A-5.1, r. 6 - Regulation respecting the standards for equivalence of diplomas or training for the issue of a permit by the Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec

Section 3 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

3. A candidate is granted a diploma equivalence if the diploma was obtained on completion of studies equivalent to at least 2,640 hours of study at the college level, including 1,980 hours of training specific to the field of acupuncture, apportioned as follows:

(1)  at least 510 hours in subjects dealing with anatomy, surface anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, hygiene and asepsis, first aid and clinical assessment;

(2)  at least 885 theory and laboratory hours in subjects dealing with the clinical assessment of the energetic state of a person according to the traditional oriental method, including:

(a)  at least 240 hours on the basic theories of the traditional oriental method including thought processes, concepts, vocabulary, functioning, physiology and etiopathology;

(b)  at least 150 hours on the meridians and acupuncture points, including the fundamentals of palpation;

(c)  at least 90 hours in instrument handling techniques;

(d)  at least 285 hours on clinical assessment of the energetic state of a person according to the traditional oriental method;

(e)  at least 45 hours in communication and support assistance; and

(f)  at least 75 hours in treatment methods and semiology;

(3)  at least 90 hours on the aspects of practising acupuncture in Québec and on managing an acupuncture office; and

(4)  at least 480 hours of clinical training.

O.C. 147-2006, s. 3.