Acupuncture Continuing Education Requirements for British Columbia

The CTCMA of British Columbia mandates that acupuncturists complete 50 CE every two years April 1st – March 31st on even number years.
ACE is listed on the CTCMA website as an Online Course Provider.

 

Courses below apply for Category B distance learning.

A minimum of 6 out of the 50 CE must be in-person hours, and 4 of the 50 hours must focus on ethical practice in TCM/A which can be met by activities under any category.

Below is the breakdown of all of the categories according to the CTCMA of British Columbia:

Category A:

Live (i.e., real-time) in person or online interactive workshops, seminars, or training when attendance is taken and monitored; or electronically offered CE when attendance is taken and monitored and when there is an assessment tool for the course.

Category B:

“Self-study” such as review of professional publications, academic journals, bylaws and standards, and include online/distance learning courses and webinars when no attendance is taken and/or when no assessment tool is available.

Category C:

“Structured interactive activities” which can be regularly scheduled or routine consultations with peers or case conferences.

Category D:

Includes utilizing the Practice Support Program (PSP) to assess practice and develop individualized continuing learning plan of activities that can enhance the registrant’s TCM/A practice.