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32200 - Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists

Broad Occupation Category

3 - Health occupations.

TEER

2 - Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years.

Major Group

32 - Technical occupations in health.

Sub-major Group

322 - Practitioners of natural healing.

Minor Group

3220 - Practitioners of natural healing.

Main Duties

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders using Traditional Chinese Medicine frameworks
  • Explain treatment procedures, risks, and benefits to patients
  • Administer acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, and related therapies
  • Provide treatments such as cupping, moxibustion, Gua Sha, and auriculotherapy
  • Prescribe herbal medicines, supplements, and dietary recommendations
  • Provide Tui Na therapy and guidance in Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan practices
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for patients
  • Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment protocols
  • Maintain detailed patient records and documentation
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals when required

Employment Requirements

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

  • Completion of a four- to five-year diploma program in Traditional Chinese Medicine OR recognized international medical training in TCM is required.
  • Acupuncturists typically require completion of a three- to four-year diploma program in acupuncture or equivalent supervised training.
  • Registration with a provincial regulatory authority is required in provinces such as Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Successful completion of provincial licensing examinations is required.
  • Internationally educated practitioners must complete credential assessment and regulatory exams before practice.
  • Opportunities for self-employment and private practice are common in this profession.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists Salary Prospects

Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)22.00
Median ($/hour)29.67
High ($/hour)55.00
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