Practice(Currency) Hours Requirement

Regulated Acupuncturists are required to complete 1200 practice every five(5) years.  In addition, 600 of these hours must be direct practice hours every three(3) years.

 Direct practice includes:

  1. Hours of practice of the restricted activity of acupuncture as defined by Schedule 1 section 3(b) of the Health Professions Act, and
  2. Hours of practice of cupping, electro-acupuncture, acupressure and moxibustion

Details of these requirements can be found on our website at Policy and Practice

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