Applicants educated in Alberta can apply for examinations if:
- The applicant has obtained a diploma from a program in acupuncture; OR
- The applicant will be graduating with a diploma from a program in acupuncture in June of the same year as the spring exam.
Applicants educated in a Canadian jurisdiction outside of Alberta must upload a copy of their diploma and transcripts to their online application form. Additional documentation, such as a program syllabus, may be requested.
International applicants must upload an education credential assessment from a designated organization and copy of their diploma to their online application form. The education credential assessment must indicate a minimum 3 years of training in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine or Medicine with a focus in Chinese Medicine. Additional documentation may be requested.
- More information on eligible credential assessments can be found in the International Graduates section on our Applications page.
The Alberta Acupuncture Registration Examinations (AARE) test the occupational competencies of entry-level acupuncturists to ensure safe, competent, and ethical practice. Successful completion of the AARE is one of the requirements for registration with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (College). The AARE includes the following components:
Applicants educated in Alberta can apply for examinations if:
Applicants educated in a Canadian jurisdiction outside of Alberta must upload a copy of their diploma and transcripts to their online application form. Additional documentation, such as a program syllabus, may be requested.
International applicants must upload an education credential assessment from a designated organization and copy of their diploma to their online application form. The education credential assessment must indicate a minimum 3 years of training in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine or Medicine with a focus in Chinese Medicine. Additional documentation may be requested.
To apply for examinations, candidates must submit applications on the College’s Member Portal.
Instructions on How to Create an Account and How to Apply for Exams can be found on our Member Portal Support page.
To request special accommodations for your exam(s), submit the Request for Accommodations Form to [email protected]
The fee for the Pan-Canadian exam is $915.00.
Fees for the Safety, Modalities, and Acupuncture points exams can be found in the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta Fee Schedule (under Operations Policies).
The Safety, Modalities, and Acupuncture Points exams take place in person in Edmonton, Alberta.
The Pan-Canadian exam takes place in person and can be taken at the following locations across Canada:
Edmonton Fort McMurray
Red Deer Lloydminster
Kelowna Surrey
Nanaimo Vancouver
Prince George Victoria
Moncton
Kingston St. Catharine’s
Ottawa Sudbury
London Thunder Bay
Markham Toronto
Mississauga Windsor
Study Materials:
What to Expect on Exam Day:
Policies and Standards:
Answers to questions regarding exams can be found on our AARE Exams FAQs Page.
If candidates have additional questions not answered on the FAQs Page, they can contact the College at [email protected] or 780-466-7787. Answers to these additional questions will be added to the FAQs Page.