Comments on: Regulation and registration of Acupuncture under New Zealand law (HPCA Act) http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine: latest acupuncture research, news, thoughts. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dr Vitalis Acupuncture http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-3929 Dr Vitalis Acupuncture Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:45:00 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-3929 Keep yourself updated by subscribing to our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-V-Acupuncture/23879680612?sk=wall (just press the like button).  Keep yourself updated by subscribing to our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-V-Acupuncture/23879680612?sk=wall (just press the like button). 

]]> By: Dr Vitalis Acupuncture http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-3825 Dr Vitalis Acupuncture Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:20:00 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-3825 *Update* from NZASA:  Submissions were called for by the Ministry of Health in July 2011 regarding the application for regulation of Chinese Medicine.   Thirty five (35) submissions were received by the Ministry, and these are currently being analysed by the MOH which will then make a recommendation to the Minister regarding the regulation of Chinese Medicine.   NZASA has been advised that *no decision about regulation will be made this year*, and further information has been called for regarding blended authorities.  The Minister has clearly stated that no new Boards/Councils will be established, and therefore Chinese Medicine must be blended into an existing HPCA registration Board or Council.   This means that a current HPCA Board/Council will have to agree to host Chinese Medicine.  This agreement will form part of the advice given to the Minister of Health.   Once the Ministry has completed its processes, the final decision regarding regulation is in the hands of the Minister of Health, regardless of the advice and recommendation from the Ministry of Health team. *Update* from NZASA: 

Submissions were called for by the Ministry of Health in July 2011 regarding the application for regulation of Chinese Medicine.
 
Thirty five (35) submissions were received by the Ministry, and these are currently being analysed by the MOH which will then make a recommendation to the Minister regarding the regulation of Chinese Medicine.
 
NZASA has been advised that *no decision about regulation will be made this year*, and further information has been called for regarding blended authorities.  The Minister has clearly stated that no new Boards/Councils will be established, and therefore Chinese Medicine must be blended into an existing HPCA registration Board or Council.
 
This means that a current HPCA Board/Council will have to agree to host Chinese Medicine.  This agreement will form part of the advice given to the Minister of Health.
 
Once the Ministry has completed its processes, the final decision regarding regulation is in the hands of the Minister of Health, regardless of the advice and recommendation from the Ministry of Health team.

]]> By: RW http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-3320 RW Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:23:00 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-3320 As far as I know, currently you don't need any qualification to start practicing acupuncture in New Zealand. You need to be a member of one of the professional organisations to be able to claim for treatment of injuries which are covered by ACC. These organisations have their own criteria regarding qualifications, but we do know that there are quite a few acupuncturists who have received NZ National Diploma of Acupuncture from New Zealand School of Acupuncture, who haven't actually studied there. You have to have a valid working permit or to be a permanent resident / citizen of New Zealand. Get proper legal advice from a lawyer in NZ before making any decisions regarding practicing acupuncture in NZ. As far as I know, currently you don’t need any qualification to start practicing acupuncture in New Zealand. You need to be a member of one of the professional organisations to be able to claim for treatment of injuries which are covered by ACC. These organisations have their own criteria regarding qualifications, but we do know that there are quite a few acupuncturists who have received NZ National Diploma of Acupuncture from New Zealand School of Acupuncture, who haven’t actually studied there.

You have to have a valid working permit or to be a permanent resident / citizen of New Zealand.

Get proper legal advice from a lawyer in NZ before making any decisions regarding practicing acupuncture in NZ.

]]> By: Rajan Naik http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-3319 Rajan Naik Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:36:00 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-3319 i am practising acupuncturist for last 17 years with appreciable clinical experience in classical, TCM, Scalp, Auriculo puncture from India. I am having different Valid Certifications, Diploma in Acupuncture. How can i start Practising Acupuncture in NewZealand i am practising acupuncturist for last 17 years with appreciable clinical experience in classical, TCM, Scalp, Auriculo puncture from India. I am having different Valid Certifications, Diploma in Acupuncture. How can i start Practising Acupuncture in NewZealand

]]> By: Vitalis http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-2844 Vitalis Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:18:00 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-2844 There are hundreds of acupuncturists in NZ. A personal recommendation is one way to find one. It's a good idea to check their qualification and if they have current practicing certificate. If you are in Auckland could always come and see me! ;) There are hundreds of acupuncturists in NZ. A personal recommendation is one way to find one. It’s a good idea to check their qualification and if they have current practicing certificate.

If you are in Auckland could always come and see me! ;)

]]> By: LT http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-2835 LT Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:24:00 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-2835 How do you find a decent acupuncturist who understands english currently seeing one who doesn't quite understand me How do you find a decent acupuncturist who understands english currently seeing one who doesn’t quite understand me

]]> By: vitalis.co.nz http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-43 vitalis.co.nz Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:18:38 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-43 Hi Andrew, to schedule a test you have to contact one of the acupuncture professional organisations such as New Zealand Register of Acupuncture. They will provide with the info you require.<br />Regards,<br />Vitalis Hi Andrew, to schedule a test you have to contact one of the acupuncture professional organisations such as New Zealand Register of Acupuncture. They will provide with the info you require.
Regards,
Vitalis

]]> By: Andrew http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-42 Andrew Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:27:50 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-42 Hey there! I am currently studying TCM at ACTCM in San Francisco. My wife is from NZ and we may relocate at some point. You mentioned that a board certified practitioner from the US may have to take a test to be certified in NZ. How does one schedule to take the test? When I graduate, I will be taking the very difficult California Boards and the US National Boards and would love to test in NZ with everything fresh in my mind. <br /><br />Thanks, <br />Andrew Hey there! I am currently studying TCM at ACTCM in San Francisco. My wife is from NZ and we may relocate at some point. You mentioned that a board certified practitioner from the US may have to take a test to be certified in NZ. How does one schedule to take the test? When I graduate, I will be taking the very difficult California Boards and the US National Boards and would love to test in NZ with everything fresh in my mind.

Thanks,
Andrew

]]> By: vitalis.co.nz http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-40 vitalis.co.nz Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:14 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-40 If you come from overseas, no matter how qualified you are, you will need to pass a theory and clinical assessment. I recon both are really easy, but may take up quite a lot of your time. <br /><br />Theory assessment includes Ethics, Precautions & Contraindications<br />and Point Location.<br /><br />Practical assessment used to include a treatment of a patient or two with an assessor present. If you come from overseas, no matter how qualified you are, you will need to pass a theory and clinical assessment. I recon both are really easy, but may take up quite a lot of your time.

Theory assessment includes Ethics, Precautions & Contraindications
and Point Location.

Practical assessment used to include a treatment of a patient or two with an assessor present.

]]> By: vitalis.co.nz http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-39 vitalis.co.nz Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:30:16 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-39 Hi R, <br /><br />currently NZRA's minimum qualification requirement is as follows: <br /><br />TCM -Trained Applicants: <br /> <br />TCM -Trained Applicants must provide evidence of completion of four years study of <br />acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. (3600 total hours study which includes a <br />minimum of 500 supervised clinical training but may include up to 720 hours of supervised <br />clinical training). <br /> <br />Other Health Disciplines: <br /> <br />Persons from other health disciplines may become NZRA members after providing evidence <br />of the completion of two years study of which the core modality comprises TCM diagnosis <br />and Acupuncture theory. (1800 total hours study, which must include a minimum of 500 <br />hours of supervised clinical training). <br /><br />Regards, <br />Vitalis Hi R,

currently NZRA's minimum qualification requirement is as follows:

TCM -Trained Applicants:

TCM -Trained Applicants must provide evidence of completion of four years study of
acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. (3600 total hours study which includes a
minimum of 500 supervised clinical training but may include up to 720 hours of supervised
clinical training).

Other Health Disciplines:

Persons from other health disciplines may become NZRA members after providing evidence
of the completion of two years study of which the core modality comprises TCM diagnosis
and Acupuncture theory. (1800 total hours study, which must include a minimum of 500
hours of supervised clinical training).

Regards,
Vitalis

]]> By: Anonymous http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-38 Anonymous Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:31:57 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-38 Hi <br />I read your comments on cross crediting acupuncture qualifications. I am currently a member of the British Acupuncture Council and am a New Zealander returning to Auckland in August 2009.<br />I have a Bachelor of Science (acupuncture) degree from the UK.<br />What is the process of cross-crediting? to qualify for the register of acupuncturists in NZ?<br />R Hi
I read your comments on cross crediting acupuncture qualifications. I am currently a member of the British Acupuncture Council and am a New Zealander returning to Auckland in August 2009.
I have a Bachelor of Science (acupuncture) degree from the UK.
What is the process of cross-crediting? to qualify for the register of acupuncturists in NZ?
R

]]> By: vitalis.co.nz http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-37 vitalis.co.nz Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:29:33 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-37 Hi K,<br/>if you comply with immigration requirements and can legally work in New Zealand, you do not need to join anything to practice acupuncture in NZ. <br/>However, acupuncture soon may become regulated, and your diploma may be insufficient. You may need to obtain a higher qualification and join a professional organisation such as New Zealand Register of Acupuncture or New Zealand Acupuncture Standards Authority. <br/>Hope this helps your decision. <br/>Cheers!<br/>Vitalis Hi K,
if you comply with immigration requirements and can legally work in New Zealand, you do not need to join anything to practice acupuncture in NZ.
However, acupuncture soon may become regulated, and your diploma may be insufficient. You may need to obtain a higher qualification and join a professional organisation such as New Zealand Register of Acupuncture or New Zealand Acupuncture Standards Authority.
Hope this helps your decision.
Cheers!
Vitalis

]]> By: Kit http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-36 Kit Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:59:00 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-36 Vitalis,<br/>I have done a Diploma in acpuncture in Hong Kong. If I want to practice in New Zealand, do I need to join New Zealand Register of Acupuncture Incorporated and New Zealand Acupuncture Standards Authority Incorporated first? <br/>I would love to go to NZ and I am not sure the immigration procedures. I hope the acupuncture would help.<br/>Thanks,<br/>KK Vitalis,
I have done a Diploma in acpuncture in Hong Kong. If I want to practice in New Zealand, do I need to join New Zealand Register of Acupuncture Incorporated and New Zealand Acupuncture Standards Authority Incorporated first?
I would love to go to NZ and I am not sure the immigration procedures. I hope the acupuncture would help.
Thanks,
KK

]]> By: vitalis.co.nz http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-26 vitalis.co.nz Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:41:59 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-26 Hi T,<br/>acupuncture is still not regulated in New Zealand.<br/>V. Hi T,
acupuncture is still not regulated in New Zealand.
V.

]]> By: Anonymous http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html/comment-page-1#comment-25 Anonymous Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:39:00 +0000 http://acupuncture.vitalis.co.nz/2007/08/regulation-and-registration-of-acupuncture-under-new-zealand-law-hpca-act.html#comment-25 I read the email on your website from an acupuncturist in California, US. I believe the letter was dated Aug 2007 and at that time there weren't any regulations regarding acupuncture.<br/>Has that changed?<br/>What are the requirements?<br/>Currently I am licensed in the states of New York and Virginia, and I am considering moving to NZ.<br/>What is the scope of practice?<br/>Thanks for your time and information. <br/>T. I read the email on your website from an acupuncturist in California, US. I believe the letter was dated Aug 2007 and at that time there weren’t any regulations regarding acupuncture.
Has that changed?
What are the requirements?
Currently I am licensed in the states of New York and Virginia, and I am considering moving to NZ.
What is the scope of practice?
Thanks for your time and information.
T.

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