Norway

Full membership Criteria: Total 240 ECTS. The applicant must document passed exams from educational institution which builds its teaching on the theoretical and philosophical frameworks of traditional Chinese medicine, cf. the Acupuncture association’s frame requirements for acupuncturist. These requirements are equivalent to the accredited bachelor’s degree in acupuncture in Oslo. The total 240 ECTS must contain minimum 120 ECTS in TCM/acupuncture and 90 ECTS in basic western medicine. In 2008 the acupuncture education at the Norwegian university college of acupuncture was accredited with a bachelor’s degree in acupuncture (180 ECTS) by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT). Today this bachelor’s degree is available at Kristiania University College in Oslo. The bachelor’s degree meet the minimum requirements of 180ECTS. Beyond the minimum requirements of 180 ECTS, the extra 60 ECTS has to be relevant for the acupuncture profession.

Candidate membership Criteria: Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Acupuncture association’s frame requirements for acupuncturist (see above). This membership last for 3 years, a time for upgrading their qualifications to meet the criteria for full membership. This period can be prolonged.

Student membership Criteria: Students who are taking a formalized education in acupuncture at colleges approved by the Norwegian Acupuncture association.