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Overview of accreditation for acupuncture programs

Under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, the Medical Board of Australia can ‘endorse’ the registration of suitably qualified practitioners. An endorsement of registration recognises that a person has additional qualifications and expertise in an approved area of practice. 

Medical practitioners who wish to use the title “acupuncturist” must either have their registration endorsed for acupuncture by the Medical Board of Australia or be registered by the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia. 

Access the Accreditation standards for programs of study leading to endorsement of registration of Medical Practitioners for Acupuncture 2017.

Accreditation procedures

The AMC has standard policies and procedures for accreditation of programs of study leading to endorsement of registration of medical practitioners for acupuncture. These cover confidentiality, conflicts of interest, complaints and appeals, and the key steps in the accreditation process. 

Access the Procedures for assessment and accreditation of programs leading to endorsement of registration of Medical Practitioners for Acupuncture 2022.
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