A certificate is required to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine. While there are many colleges in Ontario that offer a diploma in the study of acupuncture, it is important that the program is accredited to meet the standards of practice that are set by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). Acupuncture is also offered at other …show more content…
Some of these include, a completion of a post-secondary homeopathy programs, completion of a course that covers the laws and regulation within the profession, and an essay illustrating knowledge of homeopathy. While the /homeopathy Act was passed in Ontario in 2007, homeopaths are unable to perform controlled acts outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act (1991). Besides, the province Ontario, there are no Colleges of homeopathy present in any other province or territory in Canada. However, the practice itself is still regulated by the Canadian government. Substances that are provided by homeopaths are regulated by the government to ensure their