CITCM > Acupuncture Market Potentials

Acupuncture market potentials: In Alberta the average wage for experienced acupuncturists practicing full-time may earn from $60,000 to over $120,000 per year.

The Rise of TCM is not a short-term trend, but appears to have become a permanent fixture in Canadian Society, as demonstrated by the number of institutions dedicated to researching and teaching it's concepts. Many mainstream entities not only recognise the efficacy of some of the aspects of TCM but also accept acupuncture treatment coverage for injured claimants. These include worker's compensation boards in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Yukon and Ontario, many insurance companies (e.g Pacific Blue Cross and Maritime Life) and even Veterans Affairs Canada.*

The fact that medical professionals are in short supply together with the rising interest in TCM and acupuncture leaves many new opportunities for DTCM and acupuncturists to build a thriving practice. Either working as a self employed practitioner or sharing space with other practitioners (massage therapist, physiotherapist, and chiropractors to name a few), the opportunity for TCM practitioners and acupuncturists to build a prosperous practice has never been greater.

The Natural Healing occupational group is expected to grow 1.1 to 2.1 % each year from 2003 to 2008 in Alberta. Additional job openings will be created by employment turnover. Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next five to ten years.**

* Source Canada Asia Commentary Dec 2003 issue
**Source from Alberta Human Resources and Employment

(Licensed practitioners of TCM as of the mid 2003)
Source: College of TCM Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC, Alberta Acupuncture Committee, and the Ordre des Acupuncteurs du Quebec.

CITCM > Curriculum Comparison

Curriculum comparison: The curricula of CITCM is based on the five years acupuncture and TCM degree program in China and modified to North American standards.

The curricula of CITCM is based on the five years acupuncture and TCM degree program in China and modified to North American standards. Both the Acupuncture Diploma Program and TCM Doctor Program offered by CITCM meets or exceed the regulation requirements of Alberta, BC and United States (NCCAOM). The curricula are set at the highest standard in Canada for this type of programs.

CITCM Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
NCCAOM National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture andOriental Medicine