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.

Prior to applying for exams, applicants educated in a Canadian jurisdiction outside of Alberta must first send a copy of their diploma and transcripts to registr[email protected] for education credential assessment.

Prior to applying for exams, International applicants must first complete an education credential assessment and send a copy of the completed assessment along with a copy of their diploma and transcripts to [email protected].

• More information on eligible credential assessments can be found in the International Graduates section on our Applications page.

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:

Study Materials:

• CAA Safety Handbook

What to Expect on Exam Day:

• Examination Orientation Video
• AARE Candidate Handbook (Updated Sept 2023)
• CARB TCMPA Candidate Handbook (Updated July 25, 2023)
• Pan-Canadian Examinations Candidate Performance Profile FAQ

Policies and Standards:

• Examination Policy
• Alberta Competency Standard for Acupuncturists

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.