Student Membership Application
ATCMANS encourage students to become members of a professional acupuncture association in order to have a voice in the future development and regulation of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Nova Scotia as well as Canada.
Being part of a professional association can give many opportunities for students: access to seminars and workshop to strengthen and further their knowledge, the possibility to network with practitioners and learn from their experience, learn more about regulations and requirements to start and maintain a successful practice.
You can apply by submitting the form below or downloading the application HERE
Eligibility to become a Student member:
In order to be eligible for student memberships an applicant must:
Be over 18 years of age and of good moral character.
Be a Canadian citizen, a Landed Immigrant or possess a valid and relevant Work Permit
Be a student in good standing in a recognized full-time program of at least 3 years or equivalent hours (totaling 1900 minimum classroom and which include 450hrs clinical hours in the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine/Oriental Medicine Acupuncture).
Be more than 3 months from graduation
Annual membership dues
There is a $75 annual membership fee due when accepted into the association.
If a student member joins as a full member after graduation, the $100 application fee will be waived.