The registration process for an internationally educated applicant typically has 3 steps:
Exam Application and Qualification Assessment
Passing of the Alberta Acupuncture Registration Examinations (AARE)
Completion of the Registration Application
All internationally educated applicants must first apply for the AARE. The AARE is offered twice a year in April/October. The application opens around December/June.
Illustration of the registration process can be found here.
Internationally Educated Qualification Assessment
If you attended an Acupuncture Program outside of Canada, graduates must complete an education credential assessment as a part of their application to become a regulated member of the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta.
The assessment report ensures the education credentials are authentic and verifiable, and allows for the College to compare your credentials to the Alberta equivalent.
Internationally Educated Registration Process
The registration process for an internationally educated applicant typically has 3 steps:
All internationally educated applicants must first apply for the AARE. The AARE is offered twice a year in April/October. The application opens around December/June.
Illustration of the registration process can be found here.
Internationally Educated Qualification Assessment
If you attended an Acupuncture Program outside of Canada, graduates must complete an education credential assessment as a part of their application to become a regulated member of the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta.
The assessment report ensures the education credentials are authentic and verifiable, and allows for the College to compare your credentials to the Alberta equivalent.
Acceptable education credential assessment services: