Acupuncture

Program objectives
This program trains individuals to become acupuncturists in keeping with Quebec laws governing this particular profession. It seeks to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to become independent therapists capable of providing frontline services, assessing a person’s energetic state according to traditional Asian medicine and applying acupuncture treatments in an effort to improve the health of patients or relieve their pain. Part of the work of acupuncturists involves dealing with patients who consult them for various health issues. They evaluate the patient’s medical file and assess their energetic state. Following this, they prepare and apply a treatment plan and perform all necessary follow-ups. Acupuncturists also create and update clinical records for all of their patients. In the practice of their profession, they integrate Western concepts of biology, pathology and pharmacology in order to be able to understand the medical history of patients, work with multidisciplinary teams and, if needed, refer patients to other health professionals. Acupuncturists must consistently respect rules and regulations related to hygiene, safety and professional conduct while keeping legal considerations in mind. They generally work in their own private practice.

The profession of acupuncturist is regulated by the Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec. A DEC in Acupuncture gives Quebec acupuncturist candidates the possibility of writing the Ordre des acunpuncteurs’ exam with a view to obtaining a permit for practicing the profession of acupuncturist in Quebec.

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:

The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*

NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:

Secondary 5 Language of Instruction

Secondary 5 Second Language

Secondary 4 Mathematics

Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science

Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada

The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:

Secondary 5 Language of Instruction

Secondary 5 Second Language

Secondary 4 Mathematics

The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.

The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.

The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.

The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.

*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.