| DESCRIPTION: |
A registered Acupuncturist is a complementary healthcare practitioner diagnosing and treating patients
based on the philosophical approach of yin and yang. Acupuncture falls within the ambit of Chinese
Medicine, viewing health and sickness in terms of the human body's harmonies and disharmonies. In
an acupuncture treatment, acupuncture needles are inserted at specific points on the human body that
would be appropriate for that particular condition or symptom. Acupuncture is a method of accessing
and harmonising the human body's natural flow of energy in order to restore health. |
| AWARDING CRITERIA |
| For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Acupuncture, NQF Level 8. |
| Experiential Learning or Experience |
| The AHPCSA will enter into discussions with the institution regarding the offering of an internship. |
| Competency Assessment |
| N/A |
| Designation RPL Statement |
| This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| RETAINING CRITERIA |
| In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Code of Conduct |
| Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
| 40 CPD points in a two-year cycle. |
| Fees |
| Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
