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History
and Background
QATCMA
–is
the abbreviated form of our
association with the full name of
“British
Columbia Qualified Acupuncturists
and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Practitioners Association”. It
was registered under the ‘Society
Act‘with the
British Columbia
government on September 13, 2000.
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About
Canadian
acupuncturists and TCM Alliance of BC
(Alliance)
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The
Alliance was registered under the
Society Act of the BC government on
July 8, 1996, after the amalgamation
of five acupuncture associations in
British Columbia
namely - Acupuncture
Association of British Columbia,
Canada Acupuncturists Headquarters
Association -BC Branch, Canadian
Chinese T.C.M. and Acupuncturists
Society, Canadian-Korean
Acupuncturist Society of B.C. and
United Acupuncturists Association of
B.C.
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The
Alliance merged with the QATCMA
formally on March 11, 2001 after
its
resolution at the Annual General
Meeting on January 28, 2001
Objectives
- To further the knowledge and the understanding of
acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- To promote the recognition of acupuncture as a method
of restoring and maintaining health distinct and different
in principle and philosophy from conventional Western
medicine.
- To encourage the establishment of acupuncture and
Traditional Chinese Medicine research foundation.
Goals
and Missions
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To
unify our profession by
representing the interests of
the profession and speak- ing with
one voice to the public.
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To
encourage a high standard of
practice and set guidelines in
regards
to fees charged for service.
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To
advise members on professional
standards in regards to advertising.To draft suggestions to the
CABC to follow a set standard for
professional conduct.
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Developing
good communication lines with the
government in regards to
establishing MSP coverage, and
agencies such as ICBC, Veteran’s
Affairs, Worker’s Compensation
Board, and third party insurers.
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To
lobby government agencies at all
levels where necessary to improve
the status of the profession.
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To
develop and sustain good
communication with the CTCMA.
We would like to state this
again that the registered
practitioners' association is
responsible for the PROFESSIONAL
INTERESTS while the CTCMA is
responsible for regulation of the
practitioners in the PUBLIC
INTEREST.
The two bodies require a good
working relationship in order to
both protect the public and develop
the profession.
In other words, we need each
other and it is time to work
together.
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To
be a source of support and
information in the quest for
developing research in the field
including offering expertise and
lobbying for funding.
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To
offer professional continuing
education courses for members
recognised for credit by the CTCMA.
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To
be a source of information to the
public including public education as
well as communication with the
media.
The
Purpose of Our Registration
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The QATCMA registration is a public statement by peers that an associate member is recognized as having the knowledge and skills necessary for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture and
TCM.
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The QATCMA, with acupuncture
organizations in other provinces,
will try to work toward the
acceptance of a national examination
and establish national standards
across the country.
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The
QATCMA will endeavour to participate
in the NAFTA Acupuncture Commission
for international cooperation and
recognition.
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Members
are entitled to designate themselves
as a “ Member of the QATCMA”
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