Role of the College

The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CTCMPANL) functions in union with the Newfoundland Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) in regulating the practice of Acupuncture in accordance with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in this province.

The public is served and protected by the College by:

• Approving a program of study and education for the purpose of establishing education requirements.
• Developing entry to practice requirements for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and acupuncturists, including annual renewal or re-certification requirements and continuing competency requirements
• Establishing a scope of practice Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and acupuncturists
• Establishing standards of practice for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and acupuncturists
• Developing a code of ethics for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and acupuncturists
• Participating in the development of national competencies
• Participating in the establishment and development of a national board exam
• Organizing and delivering the national exam as required

The CTCMPANL is represented on the Board and in the Committees of the Newfoundland Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) and the Canadian Alliance of Regulatory Bodies of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CARB-TCMPA)

Role of the Council

Role of the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals

The Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) is an independent body established by legislation under the Health Professions Act (2010). The Council is responsible for enforcing the regulations of seven health groups designated under the Act. These professions include:

• Acupuncturists
• Audiologists
• Speech Language Pathologist
• Dental Hygienists
• Medical Laboratory Technologists
• Midwives, and
• Respiratory Therapists

The NLCHP, in consultation with the Colleges, is responsible for regulating all groups in the areas of registration, professional standards, quality assurance, and discipline. The NLCHP, with two members from each of the professional groups and six public representatives shall act to:

• support the quality and safety of health services;
• enhance public protection;
• improve patient safety and strengthen the regulatory system, and
• facilitate patient-centered inter-professional collaboration and care

The CTCMPANL would like to acknowledge the other Regulatory Colleges along with Canadian Alliance of Regulatory Bodies (CARB-TCMPA) for continued collaboration on the Regulation of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Canada.

• College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners + Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMPA)
• College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA)
• College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners + Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPA)
• Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec (OAQ)

The Canadian Alliance of Regulatory Bodies of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CARB-TCMPA)

Our Mission

Our mission is to protect the public by establishing a system of mandatory registration in which practitioners have to meet and maintain standards of practice, education, competence and ethical conduct in TCM and acupuncture care.