday, May 17th. Your cheque or money order will not be cashed if you are not confirmed for this session.

Delegation Policy is now available.

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May 1, 2013 - Update

Update regarding FOTCMA's allegations against the College.

安省中醫師及針灸師管理局最新公告

April 9, 2013 - Important Notice - 重要公告

Update on legal challenge by the Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Associations

針對中醫聯合會(簡稱“聯合會”)提出的法律訴訟之回應