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KMID : 0877120160290020107
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Journal of Korean Medical History
2016 Volume.29 No. 2 p.107 ~ p.115
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Current Status on Education and Evaluation of Acupuncture and TCM in Canada
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Hong Ji-Seong
Han Chang-Hyun
Kang Yeon-Seok
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Abstract
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Purposes : The Purpose of this study was to review a current status on acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine in Canada focusing on the rules of regulatory bodies of 5 states including legislation history, development in professional self-regulation, education and evaluation system.
Methods : Based on literature review, we studied on 5 legislated states cases, educational accreditation status and licensure system. We also interviewed on a person who is a chair of CTCMA & CARB-TCMPA and more TCM practitioners in British Columbia within educational topics.
Results & Conclusions : Acupuncture legislations have been approved by the governments in Canada between 1988 and 2014 within the acceptance of self-regulation. Since then, regulatory bodies in each states have tried to strengthen their duties and rights as a healthcare professionals. Based on firm laws and regulations, occupational competency-based education in acupuncture and TCM has been gradually improved and established quite well in parallel with a development of higher educational system in Canada.
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KEYWORD
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Acupuncture and TCM in Canada, Legislation, Self-regulation, Occupational Competency-based Education and Evaluation system
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