Registration

Announcement:

0ec. 02, 2022 Possible Mailing/Delivery Delay During December 2022

Step-by-step instructions on how to apply for registration is available by clicking on the options below:

• New Graduates of an Education Program in BC
• New Graduates of an Education Program in Another Canadian Province
• Internationally Trained Practitioner
• Practitioner Practising in Another Canadian Jurisdiction
• Student Attending an Education Program in BC
• Current Registrant Applying for Another Title

Registration Titles

A person must be registered with the College in order to practice traditional Chinese medicine and use the following reserved titles:

• Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Dr.TCM) A registrant authorized to practise acupuncture, and prescribe, compound or dispense Chinese herbal medicine. This registrant has met training/examination requirements at a higher level than registrants with the other titles.
• Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P.) A registrant authorized to practise acupuncture, and prescribe, compound or dispense Chinese herbal medicine.
• Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) A registrant authorized to practise acupuncture.
• Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist (R.TCM.H.) A registrant authorized to prescribe, compound or dispense Chinese herbal medicine.
• Student Registrant A registrant authorized to provide services while under the general supervision of a full registrant.

It is the responsibility of the applicant/registrant to read the Health Professions Act (BC) and the CTCMA Bylaws to understand the registration requirements and the statutory responsibilities of a regulated health professional.