Traditional Chinese Medicine: where I am
I want to be clear about my status, because Chinese medicine is a regulated profession in Australia.
What I have
I completed a Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is an accredited program on the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia list. I finished the course in September 2024.
What I do not have yet
I am not yet registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia through AHPRA. Until I am registered, I will not:
- use the protected titles "Chinese medicine practitioner", "acupuncturist", "Chinese herbal medicine practitioner", "Chinese herbal dispenser" or "Oriental medicine practitioner";
- say or imply that I am registered; or
- offer Chinese medicine treatment as a registered practitioner.
My next steps
I am working through the AHPRA application for general registration as a Chinese medicine practitioner. This includes setting up my AHPRA portal, providing certified documents, a proof of identity check, English language evidence, a criminal history check, and professional indemnity arrangements. I will update this page when each step is complete, and I will only use the title once registration is granted.
How this fits with my other work
My remedial massage practice and my public health study are separate from Chinese medicine practice. My Master of Public Health studies are still in progress.