Membership & Requirement   |   Registration   |   Code of Ethics

   [ Member Type ]

  • Honorary Member
    On the recommendation of the Board of Directors, Honorary Membership will be awarded to any person other than an Ordinary Member who has made a substantial contribution to the promotion and advancement of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture


  • Ordinary Member
    Ordinary membership will be granted to those who meet any of the following requirements:
  1. Graduates in TCM of a recognized university with more than 5 years of clinical experience, or
  2. TCM practitioners who are knowledgeable in the theories and applications of TCM and have more than 5 years of clinical experience, or
  3. Acupuncture practitioners who are knowledgeable in the basic theories and applications of TCM, with 5 or more years of clinical experience, or have passed the Ontario Acupuncture Examination
  • Student Member
    Student membership will be granted to those who are taking TCM and acupuncture courses at a recognized TCM college
   [ Member Privileges ]

    Members will enjoy the following privileges:

  • Participation at academic seminars and social functions sponsored by the Association
  • Professional Liability Insurance premium discounts and other benefits
  • Right to address the Board of Directors regarding Association activities
  • The right to nominate, to vote, and if elected, to hold office
   [ Member Obligations ]

    Members will be obliged to:

  • Promote and protect the reputation of CAATCM
  • Abide by the code of ethics, objectives and by-laws of CAATCM
  • Participate in all Association functions
  • Remit annual membership fee on time
   [ Membership Fee ]

The Application processing fee for new member is $15.00 which is non-refundable.
First year membership fee is $160.00.
Annual membership renewal fee is $80.00 and is due on January 1st of every year.
   [ Executives ]

The Chairman and the President of the Association will be elected by members at the General Membership Meeting. The term of office will be for 5 year. Members in good standing will be eligible for election.
The Board of Directors, consisting of six (6) members, will be nominated by the Chairman and the President.
   [ Application Procedures ]

  1. Download and complete the Application Form, this form may also be obtained from CAATCM office
    ( Application Form )
  2. Return the completed application to CAATCM office at 3195 Sheppard Ave. East 2nd Floor, Scarborough, Ontario M1T 3K1 together wit

    3. - Two passport size photos
    - Copies of education transcript
    - Copies of academic and clinical credentials
    - Processing fee: $15.00 First year membership fee: $160.00
  3. You will be notified in due course if your application has been accepted
  4. Should your application be declined, the membership fee will be refunded to you