(All links are to outside sources and will open in a new page)
Council
Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals – http://www.nlchp.ca/
Responsible for the regulation of seven health professions designated under the Health Professions Act (2010). For further information, refer to the Heading Role of the Council on this website.
Other Colleges within the Council
Newfoundland and Labrador College of Medical Laboratory Sciences – http://www.nlcmls.ca/
A professional association of Medical Laboratory Technologists working in medical laboratories throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The Newfoundland & Labrador College of Respiratory Therapists (NLCRT) – http://www.nlcrt.ca/
Regulates the practice of respiratory therapy in this province. Establishes the standards for the safe and ethical practice of respiratory therapy.
Newfoundland Health Regulations
Statutes of Newfoundland and Labrador 2010 – http://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/annualstatutes/2010/h01-02.c10.htm
The complete act which regulates some health professions in Newfoundland and Labrador
Acupuncturists Regulations – http://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/annualregs/2012/nr120075.htm Regulations for Acupuncturists
Proclamation Regulation and Associated Links
http://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/lists/proclamations/p2010h01-02_20121005.pdf – Proclamation of three Health Professions
http://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/lists/Proclamation.htm – Table of Acts subject to the Proclamation
http://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/tableregulations/tableofregulations_h01-02.htm – Table of Regulations
Regulatory Colleges across Canada
College and Association of Acupuncturists of Alberta – http://acupuncturealberta.ca/
The CAAA serves the public interest and supports the acupuncture profession by setting high standards of practice, education, competence and ethical conduct.
The Transitional Council of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario – http://www.ctcmpao.on.ca/
The (TC-CTCMPAO) is authorized by law, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act, 2006 and the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, to develop regulations and to establish the College for the governance of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practices in Ontario to protect the public’s right to safe, competent and ethical TCM care.
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturists of British Columbia – http://www.ctcma.bc.ca/index.aspBritish Columbia
CTCMA is an official professional licensing authority established in 1996 by the Government of British Columbia, Canada to regulate the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture in the Province.
Ordre des acupuncteurs du Quebec – http://www.o-a-q.org
The Office is responsible for the administration of the Affairs of the order and the application of the provisions of the Code of professions, the Act and regulations enacted by the Office.
National Group of Regulatory Bodies
Canadian Alliance of Regulatory Bodies for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CARB/ACOR TCMA) – Website under development
Canadian Alliance of Regulatory Bodies for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists is the national forum and voice of provincial and territorial regulatory bodies for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists. It is composed of provincial and territorial regulatory bodies that govern the practices of traditional Chinese Medicine. There are currently 5 members: British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Foreign Credentials
The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) – http://cicic.c/684/Acupuncturists_and_Practitioners_of_Traditional_Chinese_Medicine.canada?noc=3232.2 You will find information for foreign-trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture at this link. CICIC assists individuals who want to know how to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate bodies. It collects, organizes, and distributes information and acts as a national clearing house and referral service to support the recognition and portability of Canadian and international educational and occupational qualifications.
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