About CTCMPAO & Registation

The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO) is established under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act, 2006. It works in consultation with the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to ensure the public has access to safe, competent and ethical services from qualified traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) professionals. It regulates the profession to protect the public by: Setting standards for entry to practice; Setting standards of practice and programs to assure the quality of practice of members; Investigating complaints regarding professional conduct and practices of members. If you want find your professionals click this page http://tcmpao.asicanada.net/imis15/registry Registration When do I need to register as a member of the College (CTCMPAO)? You must register with CTCMPAO when the Registration Regulation under the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act, 2006 is approved by government and comes into force (April 1, 2013). At that time, you cannot practice traditional Chinese medicine, or hold yourself out as qualified to practise traditional Chinese medicine unless you are registered as a member of CTCMPAO. This website will post updated information on progress. Practitioners are encouraged to pay close attention to the CTCMPAO announcements on this website to prepare for eventual registration. You may also wish to contact the College from time to time by phone, email or mail.